Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t complete the final chapter in his storybook season. Threw for 255 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions as No. 2 Washington fell to top-ranked Michigan 34-13 in the CFP title game.
Both USC and Washington have aspirations of winning the conference title and elite quarterbacks in Michael Penix Jr. for the Huskies and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams for the Trojans.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is throwing to one of the deepest sets of wide receivers in the country and they have clearly made the job easier for the quarterback.
Michael Penix Jr. and the No. 8 Washington and traveling to East Lancing to visits Michigan State on Saturday. Both teams are 2-0. Washington is favored by 16 1/2 points.
No. 10 Washington will begin a year of high expectations with an early challenge as the Huskies host Mountain West favorite Boise State in the season opener.
Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr. are about to enter their final college seasons, two of the best in a quarterback-rich conference tied together by their talent, their geography playing in the Pacific Northwest
The Ducks are led by quarterback Bo Nix, who is getting Heisman Trophy buzz for his dynamic play. He'll match wits with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the national leader in yards passing per game at 359.1.