Following an damage scare, it seems to be like Washington can have its beginning operating again for the nationwide title recreation.
Dillon Johnson is predicted to be able to play when the No. 2 Huskies tackle No. 1 Michigan, head coach Kalen DeBoer instructed reporters on Wednesday. Johnson suffered a foot damage on Washington’s last offensive play in its win over Texas within the Sugar Bowl on Monday.
“It’s simply one thing he’s been working by means of for a pair months now,” DeBoer stated. “He performed by means of it. There’s nothing above and past what’s occurred prior to now. Simply type of all through the sport he’ll reaggravate it, shake it off, and return out and play. My ideas are he’ll be able to go.”
Monday’s title recreation is a faster turnaround in comparison with many different title video games in current historical past, with each Washington and Michigan enjoying precisely per week after their wins within the semifinal. DeBoer famous that the workforce should “be sensible with how we put together,” with Johnson’s damage.
Johnson’s damage practically served as a significant turning level in Monday’s Sugar Bowl. He suffered the damage when he was tackled on a third-down run with 50 seconds left, forcing Washington to punt the ball again to Texas with a 37-31 lead. The damage pressured the clock to cease, giving Texas a free timeout (it had none) and a chance to maneuver the ball down the sector earlier than taking possibilities on the finish zone.
The Longhorns ended up having 4 performs within the purple zone within the last seconds of Monday’s recreation, however the Huskies denied them from scoring a landing. Johnson watched the conclusion of the sport as he was being carted off, celebrating after the ultimate incomplete move on the buzzer.
Johnson shared a message of thanks on social media on Wednesday.
“Thanks guys for all of the Prayers,” Johnson wrote. “I actually recognize all of the love and assist Go Dawgs!!”
Johnson, a senior who transferred from Mississippi State, has had a powerful first season at Washington. He is rushed for 1,162 yards on 5.2 yards per carry and 16 touchdowns, serving to him earn All-Pac-12 second-team honors. He did not have essentially the most environment friendly outing in opposition to Texas, dashing for 49 yards on 2.3 yards per carry, however he discovered the top zone twice within the win.
His finest video games had been in opposition to USC on Nov. 4 (256 yards dashing with 4 touchdowns) and in opposition to Oregon within the Pac-12 championship recreation (152 yards dashing with two touchdowns).
DeBoer praised Johnson’s dashing and pass-blocking talents when he spoke with reporters on Wednesday.
“He’s simply actually established himself the second half of the season,” DeBoer stated, pointing to Johnson’s talents as a runner and move blocker.
“He’s a giant piece … We’ve got different guys which are able to go if he’s not capable of step on the market. However I do know he’s going to do every part he can [to play].”
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