Jake Browning

  SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Browning's performance through the first seven games rightfully has the Washington quarterback in the Heisman Trophy conversation. Somewhat lost in what Browning is doing for the fourth-ranked Huskies are the players on the receiving end of those passes — most often the combo of John Ross and Dante Pettis — and the huge chunks of yards they're claiming after the catch. ... Re

SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Browning threw for three touchdowns to give him 26 for the season, added another rushing TD, and No. 5 Washington used a big first half to roll past Oregon State 41-17 on Saturday. The Huskies (7-0, 4-0 Pac-12) won their 10th straight, a streak that started with a victory at Oregon State last season...

(AP) — The challenge for Lamar Jackson as he chases the Heisman Trophy is to maintain front-runner status while playing games that will not be drawing a lot of attention. No. 7 Louisville and its star quarterback get back into action this week for the first of five straight games in which they will be big favorites...

SEATTLE (AP) — Before the season began, Washington coach Chris Petersen was emphatic that despite any early hype, his team's place in the national landscape shouldn't be judged until at least after the sixth game. So, with six weeks of the season in the books, the Huskies remain undefeated and seemingly on a path for a spot in the College Football Playoff should they keep winning...

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) —Jake Browning threw for 304 yards and a school-record six touchdowns and ran for two more scores and Number 5 Washington snapped a 12-game losing streak against Oregon with a 70-21 victory Saturday night. Myles Gaskin ran for 197 yards and a touchdown for the undefeated Huskies, who have won nine straight games going back to last season. Dan...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Browning hit Dante Pettis on a 4-yard touchdown in overtime, Lavon Coleman ran for 181 yards and No. 9 Washington held off Arizona 35-28 Saturday night in both teams' Pac-12 opener. Pettis made a tough grab in traffic on the first possession of overtime and Washington's defense forced a turnover on downs to eke out the victory...

SEATTLE (AP) — This much is certain about No. 9 Washington: It can beat up on lesser competition. In cruising to an impressive 3-0 start, the Huskies have done most things very well. Quarterback Jake Browning is leading the country in pass efficiency, the Huskies have scored 40 or more points in six straight games and plenty of younger players have gotten valuable experience in a less-than-challen

SEATTLE (AP) — For at least this season opener, there is much less hoopla focused on Washington coach Chris Petersen. This time, all the hype surrounds his team. No. 14 Washington opens the season on Saturday hosting Rutgers burdened with the label of being the "it" team in the Pac-12 this year that could jump into contention for a conference crown. ...

UNDATED (AP) — The Maxwell Football Club has named its player watch list for this coming season's Maxwell Award, which goes to the college player of the year. Baylor and Clemson both have the most players on the list, with three apiece...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jake Browning threw four touchdown passes as Washington scored on its first six possessions on the way to 52-7 win over Oregon State Saturday. The Huskies (5-6, 3-5 Pac-12) had the easiest of times putting away Oregon State, taking a 28-0 lead in the first quarter, tying a Washington record for most points scored in the opening quarter...