Huskies coach Chris Petersen said Eason has shown the most progress with his "command of the (offensive) system". Eason had a tough go two weeks ago in a 20-19 home upset loss to California, throwing for 162 scoreless yards while committing two turnovers, but he rebounded efficiently in the 52-20 rout of Hawaii, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns without an interception or lost fumble. Much of the Huskies' success will depend on 6-foot-6 junior quarterback Jacob Eason, a transfer from Georgia.
The Cougars are coming off back-to-back thrilling wins over Tennessee and USC and will kick off a challenging stretch for Washington, which also faces four foes who are ranked or have been ranked over their next six games.