Northwestern at Washington

Saturday, September 20, 1980

No. 16 Washington beat Northwestern 45–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Washington led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthwestern0–⁠11 in 1980
7
Home16Washington9–⁠3 in 1980
45

FinalHigh 66°F, low 54°FAttendance 49,975

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington 91% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Washington leads 4–⁠0 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Washington 24, Northwestern 5
1984Washington 26, Northwestern 0
1983Washington 34, Northwestern 0
1980Washington 45, Northwestern 7

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