Washington Football loses 28-25 to Penn State in home game

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Washington Football loses 28-25 to Penn State in home game
Summary

Washington Football fell to Penn State 28-25 on November 7 during a homecoming weekend match. Despite a strong second half, the Huskies struggled with slow starts throughout the game, allowing Penn State to build a significant halftime lead. Washington's defense, which performed well in a prior matchup, allowed several big plays early. Coaching miscommunications caused issues, including a penalty for having too many players on the field at a crucial moment. This marks Washington's fourth consecutive Big Ten loss.

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  • •Washington scored only two field goals in the first half.
  • •Penn State led 28-6 at halftime after a dominant first half.
  • •Washington's defense allowed three touchdowns from plays over 20 yards.
  • •Head coach Jedd Fisch cited miscommunication issues during key moments.
  • •Jayden Limar, despite strong performance, had limited carries.
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It was the same problems on a different day as the Huskies dropped their fourth Big Ten game of the season.

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