
Washington Huskies Overhaul Running Back Position After Apple Cup Injuries
Injuries to Quaid Carr and Jayden Limar force the University of Washington to reshuffle its running back corps, with young talent stepping into starting roles.
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Injuries to Quaid Carr and Jayden Limar force the University of Washington to reshuffle its running back corps, with young talent stepping into starting roles.

Freshman cornerback Jeron Jones made an immediate impact in his college debut, intercepting a pass and setting up a touchdown that helped the Washington Huskies secure a 10-0 win over Washington State, marking the program's strongest opening in years.

The 118th edition of the Apple Cup will be played on September 6, 2026, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.

Indiana University will travel to Seattle on November 21, 2026, to take on Washington, a team that posted a 9‑4 record, a 38‑10 bowl win and a markedly improved offense led by quarterback Demond Williams.

With six teams boasting +900 odds and a crowded Heisman race, the 2026 playoff picture is poised for surprise.

The Spokesman-Review’s annual college football preview returns with a nostalgic twist, celebrating the comeback of its special edition. It blends retro flair with in‑depth analysis of regional programs, Pac‑12 dynamics, coaching changes, and broader sports trends across the Inland Northwest and beyond.

The latest AP preseason poll for the 2026 college football season has sparked debate over overrated and underrated teams, highlighting coaching controversies and schedule challenges.

Washington’s offensive line faces a critical reshuffle after starter Champ Taulealea’s injury, prompting Soane Faasolo to move to right guard while Coach Jedd Fisch evaluates new combinations.

Coach Jedd Fisch proposes NFL‑style contract rules to curb buyouts and secure player compensation in college football.

Trey Naughton, a highly rated high school long snapper, navigated a turbulent college career marked by transfers, a severe spinal injury, and a decisive shift toward aviation training.

From legal battles to injury comebacks, the upcoming season promises dramatic narratives as a new wave of quarterbacks prepares to shape college football’s future.

After a breakout 2025 campaign, Washington’s quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is viewed as a cornerstone for a team eyeing a College Football Playoff run. His blend of arm talent, mobility and mental resilience places him at the center of a schedule defined by marquee matchups.

The Huskies' defensive backfield combines proven talent with fresh athleticism, setting the stage for an aggressive scheme under new leadership.

The University of Washington Huskies have started their annual fall camp on campus, with cornerbacks, defensive linemen and coaches working through drills under the guidance of head coach Jedd Fisch and creative director Gibran Hamdan.

A look at the Washington Football Team’s 2026 season as head coach Jedd Fisch builds on roster upgrades, quarterback development and defensive progress.

Despite a three‑win improvement, the University of Washington football team exposed vulnerabilities in depth, quarterback maturity and special teams that proved costly in key matchups.

The latest preseason top‑25 poll highlights rising expectations for programs such as Boise State, Tennessee, SMU and Houston, while revealing critical quarterback situations and defensive upgrades that could shape the upcoming season.

A decade of high‑scoring Air Raid and spread offenses has given way to a more balanced, defense‑driven landscape in the FBS.

After two seasons of incremental progress, Washington’s new coaching era under Jedd Fisch aims to translate recruiting gains into a College Football Playoff return, but offensive regression and defensive turnover pose major challenges.

Analysts predict a wide range of win totals for the Big Ten’s 2026 slate, with teams like Purdue, Minnesota and Ohio State eyeing over‑under lines that reflect new coaches, transfer portal additions and schedule shifts.

Edge rusher Russell Davis II, a standout from a football family, has battled multiple injuries since joining the University of Washington in 2024, casting doubt on his future on the field.

The Big Ten and SEC trade barbs over which conference truly dominates college football, citing recent titles, rankings, and the shifting landscape of the game.

The Big Ten and SEC trade barbs over recent dominance, historic titles and the future of college football.

The Big Ten has dominated recent college football, and with 18 programs gathering in Chicago for media days, each team is shaping its strategy for a new season of title contention.