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Michael Penix Jr. uncorks bomb to Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington strikes first in Sugar Bowl
By Sydney Hunte
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Michael Penix Jr. and Washington have showcased their big-play ability early in the Sugar Bowl, taking a 7-0 lead over Texas just 4 minutes into the first quarter.
Penix connected with Ja’Lynn Polk on a 77-yard pass on first-and-10 from the Washington 21 on the fourth offensive play of the day for UW. The Huskies’ electric wide receiver nearly took it to the house before being stopped 2 yards short of the goal line.
WASHINGTON! Michael Penix DIME to Ja’Lynn Polk for 77 yards! #SugarBowl pic.twitter.com/chHACkl2IQ
— Video from: @TSV__1 (@TSV__1) January 2, 2024
Dillon Johnson took care of the rest and punched it in for his 15th touchdown of the season to give the Huskies the early advantage.
WASHINGTON GETS ON THE BOARD FIRST ?
?: ESPN | #CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/pM2Tr4QLWm
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2024
Washington has averaged 37.7 points per game while Texas puts up 36.2 an outing. This could very well be a shootout at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Regardless of who comes out in front in this one, there will be a first-time winner in the College Football Playoff national championship game. Michigan beat Alabama in overtime at the Rose Bowl to punch its ticket to next Monday’s championship game in Houston.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
