Washington Huskies ranked No. 19 in preseason Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Washington Huskies have been ranked No. 19 in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll ahead of the 2026 season. Under head coach Jedd Fisch, the team aims for its third College Football Playoff appearance, following participations in 2016 and 2023. The Huskies face significant challenges in the Big Ten, sitting seventh behind conference rivals., they will play several ranked opponents, including a road game against USC and matchups with Iowa and Penn State later in the season.
- •Washington enters the poll after a 9-4 season.
- •Huskies will play top-ranked teams, including USC and Iowa.
- •Jedd Fisch aims to enhance postseason chances for Washington.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington makes top 25 of Preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
"The Washington Huskies found their way into the preseason edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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