In a showdown between No. 7 Washington and No. 8 Oregon on Oct. 14, Washington's victory was sealed as Camden Lewis missed a field goal, marking the second straight season that the Huskies defeated a top-10 ranked Oregon team. The game showcased impressive performances from quarterbacks Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr., but Oregon's heartbreaking loss stemmed from three contentious coaching decisions. Opting for 4th-and-short conversions instead of taking field goals, the Ducks left crucial points on the field, ultimately losing by three points. “We felt that was an opportunity to get a touchdown,” head coach Dan Lanning said. “And a touchdown changes the game. That being said, the [decision] before half was one where you can really go back and say, ‘let’s just take the field goal.’” Despite a late-game comeback attempt by Oregon, the game concluded when Lewis missed a game-tying field goal. This defeat left the Ducks pondering the significance of three decisions and six points, while ...