5 Reasons Washington Will Make the College Football Playoff

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Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) eyes wide receiver Aaron Fuller (12) for a touchdown against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Washington has a Heisman hopeful at QB

Jake Browning struggled against Southern Cal, completing fewer than 50 percent of his passees and throwing multiple interceptions in a game for the first time this season. This is more likely an anomaly than a harbinger of things to come for the sophomore quarterback, who remains in the top three nationally in passing efficiency even after the loss. Browning has more touchdown passes than any Power Five quarterback, trailing only Toledo’s Logan Woodside in the stat.

The Huskies quarterback has thrown for over 2500 yards and 35 scores at this ponit of the season, and he’s also shown an ability to scramble with four rushing touchdowns in 2016. Browning is in the hunt for a ticket to Manhattan to attend the Heisman presentation next month. While he is not among the frontrunners for the trophy, Browning provides Washington with one of the most important ingredients of any championship team — strong play from the quarterback position.

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