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Washington freshman Jeron Jones records interception in college football debut

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Washington freshman Jeron Jones records interception in college football debut

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Washington Huskies freshman Jeron Jones made an immediate impact during his first college start against Washington State on Sunday. The defensive back intercepted a pass from Cougars quarterback Caden Pinnick in the second quarter, positioning the Huskies just outside the red zone. This turnover directly facilitated the Huskies' first touchdown of the 2026 season, scored by Demond Williams Jr. to extend a 10-0 lead. Coaching staff and teammates noted Jones's ball skills and composure during spring practice, which translated to his performance in this opening game. Jones joins a lineage of notable Washington defensive backs including Byron Murphy and Marcus Peters who also demonstrated early career success.

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•Jeron Jones started at nickel for Washington against Washington State on September 6, 2026.
•The interception set up a touchdown drive for the Huskies in the second quarter.
•Jones is the first Washington true freshman defensive back to record an interception in two decades.
•Head coach Jedd Fisch praised the freshman for his ball skills and short-term memory.

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