Michael Penix Jr. on cusp of record season for Washington

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s always about this team, because team success would definitely put light on individual success.” There’s been plenty of individual and team success for Penix and the Huskies, who can finish with 10 wins in the regular season by beating the Cougars and have an outside chance — albeit unlikely — of still making the Pac-12 championship game. He’s already at 3,869 yards in 11 games for Washington and with two more big games — Saturday’s Apple Cup and a bowl game — Penix could top Cody Pickett’s once seemingly untouchable school record of 4,458 set in 2002. “I’ve seen him make a lot of crazy throws in practice too, but just his recognition of the coverage scheme was phenomenal, and his ability to get the ball out on time and throw the right type of ball.” Before the season, it seemed possible Penix would return for another season at Washington. “I’m just trying to make sure I do anything I can in my power to help this team win football games and get ready for football games, and make sure that whenever we get into those big-time moments, we just go out there and shine,” Penix said.