Washington entered the game with a record of 7-5, finishing 3rd in the Pac-12 North division.
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The Oregon Ducks, winners of the Pac-12 Championship game, represented the Pac-12 Conference, while the Wisconsin Badgers represented the Big Ten after winning the Big Ten Championship Game.