Washington Huskies secure narrow victory over Nebraska Cornhuskers, 17-10

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Washington Huskies secure narrow victory over Nebraska Cornhuskers, 17-10
Summary

The Washington Huskies defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 17-10 at Memorial Stadium on October 31, 2026. After a low-scoring battle, the Huskies surged ahead with 14 points in a span of 15 seconds late in the fourth quarter. Their defense played a critical role, contributing three interceptions, including a game-winning pick-6 by Alex McLaughlin. Demond Williams Jr. replaced Elijah Brown at quarterback, providing a spark with his dynamic play. The Huskies look to build on this momentum as they approach the final month of the regular season.

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  • •Washington scores 14 points in 15 seconds in the fourth quarter.
  • •Alex McLaughlin records a game-winning pick-6.
  • •Demond Williams Jr. replaces Elijah Brown at QB in the final quarter.
  • •Huskies' defense adds three interceptions to their tally.
  • •Next game will further test the Huskies' playoff prospects.
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The Washington Huskies headed to Memorial Stadium and took down the Nebraska Cornhuskers 17-10 in a Halloween thriller. The game was a slugfest for most part, before the Dawgs scored 14 points in 15 seconds in the late 4th quarter. The defense once again came to play, racking up 3 more INTs (and 3 more […]

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