Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28

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Washington Washington wide receiever Ja'Lynn Polk celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle.SEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw for 397 yards and four touchdowns, and Washington emphatically stated its case as a contender in the Pac-12 with a 39-28 win over No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday night.

Penix was spectacular for three quarters in a primetime national showcase that showed Kalen DeBoer’s rebuild of the Huskies (3-0) is progressing faster than expected. Washington led 29-8 at halftime and 36-14 after three…