Washington football projected for 9-3 finish in 2026 Big Ten
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Washington Huskies enter the 2026 season with national projections expecting a 9-3 record. Head coach Jedd Fisch has the program showing improvement, but the schedule presents significant challenges. Projections indicate road losses to key opponents USC and Oregon, as well as a home defeat to Iowa. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is seen as pivotal for any playoff aspirations, needing to secure a major road victory for playoff contention. Without such wins, Washington may remain outside the playoff picture.
- •Washington projected to finish 2026 regular season 9-3
- •Road losses to USC and Oregon expected to hinder playoff hopes
- •Home game against Iowa also deemed a likely defeat
- •Demond Williams Jr. crucial for team success
- •Positive non-conference matchups include Washington State and Utah State
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Washington football slated for CFP bubble in grueling 2026 Big Ten projections
"The Washington Huskies showed flashes of prominence this past season. Now they need to take the next step to show that the postseason is a standard rather than an expectation.
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