The Wolverines – the reigning national champions – and Huskies are meeting as Big Ten foes for the first time. And while both teams are not nearly as impressive as last season, as Michigan lost 13 players to the 2024 NFL Draft, and Washington lost star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to the draft and coach Kalen DeBoer, who left for the same job at Alabama.
It's not often the two national championship opponents from last season face again but with new coaches, as former Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore took over head coaching duties in the offseason from Jim Harbaugh, who's now coaching the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. Washington is now led by former Arizona coach Jedd Fisch.
Washington will be tasked with stopping Michigan's high-powered rushing attack, which rushed for 290 yards and three touchdowns against USC on Sept. 21. The Wolverines have struggled passing, however, as Alex Orji has passed for only 118 yards on 30 attempts over his past two starts.
The same can't be said for the Huskies' passing attack, as Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers has thrown for 1,354 yards with 10 touchdowns to no interceptions while completing 74.8% of his passes in five starts this season.
Follow along for live score, updates and highlights from Michigan and Washington's rematch in 2024:
Wow, what a play by defensive back Kamren Fabiculanan, who dives and intercepts Tuttle's throw. Tuttle's throw on an out route might've been a tad behind the intended receiver, but Fabiculanan made a terrific play and dove to cut off the pass.
The Huskies take a 24-17 lead thanks to a 1-yard touchdown run by Jonah Coleman. Washington capitalized on its momentum from the fumble recovery with a 27-yard run by Coleman to start the drive, setting it up in the red zone.
Michigan going to need an answer soon with only 6:31 left in the fourth quarter.
Washington regains possession on a fumble recovery, as Tuttle let go of the ball as he was sacked. Just a huge play for the Huskies after Rogers' interception, also earning great field position.
Rogers throws his first interception of the season, giving the ball back to the Wolverines. Rogers and Washington had a nice rhythm going on the drive before the turnover.
Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann made a fantastic play on the interception, and it came at a perfect time for Michigan.
Following a Will Rogers 9-yard sack back to the 20, Washington can't get nearly enough on the ensuing play, completing a 9-yard pass back to the 11-yard line. Washington settles for a Grady Gross 28-yard field goal to even the score at 17-17, putting an end to what had been a 17-0 run by Michigan.
Still a lot of football left to be played in Washington.
Looks like Tuttle's touchdown will be the only score of the third quarter. Michigan will take a 17-14 lead into the fourth quarter, but Washington has its best scoring opportunity of the second half, facing second-and-goal from the Michigan 11-yard line to start the quarter.
Michigan might've found its quarterback moving forward, as Tuttle leads a touchdown drive out of the break, ending in an 8-yard throw to Colston Loveland.
Michigan is now 3 of 3 on scoring drives since Tuttle entered the game, and the Wolverines have taken a 17-14 lead after trailing 14-0 in the second quarter.
Michigan gets the ball back out of halftime
The Wolverines get the ball back with a chance at a go-ahead score out of halftime.
Washington field goal blocked to end half
Washington was moving the ball with ease in the two-minute drill to end the half, driving 64 yards on eight plays in 1:45 of game clock. However, Rogers overthrows Boston in the end zone for a potential touchdown right before halftime, setting up a field-goal attempt.
Huskies can't catch a break, though, as their 28-yard attempt was blocked by Michigan, keeping the score at 14-10.
Michigan hits 45-yard field goal
Tuttle hasn't been electric by any means, but the new quarterback has led back-to-back scoring drives for Michigan. Wolverines cut deficit to 14-10 on the 45-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada.
Tuttle is 3 of 4 passing for 26 yards in his two possessions.
Michigan cuts deficit
There goes Donovan Edwards. The Wolverines bench starting quarterback Alex Orji for seventh-year senior Jack Tuttle, who leads a touchdown drive on his first possession.
Michigan cuts Washington's lead to 14-7 on the 39-yard touchdown by Edwards, on a play that looked strikingly similar to a touchdown he scored against the Huskies in the national championship last season.
Washington takes 14-0 lead
After punting on its next possession, the Huskies choreographed another touchdown drive thanks to a 37-yard trick play to Cameron Davis to move into Michigan's redzone.
Washington then took a 14-0 lead on Rogers' 16-yard touchdown throw to Giles Jackson.
Washington strikes first
Huskies take a first-quarter lead on a methodical 13-play, 83-yard touchdown drive ending in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Will Rogers to Denzel Boston.
Washington drive took off 5:16 of game time.
Michael Penix Jr. in the house
Former Washington quarterback and 2024 NFL Draft first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. made his way to Husky Stadium for the big game. The Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback had a game on "Thursday Night Football," allowing him the weekend:
Jedd Fisch with the fresh kicks
Washington coach Jedd Fisch hops off the bus with some impressive Huskies-themed shoes ahead of their game against Michigan:
Wolverines arrive in Seattle
Here's a look at the Wolverines making their way to Husky Stadium for Saturday night's game:
Michigan vs Washington time today
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
Michigan-Washington will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 5, from Husky Stadium in Seattle.
Wolverines-Huskies will air live on NBC, with streaming options available on the NBC app and Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
" To count Michigan out of any game is foolish, yet winning this one will be a challenge. It's a 2,000-mile trip to a hostile environment, against a program which wants revenge for a CFP championship game loss in January. U-Dub has moved the ball well in the air, and Michigan has been susceptible to the pass. If U-M doesn't get out to an early lead, the past two weeks of second-half struggles suggest a potential collapse. Simply put, it's hard to win at Husky Stadium, where U-Dub has won 17 straight games. "
Michigan: OUT (Jaden Mangham, Micah Pollard, Derrick Moore, Rod Moore, Aamir Hall, Ja'Den McBurrows, Jordan Marshall, Jimmy Rolder, Leon Franklin, Bryson Kuzdzal, Dominic Guidice, Myles Hinton.) QUESTIONABLE (Will Johnson, Wesley Walker, Jason Hewlett)
Washington: OUT (Kevin Green, Rahim Wright, Wilson Schwartz, Ryan Otton, Quentin Moore, Jayvon Parker) QUESTIONABLE: Zach Durfee, Gaard Memmelaar, Owen Coutts)
Michigan vs Washington weather updates
The Weather Channel predicts the temperature to be 64 degrees at kickoff, lowering to mid-to-high 50s once the sun sets.
Michigan football schedule 2024
Here's a look at Michigan's 2024 schedule:
Aug. 31: vs Fresno State (W, 30-10)
Sept. 7: vs Texas (L, 31-12)
Sept. 14: vs Arkansas State (W, 28-18)
Sept. 21: vs No. 15 USC* (W, 27-24)
Sept. 28: vs Minnesota* (W, 27-24)
Oct. 5: at Washington* | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC
Oct. 12: BYE
Oct. 19: at Illinois
Oct. 26: vs Michigan State*
Nov. 2: vs Oregon*
Nov. 16: BYE
Nov. 23: vs Northwestern*
Nov. 30: at Ohio State*
*Denotes conference game
Washington football schedule 2024
Here's a look at Washington's 2024 schedule:
Aug. 31: vs Weber State (W, 35-3)
Sept. 7: vs Eastern Michigan (W, 30-9)
Sept. 14: vs Washington State (L, 24-19)
Sept. 21: vs Northwestern* (W, 24-5)
Sept. 27: at Rutgers* (L, 21-18)
Oct. 5: vs No. 10 Michigan* | 7:30 p.m. ET
Oct. 12: at Iowa*
Oct. 19: BYE
Oct. 26: at Indiana*
Nov. 2: vs USC*
Nov. 9: at Penn State*
Nov. 15: vs UCLA
Nov. 23: BYE
Nov. 30: at No. 6 Oregon*
*Denotes Big Ten game
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