Washington star linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven drawing increased attention from NFL scouts
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 7, 2018, 9:08 p.m.
Though undersized for a middle linebacker, some project the Pac-12 defensive player of the year as a Day 2 pick in next spring’s NFL draft.
Defense wins championships: No. 10 Washington holds off Utah to win Pac-12 title, earn spot in Rose Bowl
UPDATED: 10:47 p.m.
Byron Murphy returned a deflected interception 66 yards for the game’s only touchdown to lead No. 10 Washington to a 10-3 victory over No. 17 Utah in an offensively challenged Pac-12 championship game.
No. 10 Washington getting boost with return of Hunter Bryant
UPDATED: 5:21 p.m.
No. 10 Washington getting boost with return of Hunter Bryant
UPDATED: 5:21 p.m.
After spending more than half the season recovering from knee surgery in June, Washington tight end Hunter Bryant has provided a boost for the 10th-ranked Huskies’ offense heading into Friday’s Pac-12 championship game against No. 17 Utah.
‘Exactly the same’ Washington State offense held in check by hard-hitting Washington defense
UPDATED: 11:54 p.m.
After another no-doubt Apple Cup victory, a few Washington Huskies slid headfirst onto the snowy Martin Stadium field. A few others made snow angels.
Ben Burr-Kirven an unassuming leader for No. 16 Washington ahead of Apple Cup clash with Washington State
UPDATED: 7:02 p.m.
Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven might be the most unassuming of all the impact players on the standout defense for No. 16 Washington. He doesn’t seek attention and he doesn’t celebrate every play he makes. All he does is make tackles. Burr-Kirven is No. 2 in the country in tackles heading into Friday’s Apple Cup against No. 7 Washington State.
Apple a day has kept Washington State away as Washington’s Chris Petersen has thrived against Mike Leach
UPDATED: 3:13 p.m.
In Chris Petersen and Mike Leach’s four previous meetings, the Huskies have held Washington State to an average of 13.5 points and forced 18 turnovers.
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Washington star linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven drawing increased attention from NFL scouts
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 7, 2018, 9:08 p.m.
Though undersized for a middle linebacker, some project the Pac-12 defensive player of the year as a Day 2 pick in next spring’s NFL draft.
Defense wins championships: No. 10 Washington holds off Utah to win Pac-12 title, earn spot in Rose Bowl
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 30, 2018, 10:47 p.m.
Byron Murphy returned a deflected interception 66 yards for the game’s only touchdown to lead No. 10 Washington to a 10-3 victory over No. 17 Utah in an offensively challenged Pac-12 championship game.
Smell the roses: No. 17 Utah faces No. 10 Washington in Pac-12 title game
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 29, 2018, 8:48 p.m.
While the other Power Five conferences will hold championship games that will help determine the field for the College Football Playoff, the prize in the Pac-12 title game will be a more traditional one.
No. 10 Washington getting boost with return of Hunter Bryant
UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 28, 2018, 5:21 p.m.
After spending more than half the season recovering from knee surgery in June, Washington tight end Hunter Bryant has provided a boost for the 10th-ranked Huskies’ offense heading into Friday’s Pac-12 championship game against No. 17 Utah.
Ben Burr-Kirven an unassuming leader for No. 16 Washington ahead of Apple Cup clash with Washington State
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 22, 2018, 7:02 p.m.
Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven might be the most unassuming of all the impact players on the standout defense for No. 16 Washington. He doesn’t seek attention and he doesn’t celebrate every play he makes. All he does is make tackles. Burr-Kirven is No. 2 in the country in tackles heading into Friday’s Apple Cup against No. 7 Washington State.
Washington turns to young Joe Tryon, a one-time WSU commit, in hopes of solving pass-rush problems in Apple Cup
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 20, 2018, 6:36 p.m.
Tryon made his first start for the Huskies last Saturday and at 6-feet-5 and 267 pounds has “really big upside,” coach Chris Petersen says.
Washington quarterback Jake Browning has chance to make Apple Cup history
UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 19, 2018, 9:58 p.m.
Jake Browning has been the quarterback for more victories than any other player in Pac-12 Conference history.
No. 17 Washington builds big lead, beats Oregon State 42-23
UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 17, 2018, 8:14 p.m.
Jake Browning threw for three touchdowns and Myles Gaskin rushed for 135 yards in the final home game of their careers, and No. 17 Washington scored 28 first-quarter points on its way to a 42-23 win over Oregon State on Saturday.
No. 17 Washington can’t afford stumble against Oregon State ahead of Apple Cup showdown
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 16, 2018, 11:22 p.m.
No. 17 Washington still has a legitimate shot at a more than acceptable consolation prize despite the disappointment of being knocked out of the College Football Playoff conversation by midseason. The Rose Bowl still carries significant meaning in these parts. The Huskies would find themselves in the Pac-12 title game playing for a chance to go to Pasadena as the conference champion with two more victories, starting with their game against Oregon State on Saturday.
Jake Browning, Myles Gaskin and UW’s breakthrough senior class preparing for final game at Husky Stadium
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 16, 2018, 12:07 a.m.
This senior class has led the Huskies to 36 wins, just three wins shy of the school record over a four-year period.
Washington Huskies insist they aren’t looking ahead to Apple Cup with Oregon State still to play
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 13, 2018, 10:01 p.m.
UW co-defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is not concerned about players looking ahead. “It is all in on beating Oregon State,” he says.
Stoic, mature and laser-focused: Meet Mr. Tevis Bartlett, UW linebacker and student teacher
Sun., Nov. 11, 2018, 6 a.m.
Ferocious on the field and calm in the classroom, Huskies LB Tevis Bartlett sticks to a hectic routine of balancing college, football and student teaching in order to pursue a career as an educator.