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Washington Football: 5 reasons the Huskies beat Colorado

By Andrew Miller

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Husky Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Husky Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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3. Myles Gaskin scores twice

The Washington ground game has not been the strongest part of their team this year. Running back Lavon Coleman is having a tough time getting anything going, averaging well under 4.0 yards per carry.

Meanwhile, junior running back Myles Gaskin is having a better season but still not quite as good as some expected. Gaskin has totaled just over 250 yards and five touchdowns. Compare that to just over 100 total yards and two touchdowns for Coleman and we can clearly see who the better rusher has been.

Colorado’s defense is good, but they do not have the ability to contain every weapon on Washington’s offense. Gaskin is a guy that beat opponents in a multitude of ways since he can catch passes as well as easily get to the second level any time he touches the ball.

Expect at least 100 total yards and two touchdowns out of Gaskin in Week 4. One of the biggest keys to victory for the Huskies is to total more rushing yards than Colorado in order to control the clock. Gaskin can help them do that.

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