Washington Huskies prepare to face Minnesota Golden Gophers in Big Ten opener

The Washington Huskies (3-0) are set to host the Minnesota Golden Gophers for their Big Ten opener on Saturday at 8 p.m. PT at Husky Stadium in Seattle. For this night game, the Huskies will wear black jerseys as part of a blackout promotion. Both teams are aiming for their fourth win of the season, with Washington having faced a series of Group of Six teams and an FCS opponent. The Golden Gophers recorded a win over Eastern Illinois and topped Akron, but lost to No. 24 Mississippi State. Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch praised Minnesota and their coach P.J. Fleck, highlighting the difficulty of winning at Minnesota, where Fisch previously coached. Fleck also commended Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr., describing him as one of the best players in the Big Ten.

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