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Huskies host Eastern Washington: Key players, storylines and prediction
Washington Huskies face Eastern Washington in a 31-10 prediction.
In brief
Washington Huskies face Eastern Washington in a 31-10 prediction. Washington Huskies will beat Eastern Washington 31-10 in a straightforward game. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Game details
Washington (2-0) hosts Eastern Washington (1-2) at Husky Stadium Saturday 4:15 p.m.
Key players
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. has 65.8% completions, 517 pass yards, 50 completions, 76 attempts, 1 pass TD, 18 carries, 130 rush yards, 1 rush TD.
Eastern Washington key players
Eastern Washington QB Nate Bell has 63.8% completions, 781 pass yards, 74 completions, 116 attempts, 6 pass TD, 2 INT, 40 carries, 159 rush yards, 4 rush TD.
Containing Bell
UW defense faces mobile quarterback Nate Bell with 159 yards rushing and four touchdowns on the ground.
Hungry secondaries
Eastern Washington has three interceptions through three games, while Washington has five interceptions this season.
Past scares
UW and EWU met in 2011 and 2014 with close games, including a 59-52 shootout in 2014.
Prediction
Andy Yamashita predicts Washington Huskies win 31-10 against Eastern Washington.
Analysis
UW defense has faced mobile quarterbacks, but Washington’s secondary leads the nation in passes intercepted.
Key stats
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. has 77.1% adjusted completion percentage through two games.
Final prediction
Huskies win 31-10 with Washington’s defense holding Eastern Washington’s mobile offense.
The main idea
Washington Huskies will beat Eastern Washington 31-10 in a straightforward game.
