Just two plays after a 25-yard run, Washington’s Psalm Wooching sacked Liufau, who and landed awkwardly on his leg. Steven Montez replaced Liufau on the possession.
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Liufau returned in the third quarter, but his first pass was intercepted by Taylor Rapp and returned for a touchdown.
Liufau was knocked out of the loss against Michigan earlier this season with an ankle injury. The Buffaloes lost 45-28.