Washington Huskies Receive FAVORABLE Schedule For 2026 Season

The Washington Huskies’ 2026 Big Ten schedule sets the stage for a statement season under Jedd Fisch. Can Washington turn early home-field momentum into a College Football Playoff push, or will Fisch's road woes haunt them again? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports writer Nick Lemkau break down the Huskies’ key matchups, including tough home tilts against the Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Penn State, plus critical tests at the USC, Oregon Ducks, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. The hosts debate trap games like Purdue and Michigan State, bye week timing, and how improvements on the offensive and defensive lines could alter the Big Ten landscape.The conversation heats up with insights on top recruits like Kodi Green, Ramzak Fruean, and Rahjon Duncan, who all moved around in the final edition of the Rivals300, and spotlighting why this incoming class could be the best yet. How will Washington’s revamped linebacker corps and secondary shape their title hopes? Don’t miss this essential analysis for Husky fans tracking every step of the team’s journey toward the postseason.0:00 – Intro1:33 – Initial reactions to Washington’s 2026 schedule4:05 – Big Ten schedule nuances6:32 – Early predictions and Washington’s path to 10 wins12:55 – Key challenges: finishing the season strong against Indiana & Oregon18:26 – Potential trap games and dangerous road trips for Washington24:16- Rivals excludes Kodi Greene from 5-star prospect list27:53- Ramzak Fruean earns fourth star32:15- Rahsjon Duncan makes another ratings jumpBecome 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/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.