Week 2 • September 07, 2025, 03:00 AM UTC
10
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -17.9
@
FINAL
70
1-0
Big Ten
Power Rank: 15.8

Washington defeated UC Davis 70–10 in a dominant performance.

General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 08:00 PM PDT
Stadium: Husky Stadium
Capacity: 70,083
Elevation: 69 ft
HFA Rating: 2.7
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

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Odds Implied Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Washington -33.7
Prediction Markets Washington 97% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Weather: Overcast
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Overcast

Overcast

44.6°F

Wind Chill: 44.6°F
Wind: 1.1 mph ESE
Gusts: 2.2 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 80%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

UC Davis (Away)

This Week: 629.7 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 1889.1 miles
Body Clock Time: 20:00
Rest Days: 7

Washington (Home)

This Week: 0.1 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: -0.1 miles
Body Clock Time: 20:00
Rest Days: 7

What are the key factors for UC Davis vs Washington?

UC Davis: Key Factors

Defensive struggles against run

UC Davis allowed 324 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, including 5 by Jonah Coleman, indicating a major weakness in run defense that must be addressed before facing Southern Utah.

Offensive bright spots

The Aggies managed a 45-yard field goal and a 1-yard touchdown pass, showing some offensive capability but overall were outmatched, scoring only 10 points.

Rex Connors sets tackles record

Defensive back Rex Connors became the program's all-time leader in career tackles with his eighth tackle of the game, highlighting individual defensive performance despite team struggles.

Need for improved offensive consistency

With only 10 points scored, UC Davis must find ways to sustain drives and finish in the red zone to compete in upcoming games, especially against Southern Utah.

Washington: Key Factors

Dominant Passing Attack

Demond Williams Jr. threw four touchdown passes, three in the second quarter, and Denzel Boston had a 78-yard TD catch. This explosive passing game will be a key factor against future opponents.

Defensive Turnover Prowess

Washington's defense recorded five interceptions, including two by Maddux Madsen and three by Max Cutforth. This ability to force turnovers will be crucial in disrupting opposing offenses.

No Opt-Outs and Team Cohesion

The Huskies had no players opt out of the bowl game, demonstrating strong team commitment under Coach Jedd Fisch. This unity and depth should carry into next season.

Balanced Offensive Production

Jonah Coleman rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, complementing the passing game. This balance will make Washington's offense harder to defend in future matchups.

Momentum and Confidence

Washington scored 38 consecutive points after an early field goal, showing resilience and dominance. This momentum and confidence will be vital as they aim for a College Football Playoff berth in 2026.

What happened in the game?

UC Davis travels 630 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.

Washington won by 60 in a dominant performance.

How do UC Davis and Washington compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Washington (15.8) over UC Davis (-17.9) by 33.7 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Washington brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.7). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

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Washington won this game.