While the Apple Cup always lends to celebrating departing seniors, every once once in a while a University of Washington freshman reaches for the spotlight in this rivalry game.

Two years ago, the Huskies sent first-year and fresh-faced quarterback Sam Huard on to the field against Washington State with really nothing to lose because coach Jimmy Lake was fired and the season had tanked in a way.

On Saturday at Husky Stadium, the UW might have to go the same route, yet with everything on the line — an unbeaten season, a College Football Playoff berth and history in the making.