This Date in College Football Belt History – November 13

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ncf_james_412 November 13, 1982 - Washington Huskies of coach Don James were ranked 7^th nationally with an 8-1 record as they traveled to Tempe to meet the 3^rd ranked, 9-0 Arizona State Sun Devils of coach Darryl Rogers. The Huskies had been ranked in the top 2 all season until an upset loss to Stanford & All-American QB John Elway. Washington converted two Arizona State fumbles into 14 points & that was enough to claim The Belt with 17-13 victory in the battle of these titans. The Huskies took the lead on the first play of the 2^nd quarter when QB Tim Cowan connected with WR Aaron Williams who made a diving catch on the 20-yard touchdown pass. The Huskies had taken possession of the ball at the Arizona State 32-yard line after recovering a fumble by Sun Devils’ S Scott Kegans on a Washington punt. Huskies’ All-American PK Chuck Nelson gave Washington a 10-0 lead when he kicked a 24-yard field goal. Late in the 2^nd quarter, Arizona State’s PK Luis Zendejas hit a 39-yard field goal but the Sun Devils still trailed 10-3 at the half. Arizona State’s RB Darryl Clack fumbled the 2^nd half kick-off & the Huskies converted it into a 25-yard touchdown drive. Washington’s All-Pac 10 RB Jacque Robinson scored on a 4-yard touchdown run making the score Washington 17 Arizona State 3. The Sun Devils closed the gap when Clack broke loose for a 50-yard touchdown run & Zendejas’ 47-yard field goal early in the 4^thquarter got the Sun Devils within 4 points but they could get no closer. Arizona State out gained Washington 360 yards to 230 yards but 4 Sun Devils’ turnovers kept Arizona State from retaining The Belt. Cowan threw for just 74 yards with a touchdown while Robinson rushed for 124 yards with his touchdown. For the Sun Devils, QB Todd Hons threw for 206 yards with 2 interceptions & was sacked 3 times. Arizona State finished the season 10-2; ranked 6^th nationally while the Huskies finished 10-2, ranked 7^th nationally. Arizona State would play for The Belt again in 1990.