Sep 7, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch speaks to the media after the game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
The Washington Huskies came up short on Friday night, falling to 3-2 on the season following a 21-18 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. And for head coach Jedd Fisch, it was painful defeat — arguably one of the worst he’s ever experienced.
The frustration was evident on Fisch’s face and his tongue after the game.
“That was about as disappointing a game as I’ve ever been a part of,” Fisch told reporters, via Chris Fetters .
Washington dominated in nearly every aspect of the game, out-gaining Rutgers, 521 to 299. They also won time of possession, 30:34 to 29:26. But self-inflicted wounds were the story of the day.
The Huskies were penalized six times for 69 yards, including an illegal substitution that gave Rutgers a first down following a blocked field goal. The Scarlet Knights subsequently went on to score with 30 seconds remaining in the half, allowing them to take a 14-3 lead into the third quarter.