Minnesota edges Washington in close matchup at Husky Stadium

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Minnesota edges Washington in close matchup at Husky Stadium
Summary

In a tightly contested game on September 27, Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Washington struggled offensively, particularly in the first and third quarters, managing only a total of 17 points in the first quarter across four games this season. The Gophers capitalized on the Huskies' slow start, dominating early through physical play. Washington coach Jedd Fisch acknowledged the team's need for improvement following the loss and emphasized learning from the experience. The defeat marks Washington's first of the season as they look to regroup before facing Purdue on October 16.

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  • •Minnesota achieves 27-24 victory over Washington at Husky Stadium.
  • •Washington scores only 7 points in the third quarter across four games.
  • •Jedd Fisch stresses the need for team improvement after their first loss.
  • •Washington has struggled offensively, particularly early in games.
  • •Next matchup for Washington is against Purdue on October 16.
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Happy Monday Dawg fans, and welcome to today’s Dots. Let’s review: They say: “A team improves the most between the 1st and 2nd week.” Huskies (Pass/Fail): FAIL They also say: “You learn more about yourself in a loss than a win.” Huskies (Pass/Fail): TBD Perhaps the fact that UW’s myriad liabilities hadn’t yet resulted in […]

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