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Baron Naone records 103 yards to spark Washington offense against Eastern Washington

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:46 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Baron Naone records 103 yards to spark Washington offense against Eastern Washington

Summary

Washington Huskies tight end Baron Naone tallied 103 receiving yards in a game against Eastern Washington on Saturday. Naone's standout moment included a 75-yard reception, contributing to a strong performance alongside Dezmen Roebuck, who added 121 yards. Head coach Jedd Fisch praised Naone's development in both receiving and blocking roles, as he steps into a larger position after Quentin Moore's departure. Washington's running game benefits from having Naone and fellow tight end Decker DeGraaf share the field, especially in light of injuries to key wide receivers. The offense aims to improve its red-zone efficiency going forward.

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•Naone and Roebuck both surpassed 100 receiving yards in the game.
•Naone's 75-yard catch was a highlight of his performance.
•Washington's offense is adapting to injuries among wide receivers.
•Head coach Jedd Fisch acknowledges Naone's development as a tight end.
•Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. now has 890 passing yards this season.

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Washington Huskies tight end Baron Naone had 103 yards on Saturday against Eastern Washington, flashing his potential as an elite contributor.
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