What Washington Fans Can Be THANKFUL For In 2025

Washington Huskies fans have plenty to celebrate heading in 2026—has the next great Huskies quarterback already arrived in Demond Williams Jr.? Locked On Huksies host Roman Tomashoff spotlights Williams' breakout season, discussing his dynamic playmaking and dual-threat skills as he follows in the footsteps of Husky legend Michael Penix Jr. Discover how Washington’s youthful core, including future stars like Chris Lawson, Dezmen Roebuck, Decker DeGraaf, and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, could make the Huskies a Big Ten powerhouse for years to come.Recruiting momentum surges as the 2026 class is highlighted by blue-chip prospects Kodi Greene, Derek Colman-Brusa, Gavin Day, JD Hill, and Brian Bonner, while top underclassmen position Washington for national relevance. Basketball intrigue ramps up, too, with Danny Sprinkle facing lineup challenges in the Acrisure Invitational as Hannes Steinbach and Bryson Tucker remain sidelined. Plus, get expert analysis on critical matchups versus Oregon, and hear why Husky Nation should be thankful for explosive new talent. Can Washington maintain its upward trajectory and reclaim championship glory?00:00 – Intro01:30 –Highlighting Demond Williams Jr.'s 2025 success06:22 – Washington’s young talent and contributions from underclassmen10:46 – 2026 recruiting class and Washington’s talent evaluation success16:44 – Looking ahead to the 2027 class and recruiting on the national stage19:52 – Key matchups for the Oregon game: young standouts to watch27:00 – Washington basketball takes on Acrisure InvitationalBecome a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskiesLocked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast NetworkSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairDon’t miss out on early Black Friday deals.Head to https://Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for up to 70% off.Sale ends December 7th. 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.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.