HUSKIES ASSERT THEIR DOMINANCE AT THE LA BOWL AND CLOSE 2025 WITH A STATEMENT PERFORMANCE
Updated: Oct 31
INGLEWOOD, California — To close out his second season at the helm of Washington, Jedd Fisch could not have scripted a more controlled performance. In the final edition of the Bucked Up LA Bowl, played at SoFi Stadium, the Huskies delivered a complete showing to dominate Boise State 38–10, shaking off a sluggish start with an offensive surge and a suffocating defensive effort.
As has often been the case on the road this season, Washington needed a quarter to find its rhythm. Boise State struck first on a 52-yard field goal from Colton Boomer, before Grady Gross answered to level the score at 3–3. The opening quarter ended with the Huskies stuck in an offensive lull, but the momentum shifted decisively in the second period.
Led by sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Jr., Washington’s offense erupted.
Over a span of fifteen minutes, the Huskies scored 21 points and piled up nearly 250 yards of offense in the quarter. The turning point came on a play that encapsulated the entire night: a perfectly thrown 78-yard strike from Williams to Denzel Boston, left completely uncovered on a deep route. From that moment on, Boise State never recovered.
Williams turned in one of the most complete performances of his young career, completing 15 of 24 passes for 214 yards and four touchdowns, without an interception. Calm and authoritative, he spread the ball efficiently, first finding Dezmen Roebuck for a six-yard touchdown, setting a program record for a freshman with seven touchdown receptions on the season, then connecting with Raiden Vines-Bright for the first touchdown of his collegiate career.
At halftime, Washington held a commanding 24–3 lead and had firmly seized control of the game.
While the offense delivered the blows, the defense orchestrated by Ryan Walters was the true lock. Boise State was held to 311 total yards, including just 58 on the ground, and paid dearly for its turnovers. The Huskies intercepted five passes, a figure that underscores the relentless pressure applied to opposing quarterbacks. Leroy Bryant led the way with two interceptions, while Xe’ree Alexander, Rahshawn Clark, and Deshawn Lynch each added one of their own.
The defensive dominance continued after the break. On the opening drive of the third quarter, Williams uncorked one of the game’s finest throws—a 32-yard spiral dropped perfectly into the hands of tight end Quentin Moore to extend the lead to 31–3. Washington never eased up, forcing Boise State into two turnover-on-downs possessions and a series of quick punts.
The lone blemish came early in the fourth quarter, when Jonah Coleman lost a rare fumble—only the second of his collegiate career. The mistake was immediately erased. On the following series, Washington came away with yet another interception, and Coleman redeemed himself by scoring his 15th rushing touchdown of the season, his 17th total, effectively sealing the outcome at 38–3 before Boise State added its lone late touchdown.
Beyond the scoreline, it was the collective command that stood out. Washington finished with 355 yards of offense, showed outstanding efficiency on explosive plays, and paired it with an opportunistic defense capable of turning every opponent miscue into immediate punishment.
Denzel Boston, with six receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown, further solidified his status as an elite receiver and a legitimate first-round candidate for the 2026 NFL Draft.
The victory allows the Huskies to close the 2025 season on a resounding high and sends a clear message moving forward. Powered by a rapidly ascending sophomore quarterback, a dependable Williams–Coleman–Boston offensive trio, and a disciplined, aggressive, and opportunistic defense, Washington leaves the LA Bowl with far more than a trophy.
The program reinforces the strength and coherence of Jedd Fisch’s vision, while proving it approached this bowl game with full commitment, a largely intact roster, and an approach worthy of the occasion.
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