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Washington Huskies rank No. 21 in preseason FBS top 25 by FOX Sports

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Washington Huskies rank No. 21 in preseason FBS top 25 by FOX Sports
Summary

The Washington Huskies are ranked No. 21 in FOX Sports' RJ Young's preseason top 25 for the upcoming 2026 college football season. This ranking positions the Huskies among competitive programs, with expectations for significant improvements under head coach Jedd Fisch. The team has a strong offensive line and a promising junior quarterback, Demond Williams Jr. Washington’s defense, led by linebacker Jacob Manu, is also expected to perform well after a solid 2025 season. The Huskies face three top ten teams, including No. 1 Indiana and No. 4 Oregon, as they navigate a challenging schedule.

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  • •RJ Young ranks Washington Huskies No. 21 in FBS preseason poll.
  • •Huskies' offense led by junior quarterback Demond Williams Jr.
  • •Jacob Manu is a key defensive player with 241 tackles.
  • •Washington's 2026 schedule includes three top ten opponents.
  • •Most rankings place Huskies between No. 16 and No. 20.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — FOX Sports analyst ranks Washington football inside preseason top 25
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FOX Sports' RJ Young included the Washington Huskies inside the top 25 of his rankings of all 138 FBS programs.

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