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Washington football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2023

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 12, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the football during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won the game 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the football during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Huskies won the game 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oregon quarterback Bo Nix scrambles with the ball as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the No. 24 Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.Ncaa Football Oregon Washington Football Washington At Oregon
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix scrambles with the ball as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the No. 24 Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.Ncaa Football Oregon Washington Football Washington At Oregon /

Is Arizona much better under Judd Fisch than it had been for the past couple of years? Yes. Do I think the Wildcats are ready to compete after a 5-7 season? No. But this game should be intriguing, nonetheless.

The Wildcats return Jayden de Laura at quarterback who was fun to watch last season and showed flashes of brilliance and I think they could be headed to a bowl game in 2023.

Arizona is going to play the Huskies close, but it all comes down to who has the better quarterback and the answer is Washington.

Prediction: Win (5-0, 2-0)

Red-hot to begin the season, Washington will face its biggest test in Week 7 against Oregon. This will have major playoff implications.

A big rivalry could end up deciding the Pac-12 title race or at least affecting it in a big way. The Ducks may very well be unbeaten at this point in the year as well, setting this up to be a top-10 battle in a rivalry game in a raucous Husky Stadium atmosphere.

Washington gets it done as Michael Penix has some Heisman moments throughout.

Prediction: Win (6-0, 3-0)

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