If the winner of Washington’s next game were determined based upon which program feels better about itself — or, more specifically, how each program’s fan base feels about the direction of their program relative to expectations — the Huskies might actually be favored.
At worst, it would be a pick 'em.
Alas, Washington’s 4:30 p.m. Saturday game at No. 18 USC will be decided on the field, where the Trojans and their roster of well-heeled, blue-chip recruits are currently 8.5-point favorites.
If you thought the Huskies' 27-24 loss to Minnesota on Saturday set a rotten tone — and it did — consider the scene in Los Angeles: