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Washington Huskies sign coach Chris Petersen to 2-year extension

The Washington Huskies have signed coach Chris Petersen to a two-year extension through the 2020 season, it was announced Thursday.

Petersen has gone 13-12 with the Huskies since signing a five-year deal to succeed Steve Sarkisian prior to the 2014 season. Prior to that, Peterson went 92-12 in eight seasons at Boise State.

"Coach Petersen has demonstrated tremendous integrity and is building a program that Husky fans can be proud of, both on and off the field," athletic director Scott Woodward said in a statement. "This extension is well-deserved and we hope Coach Petersen is a Husky for a long time to come.