Washington Huskies is 1-0 on the season, 0-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +16.3. Washington Huskies enters the season with a power rating of +16.3, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Washington Huskies host Utah State next in Week 2. In 2025, Washington Huskies went 9-4 overall, 7-6 against the spread, and 6-7 on totals.
In Week 1 of 2026 the Washington Huskies Power Rating of +16.3 is 16.3 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Washington Huskies have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 12,470 miles, ranking 17th heaviest in the FBS.
Demond Williams Jr. QB, Jordan Clay WR, Mason James WR, Trez Davis WR, Brian Bonner Jr. RB, Kodi Greene LT
Elinneus Davis DL, Derek Colman-Brusa DL, DeSean Watts DL, Darin Conley DL, Kai McClendon DL, Jacob Manu LB, Xe'ree Alexander LB, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale LB, Alex McLaughlin S, Rylon Dillard-Allen S, Emmanuel Karnley CB, Dylan Robinson CB
Tyler Robles K, Hunter Green P
| After | Record | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Week 2 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Week 4 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Week 5 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 3-1 |
| Week 6 | 4-1 | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| Week 7 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Week 8 | 5-2 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Week 9 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 4-4 |
| Week 11 | 6-3 | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Week 12 | 7-3 | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Week 13 | 8-3 | 6-5 | 6-5 |
| Week 14 | 8-4 | 6-6 | 6-6 |
| Postseason | 9-4 | 7-6 | 6-7 |
A season record is a record, not a forecast. Blue Chip Analytics' own research finds that beating the closing line repeats at close to zero from one season to the next - see most underrated and overrated teams. Read the table as what happened, not as what is likely to happen next.
Opened +14.8 in the preseason and finished +17.7 after the postseason, a move of +2.9 points. High +20.1 (week 15), low +13.6 (week 0).
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SP+ is an independent opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, one of the systems blended into the Blue Chip Analytics power rating rather than a Blue Chip Analytics number itself. Defensive SP+ measures points allowed, so a lower figure is a better defence - the rank beside it already accounts for that.
Source spread is how far apart the independent rating systems are on this team, not a margin of error on our own number. A wide spread means the models disagree, which is itself worth knowing.
The measured home field advantage of +5.2 is regressed to +3.5 before it is applied, a difference of 1.7 points. A single venue's raw result carries a lot of noise, so the applied figure is pulled toward the league pattern. See how much is home field advantage really worth.
| Opponent | Met | Record | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State | 9 | 7-2 | 6-3 |
| Eastern Washington | 1 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| USC | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Iowa | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Purdue | 1 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Penn State | 2 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Michigan State | 2 | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Oregon | 10 | 5-5 | 4-5-1 |
No meeting on record since 2016: Utah State, Minnesota, Nebraska.
Week 012,470 mi total
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | - | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Washington State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Utah State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Eastern Washington | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 4 | Minnesota | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 5 | USC | 964 mi | 1,928 mi |
| Week 6 | Iowa | Home | 1,928 mi |
| Week 7 | Purdue | 1,814 mi | 5,555 mi |
| Week 8 | - | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Nebraska | 1,348 mi | 8,251 mi |
| Week 10 | Penn State | Home | 8,251 mi |
| Week 11 | Michigan State | 1,859 mi | 11,968 mi |
| Week 12 | Indiana | Home | 11,968 mi |
| Week 13 | Oregon | 251 mi | 12,470 mi |
| Week 14 | - | Bye | |
| Week 15 | - | Bye | |
| Week 16 | - | Bye | |
| Postseason | - | Bye | |
Washington's offense was a top-five unit in the Big Ten last season, averaging 34.1 points and 409.9 yards per game. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. returns after a brief transfer portal stint, but he loses his top two playmakers in Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman, plus left tackle Carver Willis. The Huskies have restocked with the highest-rated recruiting class in school history, including four-star receivers Jordan Clay, Mason James, and Trez Davis, and five-star left tackle Kodi Greene. Brian Bonner Jr. is expected to help fill the void at running back. The offensive line returns four starters, which should give Williams time to develop chemistry with his new targets.
Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is overseeing a significant overhaul up front. Junior Elinneus Davis is the anchor, joined by four-star freshman Derek Colman-Brusa and transfers DeSean Watts, Darin Conley, and Kai McClendon. The unit is expected to be stout against the run and capable of generating pressure. The linebacker corps is a strength, with seniors Jacob Manu and Xe'ree Alexander alongside sophomore Zaydrius Rainey-Sale. The secondary features safety Alex McLaughlin, a Freshman All-American in Rylon Dillard-Allen, and cornerbacks Emmanuel Karnley and Dylan Robinson, who has drawn praise for his potential.
Washington addressed two key weaknesses by adding kicker Tyler Robles and punter Hunter Green. Robles made 21 of 23 field goals at Texas State last season, a 91.3% clip, while Green ranked sixth nationally in punting average at 47.0 yards per punt. These additions should provide stability in close games and field position battles.
The Huskies have a manageable path to 10 wins, but road trips to USC, Nebraska, and Oregon will be critical. Washington's power rating sits at 16.31, and they are favored by 23 points in their opener against Washington State. If Williams can improve in high-pressure moments, the team has the talent to contend for a College Football Playoff berth.
Williams showed promise last season but struggled in big moments. With a rebuilt supporting cast, his development will determine how far this team goes. The offensive line's experience and the influx of young talent should help, but Williams must prove he can deliver in crucial situations. The Huskies are not a dark horse, but they are expected to be a top-half Big Ten team with a chance to exceed that if everything clicks.
Washington Huskies is 0-1 against the spread in the 2026 season, covering 0% of games.
Washington Huskies holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +16.3, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Washington Huskies's home field advantage rating is 3.5 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Washington Huskies's consensus regular-season win total for 2026 is 7.5 wins, priced at -155 over and +130 under. This is the betting market's expectation, not a Blue Chip Analytics projection.
Washington Huskies travels 12,470 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 17th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Washington Huskies: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS, power rating +16.3 (2026 records).
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