Washington football features one of the Big Ten's youngest rosters in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Washington Huskies head into the 2026 season with one of the youngest rosters in the Big Ten, averaging 20.04 years old. The team, coached by Jedd Fisch, has had success integrating young players, producing Freshman All-Americans in 2025. With several freshmen and members of the 2025 class expected to take on larger roles, the coaching staff is emphasizing early contributions from younger players. Key positions remain to be filled following the departures of running back Jonah Coleman and wide receiver Denzel Boston.
- •Washington Huskies have the third-youngest roster in the Big Ten.
- •Coach Jedd Fisch's strategy focuses on integrating young players.
- •Freshman Kodi Greene is expected to start at left tackle.
- •Several members of the 2025 class will step into larger roles.
- •The team aims for similar success to 2025 with incoming talent.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Washington football has one of the Big Ten's youngest rosters in 2026
"The Washington Huskies have one of the Big Ten's youngest rosters heading into the 2026 season.
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