Jacob Eason, once targeted to be Georgia’s quarterback of the future, is turning back the clock. A five-star local recruit, Eason has come home to star for Washington. He transferred after two years at Georgia, where he lost the starting job to Jake Fromm. The 6-foot-6 Eason’s right arm is a rifle and he throws with accuracy on the run.

The Huskies’ top three wideouts — Aaron Fuller, Andre Baccellia and Ty Jones — return along with top tight end Hunter Bryant. There is depth at running back and experience on the offensive line, so Washington’s firepower should increase even after the departure of QB Jake Browning.

Cynics will cite only two returning starters on defense, but coach Chris Petersen pulled in another stellar recruiting class highlighted by stud defensive linemen.

The offense could be great, the defense will mature and the conference schedule breaks just right for the Huskies. The other powers in the Pac-12 — USC, Oregon, Utah and Washington State — pay visits to Seattle. Washington might go off as the favorite in all 12 games.

The Huskies won nine, 10 and 11 regular-season games the past three years. If Eason blossoms as expected, this could develop into the best of Petersen’s six teams in Seattle. Bet on the Pac-12’s best coach winning 10 or more games.

The Play: Washington Over 9 regular-season wins (-140) at Caesars sports books or Over 9½ wins (+111) at PointsBet.