Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. knew what everyone in Husky Stadium and millions of television viewers were in the process of finding out: the outcome of the Apple Cup was out of his hands.
With five seconds left and his team tied 21-21 with Washington State, Huskies kicker Grady Gross jogged onto the field to attempt a 42-yard field goal. Penix had just polished off a solid performance in which he completed 18 of his 33 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
As Gross prepared to win it for Washington, the Heisman contender did something extraordinary: he turned away from the field and placed his head in a Huskies equipment chest, seemingly unable to watch the game's conclusion.
