Team Information
Ground | Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium |
City | Seattle, Washington |
Conference | Big Ten, |
Nickname | Huskies |
About Washington Huskies Football
The Washington Huskies football team represents the University of Washington in college football. As a founding member of the Pac-12 Conference, the team has a rich history in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). However, the Huskies transitioned to the Big Ten Conference starting from the 2024 season.
Name of Team | Washington Huskies |
First season | 1889 |
Athletic director | Patrick Chun |
Head coach | Jedd Fisch |
Stadium | Husky Stadium |
Location | Seattle, Washington |
Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Division | N/A |
Field surface | AstroTurf |
Conference titles | 18 (1916, 1919, 1925, 1936, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2016, 2018, 2023) |
Division titles | 4 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020) |
Fight song | Bow Down to Washington |
Mascot | Dubs II |
Rivals | Washington State (rivalry), Oregon (rivalry), Northwest Championship |
Consensus All-Americans | 23 |
Washington Huskies Football Introduction
The Washington Huskies football program’s history dates back to the late 19th century. It all began in 1892, when organized team football was introduced at the University of Washington, following an informal game played by the "University Eleven" in 1889.
Initially, the team competed as an independent entity. However, in 1916, Washington became one of the founding members of the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC), which underwent several transformations over the years, eventually evolving into the modern-day Pac-12 Conference.
Throughout its history, the Huskies have amassed an impressive collection of accolades. This includes two national championships, won in 1960 and 1991, along with an impressive tally of 18 conference titles.
Their success has been consistent, with championship wins in every decade since the 1910s. Additionally, the Huskies have won four Pac-12 North Division titles, further underscoring their sustained excellence on the field.
Washington Huskies Football History
Washington Huskies Football History spans over decades, starting from its early years in 1889 to the present day. Organized team football was introduced to the University of Washington in 1892, with the team progressing from playing a couple of games per season to ten matches annually as the sport gained popularity. The team played its first game against Washington State College in 1900 which was later known as the Apple Cup.
The Gil Dobie era from 1908 to 1916 marked remarkable success. Dobie coached for nine seasons and achieved a remarkable 58–0–3 record. Under Dobie's leadership, the team witnessed an NCAA all-time longest 64-game unbeaten streak and a 40-game winning streak.
Coaches like Enoch Bagshaw (1921–1929) and James Phelan (1930–1941) led the team to their first two Rose Bowl berths and several PCC championships.
Notable coaches like Jim Owens (1957–1974) and Don James (1975–1992) further solidified the Huskies' football legacy. James led the team to four Rose Bowls and one Orange Bowl, with a dominating 1991 season resulting in a shared national championship.
Washington Huskies Football Coach
Since its beginning in 1889, the Washington Huskies football team has been led by 31 head coaches
Jedd Fisch is the current head coach leading the team. Previously, he served as the head coach at the University of Arizona for three seasons. On January 14, 2024, Fisch accepted the position, becoming the 31st head coach at Washington. His seven-year contract is valued at $7.75 million annually, reflecting the university's investment in his leadership.
Here is a table listing all the head coaches of the Washington Huskies football team with the duration they served as head coach:
Head coach | Tenure |
Jedd Fisch | 2024–present |
Kalen DeBoer | 2022–2023 |
Bob Gregory | 2021 (interim) |
Jimmy Lake | 2020–2021 |
Chris Petersen | 2014–2019 |
Marques Tuiasosopo | 2013 (interim) |
Steve Sarkisian | 2009–2013 |
Tyrone Willingham | 2005–2008 |
Keith Gilbertson | 2003–2004 |
Rick Neuheisel | 1999–2002 |
Jim Lambright | 1993–1998 |
Don James | 1975–1992 |
Jim Owens | 1957–1974 |
Darrell Royal | 1956 |
John Cherberg | 1953–1955 |
Howard Odell | 1948–1952 |
Ralph Welch | 1942–1947 |
James Phelan | 1930–1941 |
Enoch Bagshaw | 1921–1929 |
Stub Allison | 1920 |
Claude J. Hunt | 1917, 1919 |
Tony Savage | 1918 |
Gil Dobie | 1908–1916 |
Victor M. Place | 1906–1907 |
Oliver Cutts | 1905 |
James Knight | 1902–1904 |
Jack Wright | 1901 |
J. S. Dodge | 1900 |
A. S. Jeffs | 1899 |
Carl L. Clemans | 1897 |
Ralph Nichols | 1895–1896, 1898 |
Charles Cobb | 1894 |
W. B. Goodwin | 1892–1893 |
Washington Huskies Football Stadium: Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium, officially known as Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, is an open-air football venue located at the University of Washington in Seattle. Since 1920, it has served as the home ground for the Washington Huskies. It also temporarily hosted the Seattle Seahawks from 2000 to 2001 during the construction of Qwest Field (Now known as Lumen Field).
The stadium also hosts the university's annual commencement ceremonies each June. At the southeast corner of the campus, it offers panoramic views overlooking Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains.
A significant milestone in Husky Stadium's history occurred with a $280 million renovation in 2013. This revitalization project brought about modernization and enhancements, including a unique U-shaped design that strategically minimizes glare for players and spectators alike. Prior to this renovation, the stadium boasted a sizable capacity of 72,500 seats, making it the largest stadium in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington Huskies Football Rivals
Notable rivalries of the Washington Huskies football team include:
Washington State
The rivalry between Washington and Washington State, known as the Apple Cup, dates back to 1900. Traditionally, this matchup serves as the final game of the regular season for both teams. Since 1963. The winner of the Apple Cup is awarded the Apple Cup trophy by the state's governor. Washington currently leads the series with a record of 75 wins, 33 losses, and 6 ties as of the 2022 season.
Oregon
The rivalry between Washington and Oregon, often called the Oregon–Washington football rivalry, started in 1900. Washington has the upper hand in the series with 62 wins, 48 losses, and 5 ties.
Northwest Championship
The Northwest Championship is secured by Washington when they sweep victories against Oregon State, Oregon, and Washington State. These four Pacific Northwest rivals have engaged in a round-robin format since the 1903 season, competing for regional supremacy.
Washington Huskies Football Record and stats
Washington Huskies have won a total of 18 conference championships throughout its history.
Among these championships are four PCC titles, three AAWU titles, one Pac-8 championship, seven Pac-10 titles, and three Pac-12 titles.
Additionally, Washington has won four Pac-12 North Division titles since the introduction of divisions in 2011.
Conference championships
Season | Conference | Coach | Conference record | Overall record |
1916 | PCC | Gil Dobie | 3–0–1 | 6–0–1 |
1919† | Claude J. Hunt | 2–1–0 | 5–1–0 | |
1925 | Enoch Bagshaw | 5–0–0 | 11–0–1 | |
1936 | James Phelan | 7–0–1 | 7–2–1 | |
1959† | AAWU | Jim Owens | 3–1–0 | 10–1–0 |
1960 | 4–0–0 | 10–1–0 | ||
1963 | 4–1–0 | 6–5–0 | ||
1977 | Pacific-8 | Don James | 6–1–0 | 10–2–0 |
1980 | Pacific-10 | 6–1–0 | 9–3–0 | |
1981 | 6–2–0 | 10–2–0 | ||
1990 | 7–1–0 | 10–2–0 | ||
1991 | 8–0–0 | 12–0–0 | ||
1992† | 6–2–0 | 9–3–0 | ||
1995† | Jim Lambright | 6–1–1 | 7–4–1 | |
2000† | Rick Neuheisel | 7–1 | 11–1 | |
2016 | Pac-12 | Chris Petersen | 8–1 | 12–2 |
2018 | 7–2 | 10–4 | ||
2023 | Kalen DeBoer | 9–0 | 14–1 |
Division championships
Season | Conference | Division | Coach | Opponent | CG result |
2016 | Pac-12 | North | Chris Petersen | Colorado | W 41–10 |
2017† | Pac-12 | North | Chris Petersen | N/A: lost tiebreaker to Stanford | |
2018† | Pac-12 | North | Chris Petersen | Utah | W 10–3 |
2020 | Pac-12 | North | Jimmy Lake | N/A: unable to participate due to having insufficient players available |
Washington Huskies Football Roster
The Washington Huskies football team includes players from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique experience to the team
On the offensive side, players include:
NO | Player Name | Position |
14 | William Haskell | QB |
19 | Alex Johnson | QB |
10 | Austin Mack | QB |
5 | Dylan Morris | QB |
9 | Michael Penix Jr. | QB |
17 | Teddy Purcell | QB |
13 | Camdyn Stiegeler | QB |
28 | Sam Adams II | RB |
25 | Ryder Bumgarner | RB |
22 | Cameron Davis | RB |
7 | Dillon Johnson | RB |
6 | Richard Newton | RB |
21 | Daniyel Ngata | RB |
8 | Will Nixon | RB |
20 | Tybo Rogers | RB |
4 | Germie Bernard | WR |
12 | Denzel Boston | WR |
82 | Owen Coutts | WR |
84 | Jackson Girouard | WR |
0 | Giles Jackson | WR |
31 | Luke Luchini | WR |
15 | Taeshaun Lyons | WR |
11 | Jalen McMillan | WR |
1 | Rome Odunze | WR |
80 | Jake Parnagian | WR |
2 | Ja'Lynn Polk | WR |
89 | Keith Reynolds | WR |
18 | Camden Sirmon | WR |
81 | Mason Wheeler | WR |
3 | Rashid Williams | WR |
85 | Josh Cuevas | TE |
83 | Devin Culp | TE |
91 | John Frazier | TE |
88 | Quentin Moore | TE |
87 | Ryan Otton | TE |
86 | Griffin Waiss | TE |
37 | Jack Westover | TE |
67 | Aidan Anderson | OL |
72 | Parker Brailsford | OL |
77 | Julius Buelow | OL |
63 | Roice Cleeland | OL |
54 | Parker Cross | OL |
68 | Soane Faasolo | OL |
55 | Troy Fautanu | OL |
56 | Geirean Hatchett | OL |
66 | Landen Hatchett | OL |
58 | Zachary Henning | OL |
76 | Elishah Jackett | OL |
71 | Nate Kalepo | OL |
70 | Jalen Klemm | OL |
78 | Matteo Mele | OL |
64 | Gaard Memmelaar | OL |
65 | Samuel Peacock | OL |
73 | Roger Rosengarten | OL |
74 | Kahlee Tafai | OL |
75 | Robert Wyrsch | OL |
Players on the defensive side include:
NO | Player Name | Position |
68 | Ulumoo Ale | DL |
55 | Jacob Bandes | DL |
93 | Habib Bello | DL |
90 | Elinneus Davis | DL |
91 | Tuli Letuligasenoa | DL |
97 | Bradley McGannon | DL |
94 | Jayvon Parker | DL |
99 | Faatui Tuitele | DL |
46 | Sekai Asoau-Afoa | LB |
51 | Braydon Bruener | LB |
42 | Carson Bruener | LB |
17 | Deven Bryant | LB |
15 | Zach Durfee | LB |
54 | Drew Fowler | LB |
10 | Ralen Goforth | LB |
44 | Austin Harnetiaux | LB |
45 | Maurice Heims | LB |
41 | Lance Holtzclaw | LB |
14 | Milton Hopkins Jr. | LB |
47 | Anthony James | LB |
88 | Jake Jennings | LB |
48 | Jacob Lane | LB |
53 | Logan Lisherness | LB |
56 | Jacob Mason | LB |
49 | Griffin Miller | LB |
8 | Bralen Trice | LB |
52 | Voi Tunuufi | LB |
4 | Zion Tupuola-Fetui | LB |
11 | Alphonzo Tuputala | LB |
5 | Edefuan Ulofoshio | LB |
33 | Jordan Whitney | LB |
6 | Davon Banks | CB |
19 | Darren Barkins | CB |
27 | Jakson Berman | CB |
23 | Leroy Bryant | CB |
9 | Thaddeus Dixon | CB |
0 | Jaivion Green | CB |
34 | Antonio Hill | CB |
25 | Elijah Jackson | CB |
1 | Jabbar Muhammad | CB |
40 | Anay Nagarajan | CB |
3 | Mishael Powell | CB |
2 | Caleb Presley | CB |
16 | Curley Reed | CB |
13 | Kamren Fabiculanan | DB |
7 | Dominique Hampton | DB |
21 | Dyson McCutcheon | DB |
12 | Tristan Dunn | S |
24 | Makell Esteen | S |
26 | Diesel Gordon | S |
18 | Vincent Holmes | S |
30 | Sean Toomey-Stout | S |
20 | Asa Turner | S |
32 | Tristan Warner | S |
Washington Huskies Football Schedule
The Washington Huskies 2024 regular season schedule is as follows:
Date | Opponent |
Sat, 31 Aug | Weber State |
Sat, 7 Sep | Eastern Michigan |
Sat, 14 Sep | Washington State |
Sat, 21 Sep | Northwestern |
Sat, 28 Sep | Rutgers |
Sat, 5 Oct | Michigan |
Sat, 12 Oct | Iowa |
Sat, 26 Oct | Indiana |
Sat, 2 Nov | USC |
Sat, 9 Nov | Penn State |
Sat, 16 Nov | UCLA |
Sat, 30 Nov | Oregon |
FAQ's On Washington Huskies Football
A. The team was founded in 1889, making it one of the oldest college football programs in the United States.
A. The Washington Huskies joined the Big Ten Conference starting from the 2024 season.
A. The team won two national championships in 1960 and 1991.
A. The Huskies play their home games at Husky Stadium, located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
A. Jedd Fisch currently serves as the head coach of the Washington Huskies football team.