College football is built on traditions, and few conferences embrace those like the Big Ten.
At Washington, those traditions blend the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with the passion of Husky football, creating a game-day experience unlike any other in the conference.
Those traditions include:
- Fans tailgating on boats across Lake Washington before sailing to the docks outside Husky Stadium, creating one of college football’s most distinctive game-day traditions.
- The roar of a vintage World War II-era siren, which blasts when the Huskies take the field and after every score, creating a sound that echoes throughout the stadium.
- Dubs II, the beloved Alaskan Malamute mascot, who has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Washington football.
Together, those traditions create an atmosphere that is uniquely Washington, making Saturdays in Seattle among the most memorable in college football.
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Mike Garbett is a content specialist working with McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab.