Last second field goal secures Washington's perfect regular season, wins Apple Cup

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The Washington Huskies needed a late field goal to secure the Apple Cup and a 12-0 regular season record. Grady Gross nailed a 42-yarder to give the Huskies a 24-21 win over the rival Washington State Cougars.

Heisman Trophy candidate Michael Penix Jr. tossed a pair of touchdown passes, both of which were caught by Rome Oduze. The junior wide receiver hauled in a 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and grabbed a 21-yarder on the final play of the third quarter to give the Huskies a 21-14 lead.

Saturday's matchup marked the likely final time Washington and Washington State will meet as Pac-12 rivals, as the majority of its members will depart for other conferences next year.

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Nov 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies place kicker Grady Gross (95) celebrates after making a game-winning field goal against the Washington State Cougars during the fourth quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. (Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports)

The Huskies still have one more challenge ahead, facing Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game on Dec. 1 in Las Vegas with a victory likely putting Washington into the College Football Playoff.

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Penix has performed well this season, but he did not appear to be at his sharpest against the Cougars. He seemed to have multiple miscommunications with his pass catchers, and he made a few questionable throws on the final drive. He finished 18 of 33 for 204 yards.

Washington will certainly need him to be better in next week's conference title game.

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