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Huskies Ranked #19 Nationally for 2026
5 Aug
Summary
- Washington Huskies ranked 19th in preseason coaches poll.
- Team aims for third College Football Playoff appearance.
- Faces tough Big Ten schedule with five ranked opponents.
The Washington Huskies have secured the No. 19 spot in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll ahead of the 2026 season. Coach Jedd Fisch is leading the team with aspirations of making the program's third appearance in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, having previously competed in 2016 and 2023.
The Huskies face a formidable Big Ten schedule, entering the conference ranked seventh. They trail Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, USC, Michigan, and Penn State. Iowa also appears in the rankings, making eight Big Ten teams ranked overall.
Their challenging slate includes matchups against five of these ranked conference foes. The schedule features an early October road game against USC, followed by a Friday night home game against Iowa. November brings Penn State to Seattle, and the season concludes with a home game against defending national champions Indiana and a road trip to face rival Oregon.
