Dogs are more closely related to wolves than many people think. The Siberian Husky, with its wolf-like appearance, is evidence of that ancestry. However, there’s a lot more to this dog than looks.

But almost all of the 7,913 were cheering for the Huskies against the No. 6 Trojans, and an energized Washington team nearly stole the show. The Huskies frustrated Watkins — who was held to 17 ...