Washington Huskies face tough schedule after AP Poll ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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.
- •Washington ranks No. 17 in the AP Preseason Poll.
- •Five of nine Big Ten opponents are ranked to start the season.
- •Home games include matchups against Indiana, Penn State, and Iowa.
- •Washington has a strong home record of 21-4 at Husky Stadium.
- •Conference play opens against Minnesota on September 26, 2026.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 Rankings Reveal Brutality of Washington Football's Schedule
"While the Huskies landing at No. 17 in the AP Poll was a headline in of itself, it also showed the difficult road ahead for the Huskies in 2026.
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