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Washington Huskies Football Reporter
Outland Trophy, Maxwell, & Lombardi Award Voter
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Matt Patricia’s Ohio State defense has athletes & answers, making it one of the best in the nation.

🌰 Coverage disguises & assignment versatility.
🌰 Buckeyes’ diamond front against zone run.
🌰 Handling S Caleb Downs & LB Arvell Reese.

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Understanding Matt Patricia's Ohio State Defense
Washington's offense has been unstoppable this season, but it's now tasked with a stout Ohio State defense. Here, we break down how it works.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Get set for Washington’s opener against Colorado State on Saturday night.

🟣 Rams’ veteran QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi & big-framed TE targets.
🟡 Jedd Fisch breaks down keys to establishing early rhythm.

Pre-snap preview👇
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Pre-Snap Preview: Washington vs. Colorado State
Get set for Washington's home opener with a breakdown on Colorado State and its third-year starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Husky EDGE Hayden Moore was the top performer in UW Scrimmage.

🟣 Moore’s position switch to OLB/EDGE.
🟡 Other defensive performances & unofficial stats from last night.

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Hayden Moore, Husky Defense Stand-Outs at Scrimmage
Hayden Moore and the Washington defense had some stand-out performances during a team scrimmage on Saturday Night.
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August 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck gives high praise to former Washington RB Cam Davis at Big Ten Media Days.

🟣 Points to Davis’ work ethic, upbringing, & character traits.
🟡 Fleck’s optimism on Davis’ role in RB room.

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PJ Fleck Gives High Praise To Former Husky Cam Davis
Minnesota head coach PJ Vleck gave high praise to former Washington running back Cam Davis, who transferred this offseason.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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4⭐️ RB Brian Bonner (‘26) commits to Washington, class jumps back inside top 20.

🟣 Quick glance at his traits on the field.
🟡 How Bonner helps contribute to the identity of UW run game.

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Four-Star Commit Solidifies UW's Run Game Identity
Washington picked up another blue-chip in four-star running back Brian Bonner, reinforcing the identity in the backfield.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Three Huskies set to represent Washington in Las Vegas at Big Ten Media Days:

🟣 Demond Williams Jr. 1 of 8 B1G QB’s.
🟡 Teammates & coaches speak to his leadership.
🟣 Coleman & Prysock among JF’s 2022 class at UofA, now represent UW.

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Husky Representatives at Big Ten Media Days
Three unquestioned leaders and former original Jedd Fisch recruits set to represent Washington at Big Ten Media Days.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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In Jedd Fisch’s first full offseason at Arizona, he & staff made a crucial jump in recruiting.

➡️ Evaluating how that trend was replicated at Washington.

🟣 Thorough player evaluation & culture built the foundation for T25 recruiting classes.
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Evaluating The Recruiting Trends Of Jedd Fisch
The first full offseason proved to be a significant recruiting class for Jedd Fisch at Arizona. That trend continues at Washington.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Takeaways from 4⭐️ QB Derek Zammit’s performance at the Elite 11 Finals.

🟡 Accuracy Challenge, Pro Day, and 7-on-7 results for the UW commit.
⚫️ Top five recognition on Day One.
🟡 Bounce-back effort among the nation’s elite QB’s.

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Elite 11 Finals Results From UW Commit Derek Zammit
Washington commit Derek Zammit wrapped up his week at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles with highs and lows.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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With the addition of 4⭐️ CB Jeron Jones today, Washington now holds six blue-chips in its ‘26 class.

🟣 How Jones’ physicality & coverage skills fit at UW.
🟡 Taking a look at 4⭐️ WR Mason James, as UW priorities explosiveness on offense.

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Two More Blue-Chip Commitments for Washington
Washington continues to stack blue-chip commitments together with the addition of Jeron Jones and Mason James in the last week.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Washington’s 2026 recruiting class adds two more:

🟣 3⭐️ ATH Dre Pollard reinforces Husky staff’s emphasis on speed.
🟡 3⭐️ Sam Vyhlidal becomes fourth Oregon native TE to commit to UW in last three recruiting cycles.

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Washington Adds Two More to 2026 Recruiting Class
Washington secured the commitments of two more prospects after its second recruiting weekend of the summer with Dre Pollard and Sam Vyhlidal.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Washington’s interior defensive line has a unique blend of versatility, experience.

➡️ Breaking down the IDL & why you can expect tangible improvements up front.

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Washington Interior Defensive Line Breakdown
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June 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Washington picks up two commitments after its weekend of Official Visits.

🟣 4⭐️ Gavin Day, a top 20 safety nationally picks Huskies over Iowa & others.
🟡 3⭐️ 6’-8” offensive lineman Dominic Harris.

Plus buzz from 5⭐️ visitor👇
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Two Commitments & Buzz After Washington's Official Visit Weekend
Washington's May 30th official visit weekend was a success, landing two commitments and buzz from the weekend.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Four kickoff times announced for Washington in the Big Ten’s Early-Season TV Schedule release.

➡️ Quickly breaking down each time slot and scenario for the Huskies👇

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Four Kickoff Times Set for Washington Huskies - 2025
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May 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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5⭐️ ATH Brandon Arrington will officially visit Washington this weekend.

🟣 Nation’s No. 1 ATH adds UW to his slate of six OV’s this summer.
🟡 Etches name in front of Noah Lyles with elite speed at track event.

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Arrington To Visit Washington in Star-Studded Weekend
Five-star coveted recruit Brandon Arrington (ATH) is slated to officially visit Washington over the weekend of May 30th.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Washington’s offensive line is physically bigger and carries more depth & versatility than a year ago.

➡️ Video breakdown of the OL & the possible starting rotation up front👇

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Washington Huskies Offensive Line Breakdown
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May 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Washington is getting ready to host 17 recruits in its first big summer recruiting weekend.

🟣 Five players coming to town who currently hold commitments elsewhere.
🟡 Two 4⭐️ WR’s expected this weekend among that group.

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Washington To Host Five Recruits Currently Pledged Elsewhere
Washington's first big recruiting weekend of the summer is slated to host five recruits who currently hold commitments to other schools.
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May 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Just two CFB programs return a 1,000 yd RB and a WR with 9+ rec TD’s from their 2024 rosters:

Washington
🟣 RB Jonah Coleman (1,053 yd)
🟡 WR Denzel Boston (9 rec TD)

Baylor
🟢 RB Bryson Washington (1,028 yd)
🟡 WR Josh Cameron (10 rec TD)
May 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Washington commit Derek Zammit earns Elite 11 Finalist Invitation after @Elite11 State College Regional performance.

🟣 4⭐️ QB joins elite company within class of ‘26.
🟡 Stand-out JR season at DePaul Catholic w/ pro-style.

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Washington Commit Derek Zammit Earns Elite 11 Finalist Invite
Four-star quarterback, Washington commit Derek Zammit earns Elite 11 Finalist invite after his performance at the State College Regionals.
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May 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Washington CB Tacario Davis was a top 20 player in the ‘25 transfer portal.

➡️ Breaking down his performance this Spring, expectations, and comments from Davis & the coaches:

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Washington Cornerback Tacario Davis
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May 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Washington added a veteran presence to its QB room this Spring with Tulane transfer Kai Horton.

📺 Get to know Horton in this player profile video & see what he looked like this Spring:

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Washington Quarterback Kai Horton
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May 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Less than 14 weeks until Fall camp. Review some of the top performers & moments from UW Spring practice:

🟣 Rahshawn Clark’s MVP month.
🟡 Omari Evans clears up any question about his abilities.
🟣 tFr QB’s prove moment isn’t too big.

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Washington's MVP Moments; Future Promise From Spring Camp
Reviewing performances from the month of April as Washington football wrapped up its Spring season, moving into the offseason.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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All the unofficial stats I tracked, comments from the coaches, and sideline video.

➡️ Check out this video recap of Washington’s “Dawgs After Dark” Spring Game:

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Washington Spring Game Recap
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May 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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My reaction from last night’s “Dawgs After Dark” Washington Spring Game.

🟣 Jedd Fisch names a potential Spring Practice MVP.
🟡 tFr WR Raiden Vines-Bright fills up stats column w/ 8 catches and a TD.
🟣 4 INT’s & other defensive standouts.

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Instant Reaction From Washington's Spring Game
Washington's Spring game featured a 100-yard receiver and a performance from the defense that filled the stats column.
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May 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Back inside Husky Stadium for Washington’s Spring Game.

⏰ 6:30pm PT
📺 Big Ten Network
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May 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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You might notice some differences in this year’s Washington football team during the Spring Game.

🟣 Versatility & speed in the backfield.
🟡 New players to watch at S and WR.
🟣 O-Line rotations with several freshmen.

What to watch on Friday Night👇
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Getting You Set: Washington Spring Game, Players & Schematics
Washington's Spring Game is Friday night. We're previewing some players to watch and schematics that might look different from last season.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM