Washington faces crucial games to impact Big Ten playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Washington's football team prepares to play another game in their season this Halloween against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln. The Huskies, with slim playoff chances, aim to disrupt the postseason aspirations of ranked opponents like Nebraska, Indiana, and Oregon. Coming off a win against Purdue, Washington showed offensive promise, particularly from backup quarterback Elijah Brown. Their next five games will alternate between home and away venues, presenting opportunities to pull off upsets against teams striving for playoff contention. Nebraska, Indiana, and Oregon each have two losses, making their matchups with Washington critical as the season progresses.
- •Washington plays Nebraska on Halloween in Lincoln.
- •The Huskies aim to disrupt playoff hopes of future opponents.
- •Washington is coming off a win against Purdue.
- •Nebraska, Indiana, and Oregon each have two losses.
- •Five remaining games alternate between home and away.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Can Play Spoiler In Final Month of Big Ten Play
"With their playoff hopes near zero, the Huskies will look to ruin the College Football Playoff aspirations of some future opponents.
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