The final showdown for the Pac-12 Championship Game is set to take place on Friday, and it is packed with College Football Playoff implications as No. 3 Washington prepares to face off against No. 5 Oregon. The Huskies will be aiming to secure a spot in the top four, while the Ducks will seek revenge after falling to Washington in their previous encounter. The first meeting between the two teams ended with a 36-33 victory for Washington, but Oregon has since been on a winning streak, securing six straight victories in dominant fashion.
Washington, undefeated in the regular season, has been grinding through a tough schedule, eyeing their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2016. The Ducks, on the other hand, are surging at the right time and have their sights set on a spot in the top four.
Both teams have strong Heisman Trophy contenders in quarterbacks Bo Nix of Oregon and Michael Penix Jr. of Washington. With impressive stats and a spotlight opportunity in the Championship Week, the game could play a key role in the Heisman Trophy race.
The Huskies’ previous victory in the first meeting was marked by a dramatic game-winning touchdown drive by Penix. With the stage set for a rematch, the game is expected to be a thrilling battle.
The Pac-12 Championship Game will be broadcast on ABC at 8 pm ET and can be live-streamed on Fubo. The highly anticipated game is expected to be a close matchup, with Washington looking to upset Oregon’s odds.
With the stakes high and the battle set to unfold on Friday, college football fans are in for a tense and thrilling showdown.