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5 potential college football upsets on the horizon

By Stu White

Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Taniela Tupou (90) celebrates with his team after Washington defeated the Arizona Wildcats 49-3 at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Taniela Tupou (90) celebrates with his team after Washington defeated the Arizona Wildcats 49-3 at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies fullback Dwayne Washington (12) tosses the ball after scoring on a 69-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies fullback Dwayne Washington (12) tosses the ball after scoring on a 69-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the third quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Utah Utes at Washington Huskies

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7

If the Washington Huskies can play like they did against the Arizona Wildcats last weekend, the no. 12 Utah Utes could be in a world of trouble come Saturday evening in Seattle. The game will be kicking off right around sundown, and Husky Stadium at night is one of the most intimidating venues in the Pac-12. Think of it like this: daylight savings has allowed for even more #Pac12AfterDark opportunities, and we all know just how wacky things can get in the Pac-12 when the sun goes down.

The Huskies have been inconsistent on offense this year, but freshman quarterback Jake Browning really came into his own against the Wildcats, completing 16 of his 24 pass attempts for 263 yards and four touchdowns. His play has been partially overshadowed by Josh Rosen, UCLA’s highly touted freshman quarterback, and Saturday could be his national coming out party.

Don’t expect a stereotypical Pac-12 shootout, though. Both teams sport excellent defenses. The Huskies are best in the conference in points allowed per game (16.9), fourth in rushing yards allowed (136.53), fifth in passing yards allowed (223.4), and fifth in turnovers caused (15). Considering the sheer amount of NFL-level talent the Huskies lost after last season, those numbers are damn impressive. In comparison, the Utes are second in the conference in points allowed per game (21.4), first is rushing yards allowed (113.13), eighth in passing yards allowed (250.5), and second in turnovers forced (19).

Even though it’s against an unranked opponent, Saturday’s game is pivotal for the Utes. The path is simple if they want to reach their first conference title game since joining the Pac-12: win out and they’re in. You better believe that the Huskies, battling for bowl eligibility, would love to play spoilers.

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