Huskies’ 2026 Outlook: Rise or Fall | Washington Huskies Football News

The Washington Huskies are bracing for a tougher 2026 season, with ESPN’s FPI projecting just seven wins — but don’t write them off. Despite a brutal schedule pitting them against five top-25 teams, they’re loaded with returning playmakers like QB Demond Williams Jr. and linebackers Jacob Manu and Xe’ree Alexander, plus three Freshman All-Americans. The real question? Can they replace the NFL-bound Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston? If emerging stars like Rashid Williams, Jordan Clay, Jayden Limar, and Trey Cooley step up — and with a top-tier defense — the Huskies could defy the odds and push for a 10-win season and a College Football Playoff run. 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/984d340915de6c3e