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Paki Finau is making a bold leap from Washington to BYU, where he’s poised to start at left tackle — a coveted NFL position — after feeling underutilized as a backup guard at UW. Gaining over 40 pounds and adapting to a new system under Jedd Fisch, Finau showed flashes of elite potential, especially in the Sun Bowl. Now, he’s set to be BYU’s cornerstone lineman and a top draft prospect. Listen in...

Jedd Fisch, Washington Huskies head coach, is a preseason Dodd Trophy watchlist standout—this prestigious award celebrates coaches who excel beyond wins, spotlighting academic success, community impact, and program culture. Fisch, a 2023 finalist while at Arizona, is now recognized for his leadership as the Huskies’ academic progress rate soared to 991 and they posted a 9-4 record last season. Wit...

Soane Faasolo, once thrust into the starting left tackle role as a redshirt freshman after a coaching change and offensive line overhaul, has turned his early struggles into a story of grit and growth. After losing his starting spot to a revolving door of players, he stayed, worked tirelessly to reshape his physique, and now enters his fourth year as a physical, leaner, and more polished presence....

Soane Faasolo, once thrust into the starting left tackle role as a redshirt freshman after a coaching change and offensive line overhaul, has turned his early struggles into a story of grit and growth. After losing his starting spot to a revolving door of players, he stayed, worked tirelessly to reshape his physique, and now enters his fourth year as a physical, leaner, and more polished presence....

Jedd Fisch, the fiery new face of Washington football, has earned a spot on the Bobby Dodd Trophy watch list — a prestigious honor recognizing the nation’s top college coach. With just a few seasons under his belt, Fisch has already turned around two programs, earning national recognition for his grit and resilience. Though his record sits at 31-32, his wins over powerhouse teams like Oklahoma, Mi...

Freshman Ramzak Fruean is already rewriting the playbook for the Washington Huskies’ defense—standing at 6’4” and 232 lbs, he’s a freak athlete who’s been dominating spring practices as a full-time edge rusher. Coaches, including defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, are raving about his explosive speed, relentless pursuit, and knack for getting to the quarterback. Despite still being just 17, Fruea...

Landen Hatchett is ready to dominate the field after a career marred by injuries — from a season-ending knee tear to playing through a broken wrist — but this year, he’s poised to finally shine. A standout athlete and emerging leader, he’s earned a spot at Big Ten Media Days and is now the Huskies’ top center with a chance to cement his legacy. Playing alongside his brother Geirean as seniors, Hat...

Tye Kennedy, son of Husky legend Lincoln Kennedy, just committed to Washington on July 1st — a three-star OT ranked 59th nationally who’s ready to build his legacy behind the scenes, with a projected breakout around 2027. Despite missing part of his junior year with injury, his film shows elite athleticism and football IQ, fueled by his dad’s legacy. He’s a hard worker, solid student, and eager to...

Saturday’s college football recruiting scene explodes as the Washington Huskies race to land three top prospects in a four-hour window—cornerback Censere Gaylord, offensive lineman Dajohn Yarborough, and lineman Lincoln Mageo—all set to announce their decisions. Gaylord, a four-star Florida CB, weighs Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Washington; Yarborough, a three-star Arizona lineman, chooses between...

The UW football team’s jersey shuffle is wild this season—sophomore safety Rylon Dillard-Allen, aka “Batman,” just swapped his third number in seven months, landing on four after previously rocking 18 and 3. He’s not alone: 12 players changed numbers, sparking a domino effect across the defensive backs. New comer Manny Karnley grabbed number 3 after Batman’s move, then passed 8 to Ramonz Adams Jr....

Washington Huskies are already making big moves in the 2028 quarterback race, targeting five-star Massachusetts prospect Christopher Vargas — a 6’4” pocket passer with elite ball placement and toughness. Though Ohio State currently leads in the recruitment battle, UW is pushing hard to land him. With their 2027 QB already secured, the Huskies are expanding their national footprint, even if Massach...

Trent McDuffie’s soaring NFL stock hits No. 5 among cornerbacks, Byron Murphy gets his share of love, and Demond Williams is a Heisman sleeper—while bowl prognosticators already have the Huskies facing Houston in the Alamo Bowl. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary...

The Washington Huskies are targeting a football royalty heir for 2028: four-star running back Noel Washington, son of All-Pro kick returner Leon Washington and stepson of former UCLA coach DeShaun Foster. Already tearing up the field at Notre Dame High with over 700 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore, Noel’s elite speed and game sense make him a top-tier recruit. With Scottie Graham, a proven recruit...

The Washington Huskies are projected for a nine-win, three-loss season in 2026, but their playoff hopes hinge on crushing brutal road games—especially against USC and Oregon. At home, they’re expected to dominate, but a shaky away record could keep them out of the College Football Playoff. The key? QB Demond Williams Jr. needs a miracle win on the road to even sniff the national championship conve...

The UW football program is aggressively pursuing five-star QB Christopher Vargas from Danvers, MA, a 6’4”, 195-pound talent with nearly 25 scholarship offers—including Washington’s on May 28. Though analysts lean toward Ohio State (he’s visited their campus five times), UW’s push is heating up. Vargas, mentored by former NFL QB Brian St. Pierre, boasts elite polish: 3,300+ passing yards and 41 TDs...

Brian Odom, newly named linebackers coach for the Huskies, is heating up the Big Ten scene—ranked fourth-best in the conference by Matrix Analytical. His rise came after a dramatic exit from USC, where his team’s explosive 52- point loss to the Huskies in 2024 led to defensive staff upheaval, including his own firing. After a year at North Texas, Odom landed at UW, where he’s now shaping a hungry,...