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Michael Penix Jr. rapped about Washington's comeback vs. Oregon before final drive

Updated Oct. 17, 2023 9:42 p.m. ET

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Athletes have called their own shots for decades, but Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. may have one-upped them all before leading the Huskies on a game-winning drive in their 36-33 victory over archrival Oregon on Saturday. 

Television cameras caught Penix seemingly rapping on Washington's bench before the climactic drive, which culminated in an 18-yard touchdown pass from Penix to receiver Rome Odunze with less than 1:40 remaining in the game. A Huskies fan posted the clip of Penix on the bench alongside receiver Jalen McMillan, and the fan tagged McMillan to ask him what exactly Penix was doing.

McMillan responded, confirming that Penix was not only rapping but freestyling about Washington's impending comeback:

Penix completed 22 of his 37 pass attempts in the game for 302 yards, four touchdowns and one interception, all while dealing with what were later described as cramps throughout the second half.

"He and his teammates just have such a cool bond," Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer said on Seattle Sports radio Tuesday. "Every guy has a different way of staying in the moment and trying to stay loose. I haven't really asked him about that, but last night [the assistant coaches and I] were talking about it in the office. It's really cool to see how he handles the situations and the moments. In the end, he knows how to keep himself focused. He's been doing this long enough. I never worry about him."

Penix has a 72.1% completion percentage with 2,301 yards, 20 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. After his performance versus Oregon, which entered as the No. 8 team in the country, he is now the heavy favorite to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy.

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