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Why Washington supports the 24-team field for CFP expansion (and for good reason)

UPDATED: Thu., May 21, 2026

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. – Big Ten executives have coalesced around commissioner Tony Petitti’s plan for a 24-team College Football Playoff during conference meetings this week at the luxurious Terranea Resort overlooking the Pacific. One of the newest members required zero convincing.

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How Jedd Fisch and Matt Doherty’s restructured UW recruiting staff paid off for Huskies

UPDATED: Fri., May 15, 2026

On Dec. 3, 2025, a smiling Jedd Fisch sat at the podium in Washington’s team room at Husky Stadium eager to talk about his program's recruiting successes. UW had just signed its highest-rated recruiting class, excluding a couple last-minute additions, since 1999, fulfilling a promise the UW coach made during his introductory news conference around 22 months earlier. “It’s what we’ve strived ...

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Three things we learned about UW’s defense this spring | Analysis

UPDATED: Sat., May 9, 2026

SEATTLE – Ryan Walters is no stranger to second-year improvement. As a defensive coordinator, it’s his history-proven expectation.

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UW football: 3 things we learned about Huskies’ offense this spring | Analysis

UPDATED: Mon., May 4, 2026

SEATTLE – Darude’s “Sandstorm” won’t echo through Husky Stadium for the next three months. Neither will Endor’s “Pump It Up.”

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Huskies need Demond Williams Jr. to play like a star to achieve CFP dreams | Commentary

UPDATED: Sat., May 2, 2026

SEATTLE – Demond Williams Jr. is Washington’s most divisive player, thanks to a withdrawn attempt to transfer elsewhere.

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Starting jobs still up for grabs as Huskies wrap up spring camp

UPDATED: Fri., May 1, 2026

SEATTLE – For Jedd Fisch, Washington’s spring game represents an ending and a beginning.

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Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is undisputed face of UW offense this spring

UPDATED: Thu., April 30, 2026

SEATTLE – Demond Williams Jr. thought he was going to get the No. 1 jersey a year ago.

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UW gets glimpse of safety depth during practice on Seahawks’ home turf

UPDATED: Wed., April 15, 2026

Sophomore safety Rylon Dillard-Allen and the rest of his Washington teammates spent their seventh spring practice at the VMAC, around 15 miles southeast of their normal practice facilities on Montlake.

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Washington Huskies won’t hire offensive coordinator, Jedd Fisch says

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

Washington is not planning on hiring a new offensive coordinator to replace Jimmie Dougherty, coach Jedd Fisch said Wednesday. I've run the offense the last six years," Fisch said Wednesday during an interview with On3's "Andy & Ari" podcast, hosted by Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman. "I'll continue to do that. I'll continue to call the plays." Instead of hiring a new coordinator, Fisch said ...

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Jimmie Dougherty, UW’s offensive coordinator, leaving Huskies, report says

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

On Feb. 3, 2025, Jimmie Dougherty said being appointed Washington’s new offensive coordinator was more than the fulfillment of a professional dream. It went beyond anything he might’ve imagined.

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UW Huskies QB Demond Williams Jr. addresses media for first time since transfer saga

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 4, 2026

The start of the college football season is seven months away, but Wednesday was a big day for the Washington Huskies and Demond Williams Jr.

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UW coach Jedd Fisch, QB Demond Williams Jr. begin work to ‘mend any fences’

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

Jedd Fisch understands his quarterback needs to rebuild some important bridges.

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Why Washington supports the 24-team field for CFP expansion (and for good reason)

How Jedd Fisch and Matt Doherty’s restructured UW recruiting staff paid off for Huskies

Three things we learned about UW’s defense this spring | Analysis

UW football: 3 things we learned about Huskies’ offense this spring | Analysis

Huskies need Demond Williams Jr. to play like a star to achieve CFP dreams | Commentary

Starting jobs still up for grabs as Huskies wrap up spring camp

Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is undisputed face of UW offense this spring

UW gets glimpse of safety depth during practice on Seahawks’ home turf

Washington Huskies won’t hire offensive coordinator, Jedd Fisch says

Jimmie Dougherty, UW’s offensive coordinator, leaving Huskies, report says

UW Huskies QB Demond Williams Jr. addresses media for first time since transfer saga

UW coach Jedd Fisch, QB Demond Williams Jr. begin work to ‘mend any fences’