Washington Has A BRIGHT FUTURE Ahead In 2026

Jedd Fisch isn't going anywhere as the Washington Huskies' head coach after Kyle Whittingham was hired at Michigan, setting the program up for a high-powered 2026 season in the Big Ten. Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff breaks down why keeping the coaching staff intact is critical for future success and explores how Washington’s 2026 recruiting class and young stars like Demond Williams Jr., Dezmen Roebuck, John Mills, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Rylon Dillard-Allen, and Dylan Robinson position the Huskies as rising Big Ten contenders. Are the Dawgs ready to surpass conference foes like Penn State, Indiana, and Michigan, and push for the College Football Playoff?On the basketball front, injury woes to Wesley Yates and Lathan Sommerville test Danny Sprinkle’s roster as UW gears up for Big Ten play. Tomashoff assesses breakout candidates such as Desmond Claude and Jasir Rencher, scrutinizes the Huskies’ three-point struggles, and discusses Washington’s interest in Chicago Bulls forward Trentyn Flowers amidst NCAA eligibility debates. Will this mix of talent and adversity fuel a turnaround before conference action heats up?0:00 – Intro1:30 – Roster outlook for 2026: Transfer portal losses, key young building blocks, and defensive strengths5:06 – Offensive returning talent, wide receiver and running back depth, and roster needs for 202611:21 – Importance of staff continuity, coaching staff retention, and potential NFL interest in assistants15:45 – Off-field and position assistants’ roles, keeping support staff20:37 – UW basketball’s final non-conference game, injury updates, and challenges entering Big Ten play31:23 – Thoughts on Trentyn Flowers recruiting situationBecome a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskiesLocked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast NetworkEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.