Washington Huskies is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +15.7. Washington Huskies enters the season with a power rating of +15.7, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Washington Huskies host Washington State next in Week 1. In 2025, Washington Huskies went 8-4 overall, 6-6 against the spread, and 6-6 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Washington Huskies Power Rating of +15.7 is 15.5 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.
| 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 | |
Washington's offense returns quarterback Demond Williams Jr. but lost top weapons Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman to the NFL. The Huskies reloaded with the highest-rated recruiting class in school history, including 4-star receivers Jordan Clay, Mason James, and Trez Davis, and 5-star left tackle Kodi Greene. Running back Brian Bonner Jr. is expected to be part of a young rotation. The offensive line returns four starters, providing a solid foundation for Williams to build on after a 2025 season that saw Washington rank No. 4 in the Big Ten in scoring (34.1 points per game) and No. 5 in total offense (409.9 yards per game).
Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters has reshaped the defensive line with junior Elinneus Davis, 4-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 effective in pass rush. Behind them, Washington boasts one of the nation's best linebacker corps with seniors Jacob Manu and Xe'ree Alexander and sophomore Zaydrius Rainey-Sale. The secondary features All-Big Ten safety Alex McLaughlin and Freshman All-American Rylon Dillard-Allen, plus cornerbacks Emmanuel Karnley (Virginia transfer) and Dylan Robinson, who has first-round traits.
Washington addressed two key special teams weaknesses by adding second-team All-Sun Belt kicker Tyler Robles, who converted 91.3% of his field goals (21-for-23) at Texas State, and punter Hunter Green from San Diego State, who ranked No. 6 nationally in average yards per punt (47.0). These additions should provide a significant boost in field position and scoring reliability.
The Huskies face challenging road trips to USC, Nebraska, and Oregon. If Williams can improve in big moments after struggles last season, Washington has the talent to reach 10 wins and contend for a College Football Playoff spot. The team's power rating of 15.6 and a season travel distance of over 10,000 miles will test their depth and resilience.
The biggest unknown is how quickly the freshman receivers and running backs can produce at a high level. With Williams back and a veteran offensive line, the offense's ceiling depends on whether Clay, James, Davis, and Bonner can replace the production of departed stars. The defense's young line also needs to gel quickly to support the experienced linebackers and secondary.
Washington Huskies is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Washington Huskies holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +15.7, 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 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: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +15.7.
