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ESPN FPI projects Washington football to regress in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

ESPN FPI projects Washington football to regress in 2026 season

Summary

The Washington Huskies, under head coach Jedd Fisch, are projected by ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to finish with a record of 7-5 in the upcoming 2026 season. After a 9-4 season in 2025, the Huskies face a challenging schedule featuring five opponents ranked in the top 25. Key returning players include quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and linebacker Jacob Manu, but the team must fill the void left by the departing Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston. Washington has a 9.4 percent chance to reach the College Football Playoff, which would require at least a 10-2 record.

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By the Numbers

•Washington projected to finish 2026 season at 7-5 by ESPN FPI.
•Huskies return players like Demond Williams Jr. and Jacob Manu.
•Team faces five top-25 opponents, including Oregon and USC.
•Washington's chance to make the College Football Playoff is 9.4 percent.
•Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston depart for the NFL Draft.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN FPI projects Washington football to take a step back in 2026

What they're saying

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As Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies look to take a step forward, ESPN's FPI projected the team will move in the opposite direction.
— Yahoo Sports

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