Washington struggles in 27-24 loss to Minnesota in Big Ten opener

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Washington struggles in 27-24 loss to Minnesota in Big Ten opener
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Washington faced Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup on September 27, suffering a 27-24 defeat. Issues for Washington included struggles along the offensive line and inadequate defensive pressure on Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey, who threw three touchdowns in the first half. The Husky defense allowed quick passing plays, which compounded their struggles and left them vulnerable. Additionally, Washington experienced game management challenges late in the game, potentially hindering their comeback efforts. The return of key players, including Rahshawn Clark and Emmanuel Karnley, is expected for next week's game against USC.

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  • •Washington loses to Minnesota 27-24 in Big Ten opener
  • •Drake Lindsey throws three first-half touchdowns for Minnesota
  • •Washington's offensive line struggles against Minnesota defense
  • •Game management issues hinder Washington's late comeback efforts
  • •Washington prepares to face USC next week with expected player returns
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Washington's weaknesses continued to show themselves in its 27-24 loss against Minnesota. The Big Ten opener was an opportunity for each program to learn more about themselves against Power competition. For Washington, it learned its offensive line not ready to compete with the physicality of a Big Ten front seven. It also learned a lesson …

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