BYU football: Nonconference schedule has Washington in opener

PROVO — BYU released its non-conference schedule Friday for the 2010 football season.

Washington will visit LaVell Edwards Stadium in the season-opener on Sept. 4. The Huskies are guided by head coach Steve Sarkisian, a former All-America BYU quarterback who guided the Cougars to a No. 5 ranking, 14-1 record and a Cotton Bowl victory in 1996.

BYU and Washington last played in 2008, when the Cougars eked out a 29-27 win in Seattle thanks to a blocked extra point in the closing moments.

On Sept. 18, BYU will travel to Tallahassee, Fla., for the first time to take on Florida State. The Cougars will be looking to avenge a 54-28 loss to the Seminoles last September in Provo.

The following week, on Sept. 25, BYU hosts Nevada — marking the first time the two teams have met since 2002.

The Cougars wrap up their non-conference schedule with a game in Logan against Utah State on Friday, Oct. 1, the day before LDS General Conference.

The Mountain West Conference 2010 schedule has not been announced. Game times and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

BYU's 2010 non-conference schedule

Sept. 4 vs. Washington

Sept. 18 at Florida State

Sept. 25 vs. Nevada

Oct. 1 at Utah State

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