Yesterday’s Washington Huskies loss to the Auburn Tigers by a final score of 21–16 was disappointing for any number of reasons, but one more than any other: It was another wasted opportunity for Chris Petersen’s team pull out a statement victory over a marquee opponent on the national stage. That being said, there were a great deal of positives on display for anyone who cared to look for them, from the defense holding Auburn to one second-half scoring drive to Aaron Fuller’s breakout game as Jake Browning’s go-to receiver. The question now, of course, is whether or not the Huskies have what it takes to overcome an opening-day loss and play well enough between now and December to stay in the hunt for a conference championship, and thus an argument for inclusion in the College Football Playoff.
Grading the Game: Washington Huskies vs. Auburn Tigers Football Chick-Fil-A Kickoff
