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Is Washington A Top 15 Team Ahead Of The 2026 Season?
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 1946
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Summary
The Washington Huskies climb to No. 15 in Stewart Mandel and The Athletic's preseason college football rankings, can Jedd Fisch, Demond Williams Jr., and a revamped defense deliver a breakout season in the Big Ten? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau break down the ranking, examining the Huskies’ standing among the Big Ten’s elite and the key returning talent driving preseason buzz. With marquee matchups against USC, Ohio State, and Oregon looming, Washington’s big-game credentials will face an early test. Spotlight shines on the Huskies’ intimidating run defense, the leadership of the linebacker corps behind Xe'ree Alexander, Jacob Manu, and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, and how transfer portal additions like Emmanuel Karnley could shape the secondary. The offensive line’s strength behind John Mills and Kodi Greene and the recruitment of emerging prospects such as four-stars Rashaun Lavata'i and DaJohn Yarborough ramp up, while serious questions swirl around the running back rotation’s depth. Can Fisch’s recruiting strategy and Ryan Walters’ defensive scheme propel Washington into playoff contention?