Why Washington Is UNDERRATED Ahead Of The 2026 Season

The Washington Huskies are facing some national skepticism with FanDuel setting their 2026 win total at just 7.5, sparking debate about whether the roster’s youth is a liability. Is the Huskies’ high-end talent enough to smash expectations and trigger a jump to 10 wins under Jedd Fisch? Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson weigh the impact of returning offensive line starters, Demond Williams Jr’s crucial development at quarterback, and the defensive upgrades led by defensive coordinator Ryan Walters. Can Washington’s revamped running back committee and wide receiver depth, featuring Dezmen Roebuck, Justice Williams, Christian Moss, Trez Davis, Rashid Williams Jorcan Clay, Chris Lawson, and more, fill key gaps? Record predictions, pivotal games against Penn State, Nebraska, USC, and Oregon, and spring practice surprises take center stage. The hosts spotlight emerging players like Jeron Jones and Jordan Washington, question how Matt Cavanaugh’s senior offensive analyst role could affect Williams’ growth, and stress why playcalling and sequencing are vital to the Huskies’ success in a race to the top of the Big Ten.  Will Washington deliver a breakout season or fall short? 00:00 – Intro 01:07 – Washington's Over/Under Win Total Set for 7.5 02:27 – Washington's Talent, Roster Transition, and Offensive Questions 05:58 – Defensive Depth, Key Transfers, and Spring Practice Outlook 11:25 – Way-Too-Early Record Predictions for 2026 Season 23:00 – Spring Practice: Biggest Surprise Candidates and Depth Chart Battles Become a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskies Locked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast Network Everydayer 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.
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