Elise Woodward Takes Over Huskies Radio Booth | Washington Huskies Football News

The Washington Huskies are poised for a big 2026 season with playoff buzz swirling, but the broadcast booth just got a major shakeup: longtime voice Tony Castricone is heading to the NFL as the Buccaneers’ new play-by-play announcer. Enter Elise Woodward, the 20-year sideline veteran and former Huskies women’s basketball captain, stepping into the iconic men’s football booth — a role she calls “the honor of my lifetime.” With her WNBA and Big Ten Network commitments intact, Woodward’s dual legacy as athlete and broadcaster makes her the perfect next voice for Husky football, while the men’s basketball play-by-play spot remains open for a new hire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/838507f401e14836