![]() ![]() Now, that's offset by this new deal with WSU. As our KOMO News team went to Corvallis to cover the Huskies' impressive 22-20 win over Oregon State Saturday, one of the things I found myself lamenting was that there'd be even fewer road trip opportunities for Dawgs fans in the Big Ten.īefore this new deal, Oregon was the only regional or driving-distance rival on UW's schedule guaranteed every year, except of course when the Ducks came to Husky Stadium for a game. Tradition is something that is constantly going by the wayside in the name of the almighty dollar in college sports. It's an understanding of what really matters. To set that aside and find a way to keep tradition alive is a win and a testament to the work done behind the scenes. Remember, the departing Pac-12 schools, including Washington, are entrenched in a legal fight with the two remaining schools: Washington State and Oregon State. Of course you'd want to keep over 100 years of tradition alive.īut it wasn't exactly as easy as just saying that. Some of you reading this will think that's about as obvious a statement as there can be. Now that we've cleared up the logistics, let's get down to it: To continue the rivalry is a win for football fans all over Washington. Here's a quick look at the breakdown of the next five games: 14 instead of in November, and it will take place at Lumen Field instead of in Pullman or at Husky Stadium. ![]()
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