Washington Huskies Demolish the Boise State Broncos In Bucked Up LA Bowl
On a Saturday night in Inglewood that felt equal parts football game and Gronk-themed fever dream, the Huskies didn’t just show up to the LA Bowl—they completely took it over. With the legendary tight end watching from the sidelines, Washington turned SoFi Stadium into their own personal playground, hanging 38 points on Boise State and leaving no doubt about who ran the show.
It wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. Coming off a season swirling with rumors about Head Coach Jedd Fisch potentially bolting for UCLA, the Huskies looked focused, fast, and remarkably unbothered by the noise.
Demond Williams Jr. Puts On a Clinic
Let’s talk about the man of the hour. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. played like someone who was personally offended by the Boise State defense. The dual-threat signal-caller was absolutely electric, accounting for four touchdowns through just three quarters.
He wasn’t just managing the game; he was dissecting the Broncos with surgical precision. Williams spread the love, hitting four different receivers for scores, including a 32-yard beauty to Tight End Quentin Moore that served as the exclamation point on the night.
Speaking of Moore, he provided arguably the night’s funniest highlight. After hauling in that touchdown, he paid homage to the game’s host by unleashing a classic “Gronk Spike.” Did it draw a penalty flag? You bet. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Even Gronk himself had to respect the commitment to the bit.
A Record-Breaking Night For Washington
This wasn’t just a garden-variety bowl win. Washington shattered the LA Bowl scoring record previously held by UCLA, proving that this offense has serious gears when everything is clicking.
The moment the record fell was pure poetry: Running Back Jonah Coleman punching it in from six yards out, a gritty run that epitomized the Huskies’ dominance. Whether it was through the air or on the ground, Washington moved the ball at will, looking significantly faster and more athletic than a Boise State team that was in the College Football Playoff just a year ago.
Defensively, the Huskies were just as opportunistic. Deshawn Lynch nearly wrote his own headline with a 57-yard interception return that had “pick-six” written all over it until gravity, and perhaps a bit of turf monster interference, got the best of him inside the red zone. Still, it was that kind of night: even the mistakes were entertaining.
The Future Looks Bright In Seattle
For Washington fans, this game was a sigh of relief and a shot of adrenaline all at once. The uncertainty surrounding Fisch seems to have settled, and the product on the field looks dangerous.
Sure, maybe the lower bowl at SoFi wasn’t packed to the brim, and maybe the “Bucked Up LA Bowl hosted by Gronk” isn’t the Rose Bowl. But try telling that to the players dancing on the logo. For a team that battled injuries and coaching rumors all year, finishing with a blowout win and a trophy feels pretty sweet.
As the Huskies head into the offseason, they do so with momentum, a settled coaching situation, and a quarterback in Williams who looks ready to terrorize defenses next fall. If this bowl game was a preview of what’s to come, Washington football is in very good hands.
