UW football’s magical, undefeated 2023 season came to an end in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game as they lost 34-13 to the Michigan Wolverines in a game that wasn’t as lopsided as the final score indicated. We discuss what went wrong in the game as well as what we’ll take from the Huskies’ run that galvanized the city of Seattle.
UW football’s magical, undefeated 2023 season came to an end in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game as they lost 34-13 to the Michigan Wolverines in a game that wasn’t as lopsided as the final score indicated. We discuss what went wrong in the game as well as what we’ll take from the Huskies’ run that galvanized the city of Seattle.
We’ve got a full breakdown — and contrasting perspectives — on how Washington matches up with Michigan in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship. Before that, we discuss a frustrating last UW men’s basketball trip to the Mountain schools and ride the Pete Carroll coaster down to the bottom.
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Intro – Congrats to this year’s Peltoncast fantasy football champions 9:07 – Roundup: Kraken extend winning streak with Winter Classic shutout 16:05 – UW men can’t pull off signature Pac-12 win at Colorado or Utah 25:05 – How complicit was Carroll in Seahawks’ costly home loss to Steelers? 1:01:35 – UW-Michigan preview centering on an unexpectedly contentious question: Should the Huskies defer if they win the toss? (BTW the Huskies’ catch interference penalty was on long snapper Jaden Green, who Kevin mixed up with backup cornerback Jaivion Green)
We’ve got a full breakdown — and contrasting perspectives — on how Washington matches up with Michigan in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship. Before that, we discuss a frustrating last UW men’s basketball trip to the Mountain schools and ride the Pete Carroll coaster down to the bottom.
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Intro – Congrats to this year’s Peltoncast fantasy football champions 9:07 – Roundup: Kraken extend winning streak with Winter Classic shutout 16:05 – UW men can’t pull off signature Pac-12 win at Colorado or Utah 25:05 – How complicit was Carroll in Seahawks’ costly home loss to Steelers? 1:01:35 – UW-Michigan preview centering on an unexpectedly contentious question: Should the Huskies defer if they win the toss? (BTW the Huskies’ catch interference penalty was on long snapper Jaden Green, who Kevin mixed up with backup cornerback Jaivion Green)
So far, 2024 is the year of the Dawgs. We celebrate Washington football beating Texas — despite an inexplicable late scare where we saw plenty of darkness — to reach the College Football Playoff championship against Michigan. We’ll have a full preview of the matchup with the Wolverines plus the regular rundown later this week.
So far, 2024 is the year of the Dawgs. We celebrate Washington football beating Texas — despite an inexplicable late scare where we saw plenty of darkness — to reach the College Football Playoff championship against Michigan. We’ll have a full preview of the matchup with the Wolverines plus the regular rundown later this week.
As 2023 comes to a close, we look at the biggest stories in a Seattle sports year dominated by the University of Washington and Husky football in particular. After handing out our sports figure of the year, we revisit our bold predictions for 2023 before making new ones for the year ahead.
As 2023 comes to a close, we look at the biggest stories in a Seattle sports year dominated by the University of Washington and Husky football in particular. After handing out our sports figure of the year, we revisit our bold predictions for 2023 before making new ones for the year ahead.
The last weekly pod of 2023 has plenty to discuss between the Mariners finally making a move in free agency, the Seahawks moving in position to secure a playoff spot by winning out and a preview of UW vs. Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
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Intro – Black Raven Festivus Pale Ale 10:07 – M’s add Mitch Garver as free agent 15:30 – Roundup: Kraken prep for Winter Classic, MLS and WNBA schedules released 20:20 – UW women impress in first loss at Louisville; taking stock of UW men’s hoops entering Pac-12 play 49:05 – Seahawks suddenly on track for playoffs ahead of Steelers New Year’s Eve visit 1:12:45 – How is Texas different from the team UW beat in last year’s Alamo Bowl?
The last weekly pod of 2023 has plenty to discuss between the Mariners finally making a move in free agency, the Seahawks moving in position to secure a playoff spot by winning out and a preview of UW vs. Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Black Raven Festivus Pale Ale 10:07 – M’s add Mitch Garver as free agent 15:30 – Roundup: Kraken prep for Winter Classic, MLS and WNBA schedules released 20:20 – UW women impress in first loss at Louisville; taking stock of UW men’s hoops entering Pac-12 play 49:05 – Seahawks suddenly on track for playoffs ahead of Steelers New Year’s Eve visit 1:12:45 – How is Texas different from the team UW beat in last year’s Alamo Bowl?
The Fabulous Peltoncast is a weekly podcast where brothers Kevin Pelton and Tristan Carosino discuss Seattle sports from an analytical perspective and search for Seattle’s best food. The Peltoncast Network also includes Talkin’ Taco Time and Trader Bros.
