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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

Washington football projected for 9-3 finish in 2026 Big Ten

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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

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3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Washington football slated for CFP bubble in grueling 2026 Big Ten projections

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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