The Washington Huskies' dominant 48-14 victory over the UCLA Bruins wasn't their only big win this past weekend.
Two Big Ten foes, one of them being UW's most bitter rival, came away with important wins that will improve Washington's resume now, and potentially in the future. The No. 7 Oregon Ducks took down the No. 15 USC Trojans 42-27, and the Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 21 Illinois 27-10.
Starting with the Wisconsin win, the effect it has on Washington's outlook is two-fold. First, it makes the Huskies' own loss to the Badgers look better -- even if it's still embarrassing and remains one they'd desperately want back.