Maybe Jalen McMillan was right all along stating that Washingtons offense had not scratched the surface on its potential.

Even with McMillan sidelined for Saturday’s contest against California, UW played its most complete game of the year, putting up 45 points in the first half.

The fast start appears have made an impression on ESPN who has moved the Huskies up to number 4 in their Power Rankings.

”Also out West, Washington continues to impress. Among the rest of the top 10, Florida State took overtime to beat Clemson and remain unbeaten while Georgia, Michigan, Texas and Penn State all won handily,”  ESPN said.

The Huskies scored 45 first half points—14 before Washington’s Heisman hopeful quarterback Michael Penix even stepped onto the field.

The Michael Penix Jr. Heisman campaign is picking up steam, but by the time he stepped onto the field Saturday night against Cal, the Huskies had already taken a 14-0 lead. Edefuan Ulofoshio returned an interception for a touchdown on the game’s opening drive, then Rome Odunze returned a punt for a touchdown. Penix then added four touchdown passes and 304 passing yards before exiting with a 40-point lead late in the third quarter. The Huskies are impressing voters, climbing from from No. 7 last week all the way to No. 4,” Kyle Bonagura said.

Also, from the Pac-12 in ESPN Power Ranking’s are:

7: Oregon Ducks
9: USC Trojans
10: Utah Utes
16: Washington State Cougars
19: Oregon State Beavers

The ESPN poll will not any bearing on the AP Poll which comes out Sunday.

The Huskies travel to Arizona to take on the Wildcats next Saturday at 7 pm.