Washington Huskies score 38-26 win over Purdue Boilermakers

The Washington Huskies defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 38-26 on October 16, 2026, snapping a three-game losing streak. Despite committing five turnovers, the Huskies showed improvement, particularly with quarterback Elijah Brown passing for 302 yards and three touchdowns. The running game also thrived, highlighted by Trey Cooley's 113 yards on eight carries, including a 53-yard touchdown run. Defensively, the Huskies forced two interceptions and sacked Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne three times. The team heads into a bye week before facing Nebraska with hopes of building on this performance.

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