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Washington’s most dominant wins since 2000: Colorado wasn’t much of a match for UW

ByEthan Lee|
Nov 17, 2012; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Kendyl Taylor (23) runs for a large gain in the fourth quarter of the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 38-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2012; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Kendyl Taylor (23) runs for a large gain in the fourth quarter of the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 38-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Let’s pause this whole time machine trip we’re going on for a moment and acknowledge something real quick. A lot of things have changed in the world of college football since the Washington Huskies beat up on the Colorado Buffaloes back in 2012. Let’s go over a few of those massive changes, shall we? 

UW’s head coach at the time, Steve Sarkisian, is now in Austin coaching the Texas Longhorns (who are good again and also no longer in the Big 12 but rather now inhabit the Southeastern Conference). Washington is also no longer in the Pac-12, but rather the Huskies have made the move to the Big Ten and are now coached by Jedd Fisch. Heck, the Colorado Buffaloes have Deion Sanders as their head coach and he is absolutely thriving at the moment. 

So yeah, a lot has changed since the Washington Huskies handed Colorado a 35-point beatdown. 

Exploring the most dominant wins in Washington Husky football history since 2000: UW looked great against Colorado in 2012

A few quick facts and context that’s good to have when discussing the 2012 win over Colorado:

  • Score: Washington Huskies 38 vs. Colorado Buffaloes 3
  • Margin of victory: 35 points
  • Coaches: Steve Sarkisian vs. Jon Embree
  • Washington's leading passer: Keith Price (22-29, 248 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs, 204.6 rating)
  • Washington's leading rusher: Bishop Sankey (23 carries, 139 yards, 6.0 avg, 0 TDs)
  • Washington's final record: 7-6
  • Washington's bowl destination: Las Vegas Bowl (lost to Boise State 26-28)

How did the Washington Huskies steamroll past Colorado in Boulder?

The Colorado Buffaloes really weren’t all that impressive of a team in 2012. There just wasn’t much that they did right. And as a result, the Buffs managed to get just one win during the 2012 season. If you haven’t figured out quite yet, that one win didn’t come against Washington.

The Huskies outgained Colorado by 335 yards, which is a lot of yards. Keith Price effortlessly carved up Colorado’s defense as he completed 22 of his 29 pass attempts for five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Heck, Colorado didn’t have an answer for Bishop Sankey, who ran for 139 yards on 23 carries. The Buffaloes simply didn’t have the ability to stop UW in this game.

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