SEATTLE (AP) — Washington quarterback Will Rogers watched the final seconds tick away and wondered if the field at Husky Stadium was about to be flooded with purple.
The Huskies earning the slightest bit of redemption against the team that topped them in last season's championship game felt worthy of celebration.
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Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) reacts after his team blocked a field goal attempt by Washington place kicker Grady Gross during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, stands with son and Washington defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, left, before an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in gold, takes photos with fans before an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington quarterback Will Rogers looks to pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) looks to pass against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan fans look on from the stands during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Washington and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs for a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) reacts with wide receiver Amorion Walker (1) and wide receiver Peyton O'Leary (81) after scoring a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson (5) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Enokk Vimahi (57) against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston makes a touchdown pass as Michigan defensive back Quinten Johnson (28) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington fans hold signs before an NCAA college football game between Washington and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, front, celebrates his touchdown with running back Jonah Coleman (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
“I was curious if they were going to do it, but when they did it, it was just awesome,” Rogers said. “I've never been apart of that and it's something I'll remember the rest of my life for sure.”
Rogers threw for 271 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns, Jonah Coleman’s 1-yard TD with 6:22 left gave Washington the lead, and the Huskies beat No. 10 Michigan 27-17 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff championship game.
This time around was far more competitive than that night in Houston last January when Michigan romped to its first national title since 1997. It also had a different outcome as the Huskies (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) used an offensive outburst in the first half and two key turnovers in the fourth quarter to take down the Wolverines.
The celebration that followed the first big win of Jedd Fisch's tenure at Washington won't make up for the disappointment of the loss to Michigan last January.
But it was satisfying as Washington won its 18th straight game at Husky Stadium, the second-longest streak in school history.
“It feels good. You lose to them in the championship and then to come back and win and beat them, it feels good,” said Washington safety Kamren Fabiculanan, one of the few holders on the Huskies roster from the championship game.
The loss snapped Michigan's 24-game Big Ten regular season win streak. The Wolverines had not suffered a Big Ten loss since falling at Michigan State on Oct. 30, 2021.
“In the fourth quarter, those two turnovers were huge. They got 10 points off of them. So we got to do a better job taking care of football in all aspects,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said.
Rogers threw touchdowns of 3 yards to Denzel Boston and 16 yards to Giles Jackson as the Huskies built a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. That lead evaporated as Michigan (4-2, 2-1) finally found some offensive rhythm going to backup quarterback Jack Tuttle after Alex Orji was ineffective early in the game.
But Tuttle committed two turnovers in the final 10 minutes and Washington capitalized.
“The defense responded and we needed them to respond,” Fisch said.
Tuttle fumbled with 8:02 left after being hit by Von Tunuufi and Logan Sagapolu recovered at the Michigan 32. Coleman rumbled 27 yards on the first play and three plays later scored from the 1 to give Washington a 24-17 lead.
On Michigan’s next possession, Tuttle was intercepted by Fabiculanan with 3:24 remaining. The Huskies got a key pass interference call against Michigan and Grady Gross hit a 32-yard field goal with 1:06 left to put the final touches on the victory.
“That was a big-time turnover. Shout out to my brothers as well for doing their job,” Fabiculanan said.
Rogers finished 21 of 31 passing and threw his first interception in more than a calendar year early in the fourth quarter. Rogers had gone 269 consecutive pass attempts without a pick before being intercepted by Ernest Hausman.
Coleman added 80 yards rushing.
Donovan Edwards rushed for 95 yards and his 39-yard TD run looked reminiscent of his two long scoring sprints he had in the championship against Washington. But leading rusher Kaleel Mullings was held in check and finished with just 49 yards on 14 carries.
The Wolverines were going nowhere with Orji at quarterback and were being outgained 163-47 midway through the second quarter when Tuttle took over. He finished just 10 of 18 passing for 98 yards, but did throw an 8-yard TD pass to Colston Loveland on the opening drive of the second half that gave Michigan a 17-14 lead.
“I thought he came out and gave us a spark early. Obviously, three straight drives we had a touchdown, field goal, touchdown. I think the players fed off that,” Moore said of Tuttle. “He practiced well all week and got back healthy, which was great for us. We’ll see.”
Michigan: Is Tuttle finally the answer at quarterback for Michigan? Just the threat of the downfield passing game with the grad transfer under center opened up the offense for the Wolverines, but the two turnovers in the fourth quarter can’t be minimized.
Washington: Clock management continues to be an issue for the Huskies. It popped up late in their loss to rival Washington State in the Apple Cup and emerged again late in the first half against Michigan. Washington badly handled the final seconds of the first half that helped lead to a blocked field goal.
Michigan: After an open weekend, the Wolverines are at Illinois on Oct. 19.
Washington: At Iowa next Saturday.
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Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) reacts after his team blocked a field goal attempt by Washington place kicker Grady Gross during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, stands with son and Washington defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, left, before an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in gold, takes photos with fans before an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington quarterback Will Rogers looks to pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) looks to pass against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan fans look on from the stands during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Washington and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs for a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) reacts with wide receiver Amorion Walker (1) and wide receiver Peyton O'Leary (81) after scoring a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson (5) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Enokk Vimahi (57) against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston makes a touchdown pass as Michigan defensive back Quinten Johnson (28) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington fans hold signs before an NCAA college football game between Washington and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, front, celebrates his touchdown with running back Jonah Coleman (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama.
Markkanen stayed in the game after landing directly on his left hip with 2:44 remaining. He was down on the court for a few minutes before being helped to his feet. The 7-footer was hobbling noticeably in the final minutes.
Jordan Clarkson had 16 points and John Collins scored 15 for Utah (2-7).
San Antonio rookie Stephon Castle had a career-high 23 points in his third NBA start. Wembanyama shot 6 for 9 on 3-pointers and Castle, also 20 years old, was 3 for 7.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot.
BULLS 125, HAWKS 113
ATLANTA (AP) — After trailing for the majority of the game, Chicago stormed back in the second half to defeat Atlanta, snapping a four-game losing streak on Saturday night.
Atlanta outscored Chicago 37-24 in the first quarter and led by as many as 18, but the Bulls started the fourth quarter with a 14-3 run and never looked back.
Ayo Dosunmu led the Bulls with 19 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Zack LaVine and Coby White also scored 18. Josh Giddey scored 13 points and Patrick Williams tallied 10.
Chicago shot 50% (46 of 92) while Atlanta shot 46.1% (41 of 89).
Trae Young had his third double-double in as many games with 14 points and 16 assists, but the effort was wasted for a second game in a row. Clint Capela and Jalen Johnson led all scorers with 20 points apiece.
CAVALIERS 105, NETS 100
CLEVELAND (AP) — Evan Mobley had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell scored 22 as Cleveland rallied for a win over Brooklyn, becoming the 12th team in NBA history to start a season 11-0.
Darius Garland scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter for Cleveland, which trailed 82-68 with 35 seconds left in the third. Garland put the Cavaliers ahead for good at 97-96 with two free throws.
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors hold the league record after winning their first 24 games. They lost to the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
Cam Johnson scored 23 points and Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas had 22 apiece for the Nets. Brooklyn trailed by 15 in the second quarter, but held Cleveland to a season-low 13 points in the third with Johnson and Thomas combining for 19.
The Cavaliers failed to score 110 points for the first time, ending their NBA-record streak of doing so in 10 consecutive wins to open a season. Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain and the 1960-61 Philadelphia Warriors had held the mark with nine.
CLIPPERS 105, RAPTORS 103
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and Los Angeles barely hung on to beat Toronto for their fourth straight victory.
Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who have won three straight at Intuit Dome after starting 0-4 in their lavish new home.
Ochai Agbaji and Immanuel Quickley scored 21 points apiece for the Raptors, who have lost three straight and seven of eight.
After Quickley hit a tying 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, Powell and Harden combined to miss three of six free throws to leave the door open for Toronto. But Quickley and RJ Barrett both missed tough short shots under defensive pressure before Jakob Poeltl missed a putback attempt with 4.1 seconds left.
Utah Jazz's Kyle Filipowski (22) tangles with San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) Devin Vassell, left, and Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in San Antonio. Utah won 111-110. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)