Washington's Ground Game in Crisis | Spokane News

Washington’s offense is in freefall, with a dismal 2.3 yards per carry and a 2-0 record that’s more about defense than dominance. Once a rushing powerhouse, they’re now barely moving the chains, even resorting to wildcat plays to gain a yard. Despite a touted offensive line and a freshman QB stepping up, the ground game’s collapse against a weak Utah State squad—where their longest run was 10 yards—exposes deeper issues. Dropped passes, injuries, and a stagnant game plan have compounded the woes, while the defense shines with zero turnovers. Coach DeBoer admits the line and run game need urgent fixes, and QB Williams Jr. takes accountability—but the real pressure’s on the coaching staff to resurrect this offense before it becomes another haunting echo of last year’s collapse. 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.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/13/washington-huskies-alarming-win-over-utah-state-fe/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/916210a1a5a891ad Report issues to [email protected].