Washington football ranked No. 16 in ESPN's preseason top 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
ESPN released its preseason top 25 for the 2026 college football season, with the Washington Huskies ranked No. 16. This places them as the sixth-best team in the Big Ten conference, trailing Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, and Penn State. The Huskies aim to improve upon a 9-4 record from last season, with notable upcoming games against Iowa, Indiana, and Penn State at home, as well as away matches against Oregon and USC. Washington coach Jedd Fisch's team is focused on performance rather than preseason rankings, emphasizing the importance of their upcoming games.
- •Washington Huskies ranked No. 16 in ESPN's preseason poll.
- •They are the sixth-best team in the Big Ten behind Ohio State and others.
- •The team had a 9-4 record in 2025, winning the LA Bowl.
- •Upcoming home games include matchups against Iowa and Penn State.
- •Washington emphasizes focusing on performance over preseason rankings.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington football just misses top 15 of ESPN's preseason rankings
"In ESPN's annual preseason rankings, the Washington Huskies found themselves just outside the top 15 teams in college football.
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