Huskies drop close game to Trojans in Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

The Washington Huskies faced the #18 USC Trojans on October 3, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Despite managing a 21-10 lead in the third quarter, Washington fell to USC 25-21 after a late-game fumble by quarterback Demond Williams Jr. Although the running game showed improvement with 4.7 yards per carry from Brian Bonner, the Huskies struggled with their passing offense, completing only one third down out of twelve attempts. The setback continues to raise concerns about the team's performance under coach Kalen Fisch, as the Huskies search for answers moving forward.
- •Huskies led 21-10 in the third quarter
- •Demond Williams Jr. fumbled in the final minutes
- •Washington's rushing game averaged 4.7 yards per carry
- •Team converted only 1 of 12 third downs
- •Loss marks first road game of the season for Huskies
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — UW Huskies Film Study: USC Trojans
"The Washington Huskies headed down to the Coliseum to face off #18 USC Trojans in their first away game of the year. The running game finally was able to get going, but the passing attack still lagged behind. The defense did their part, holding USC far below their season average of nearly 40 points per […]
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