Twenty-two years ago, a much-maligned Husky kicker—who had missed several crucial kicks earlier in the year—nailed a game-winning field goal as time expired to win a late season contest 33-30 at Husky Stadium.
Then it was John Wales. Tonight? Tristan Vizcaino found redemption as the Dawgs downed the Utes.
Select photos from the game are below. See a few more images in the full gallery.
The Husky Band spells out their traditional Script Huskies during the pregame show in front of a packed house.
Husky Band members wrangle the American flag as it unfurls during pregame.
Band members and members of the armed services hold the flag during the playing of the national anthem on Salute to Service Night.
Football players enter the field, flanked by the Husky Band.
Ryan Bowman almost gets a safety.
Jake Browning fires a pass in the first quarter.
The Huskies celebrate Myles Gaskin’s first touchdown of the game.
The Ute flag flies in Husky Stadium.
Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky recovers his own onside kick early in the game. Later, Wishnowsky converted a fake punt for a first down. Those tricky Utes!
Ben Burr-Kirven pressures Tyler Huntley into an errant throw.
Lavon Coleman finds pay dirt. The touchdown was upheld after review.
Husky fans had to wait a while, but they were treated to a sweet ending on Saturday night.
Taylor Rapp is taken down after a first half interception.
Washington’s helmets were adorned with patriotic decals on Salute to Service Night.
Dante Pettis tries to escape.
The Huskies try to block a field goal right before halftime.
Demari Simpkins skies for a catch in front of Husky cornerback Myles Bryant.
Myles Gaskin was off to the races after making a leaping catch along the sidelines.
Gaskin’s 76 yard touchdown catch-and-run tied the game at 23.
Ryan Bowman plays through pain to bring down Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley.
Tyler Huntley, meet Vita Vea.
Andre Baccellia somehow holds onto the ball on 4th down to keep Washington’s late game-tying drive alive.
Tight end Will Dissly rumbles 28 yards in the waning moments of the game to set up the game-tying score.
Myles Gaskin crosses the goal line to bring the Dawgs within one point.
Chris Petersen and the Husky coaching staff work through some communication issues late in the game.
On a night when he missed a couple of kicks that left points on the board, Tristan Vizcaino booted a field goal attempt from 38 yards to try and win the game.
With the game in the balance, everyone watches the ball sail toward the uprights…
Piece of cake! Game over.
Tristan Vizcaino and Race Porter celebrate the game-winner.
Myles Gaskin is fired up following the comeback win.
See a few extra photos in the full game gallery.
