Washington entered Saturday’s matchup against Michigan knowing its margin for error was razor-thin against a previously-ranked opponent on its home field. By the end of a punishing afternoon in the Big House, the Huskies blazed past that margin for error in an ugly defeat to the Wolverines.
Despite a resilient first half that saw the Huskies weather early storms and head into halftime tied 7-7, Washington unraveled in the second half, turning the ball over four times times and failing to find the scoreboard in a 24-7 loss to the Wolverines.
The opening drive of the third quarter set the tone for Washington’s struggles.