Indiana University will travel to Seattle on November 21, 2026, to face Washington in the twelfth week of the college football season, a matchup that pits the Hoosiers against a Huskies squad still riding the momentum of a 2025 campaign that ended with a 9‑4 record and a 38‑10 victory in the LA Bowl.
Washington’s 2025 Season Overview
Washington’s 2025 season was marked by a dramatic offensive resurgence, with the team averaging 34.1 points per game, up from 23.4 a year earlier under head coach Jedd Fisch. The improvement was reflected in the offensive line’s No. 59 PFF pass‑blocking ranking and a 69 percent returning production rate.
Quarterback Demond Williams spearheaded the attack, posting 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns, though his two scores against Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon highlighted the difficulty of matching that output against top‑tier Big Ten defenses.
On the other side of the ball, former Purdue head coach Ryan Walters, now the defensive coordinator, has guided a unit that finished 15th in scoring defense (18.7 points per game), 11th in rushing defense and 52nd in passing defense, with the line anchored by returning veterans Elinneus Davis and Jacob Lane.
The departure of key contributors such as wide receiver Denzel Boston, who recorded 62 catches for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns, and the earlier exit of Jonah Coleman, leaves the Huskies with significant holes that will require fresh talent and unproven freshmen to fill.
Special teams also saw changes, with Tyler Robles added for field goals and Hunter Green handling punting, while the unit ranked 62nd nationally in 2025. Overall returning production stood at 65 percent, underscoring a roster that is still in transition.
Husky Stadium Atmosphere
Husky Stadium, capacity 70,138, has been a challenging venue in recent years, suffering three losses in the past two seasons, a factor that could further test Indiana’s ability to secure a win on the road.
For Indiana, the contest presents a stern test against a Washington team that blends a potent offense with a disciplined defense, and the Hoosiers will need to adapt quickly to the Huskies’ balanced attack and the atmosphere of a storied Pacific Northwest stadium.