Washington Huskies face tough schedule after AP Poll ranking

The Washington Huskies rank No. 17 in the AP Preseason Top 25 College Football Poll released on August 21, 2026. They are set to compete against a challenging slate of nine Big Ten opponents, with five ranked teams. Notable games include home matchups against No. 6 Indiana and No. 18 Penn State, and away games against No. 2 Oregon and No. 14 USC. Washington has been strong at home, holding a 21-4 record at Husky Stadium over the past 25 games. They begin their conference schedule at home against Minnesota on September 26, 2026.

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