Washington Huskies face offensive struggles midseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

The Washington Huskies continue to experience challenges offensively this season, particularly on the offensive line, where they started a true freshman at left tackle and a converted tackle at center. This has raised questions about the decision to let key players Zach Hennig and Paki Finau transfer out. Although the Huskies have dropped from a preseason ranking of #17 and now face potential bowl eligibility concerns, their defense, led by standout Alex McLaughlin, has been a silver lining. Meanwhile, the Husky Men’s Golf team recently claimed the title at the Saint Mary’s Invitational, shooting 16-under and winning by eight strokes.
- •Huskies' offensive line features multiple inexperienced players
- •McLaughlin recognized as best defensive player by Dawgman
- •Washington golf team wins Saint Mary's Invitational title
- •Next game for Huskies on November 8 against No. 1 Nebraska
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