Unbeaten No. 5 Washington Secures 42-33 Victory Over Stanford With Penix's 4 Touchdown Passes

Amidst narrow escapes, Washington Huskies extend second-longest winning streak in the nation, Stanford Cardinals face their seventh consecutive home game loss.

• Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. turned in a stellar performance, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns, securing the team's 15th consecutive victory.
• Stanford Cardinals mounted a credible comeback with Ashton Daniels rushing for two touchdowns and throwing another. However, it wasn't enough to prevent their seventh consecutive home game loss.
• Despite a strong start from Stanford, the game saw Washington pull through in the fourth quarter, partly aided by a dropped fourth-and-2 pass by Stanford receiver Jayson Raines with only 3:20 left to play.
• Huskies' Ja'Lynn Polk had a notable game, receiving two of Penix's touchdown passes and finishing with 148 yards receiving.
• The game marks Stanford's 11th straight loss against ranked teams, highlighting the challenges faced by the team under first-year coach Troy Taylor.

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