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Williams, Azzopardi assess the State of the Huskies' offense going into the 118th Apple Cup
- Washington is preparing for Washington State's new defense by combining Trent Bray's Oregon State scheme tape with current Cougar personnel cutups, using the extended lead-in to account for Week 1 uncertainty.
- Demond Williams has emphasized pocket reads, checkdowns and progressions while studying avoidable sacks and running decisions from last season to reduce hits and preserve his health through Big Ten play.
- With longtime center Landen Hatchett unavailable for the Apple Cup, converted tackle Kolt Dieterich will make his first start at center after missing spring work with a shoulder injury, with Jake Flores and Geirean Hatchett available behind him.
- Decker DeGraaf and Baron Naone share an OR designation at tight end, with both trusted as vertical receivers and blockers despite DeGraaf holding the experience advantage.
- Justice Williams positioned himself for a larger receiver role during fall camp, while Chris Lawson is the first receiver off the bench and can cover all three spots in Jedd Fisch's offense.
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Podcast: DawgmanRadio: A big chat about Washington's first big scrimmage
- Dylan Robinson was unavailable, leaving his return timetable as an unresolved availability issue.
- Washington's center alignment depends on Landen Hatchett's health: Colt is the projected starter in the middle if Hatchett cannot play, but likely shifts outside when Hatchett is available.
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Jedd Fisch Monday Press Conference Notes - Apple Cup
- Baron Naone earned a season-long split at tight end with Decker DeGraaf after a strong camp in which his blocking, receiving and added size stood out.
- Washington does not expect Landen Hatchett to play against Washington State, so versatile lineman Kolt Dieterich will start at center with the first-team offense.
- Washington plans a true running-back committee with Quaid Carr, Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley all receiving carries.
- Jacob Manu has solidified a starting linebacker job, and Washington trusts four linebackers enough to vary between two- and three-linebacker packages.
- Jeron Jones spent significant camp time outside while Dylan Robinson was not fully healthy, but Washington expects both Jones and Rahshawn Clark to play extensively and views Clark as its top returner.
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Tailbacks Quaid Carr And Jayden Limar Talk Competition, Offseason Work, Playing Running Back In Husky Offense
- Quaid Carr added roughly 14 to 15 pounds and is approaching his 200-pound target as he prepares for a larger sophomore role.
- Carr says he is ready to contribute but the running-back rotation remains unsettled, with Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley still competing for serious snaps.
- Carr's added weight has improved his pass protection, while learning an offense that installed roughly 400 plays during camp remains his biggest challenge.
- Jayden Limar is nearing full health after ankle rehabilitation and is targeting Week 1 while following a workload plan designed to keep him available throughout the season.
- Washington's running backs are expected to handle a complete role that includes carries, receiving work and pass protection.
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2026 Washington Huskies Fall Camp Practice Wrap-Up - Day 19
- Washington shifted from broad position competition to opponent-specific situations and rapid personnel substitutions ten days before its opener against Washington State.
- Champ Taulealea appears to have secured the starting right-guard job, while Geirean Hatchett is rotating between right guard and backup center behind Kolt Dieterich.
- Practice repetitions confirmed Demond Williams as Washington's first quarterback, followed by Elijah Brown and Dash Beierly.
- Quaid Carr led the running-back rotation ahead of Brian Bonner and Trey Cooley, with Cooley showing his best burst of camp while Jayden Limar worked separately.
- Donovan Robinson and Elijah Durr did not practice, while Landen Hatchett and Charlie Crowell stopped after early work and Devin Hyde and Bodpegn Miller spent most of the session on a separate field.
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2026 Washington Huskies Fall Camp Practice Wrap-Up - Final Day of Camp
- Washington closed fall camp with scout-team work, detailed special-teams periods and situational repetition focused on the Apple Cup.
- Dylan Robinson produced a tipped interception, while Elinneus Davis forced a fumble that Jacob Lane recovered during the final practice.
- Jacob Lane and Paul Mencke Jr. each blocked a kick in a period designed to improve Washington's pressure technique on special teams.
- Running back Jordan Washington warmed up with the team for the first observed time since suffering a neck injury in spring practice.
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Four Huskies On Comeback Player Of The Year Award Watch List
- SEATTLE – Washington's Charlie Crowell , Trey Cooley , Kade Eldridge and Rashid Williams have been named to the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list, College Sports Communicators, The Associated Press (AP) and the Fiesta Sports Foundation announced today.
- At the conclusion of each season, in a vote by a panel of college football writers, editors, and sports information directors, three college football student-athletes are...
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Podcast: DawgmanRadio: Day 6 continues the ramp-up to UW's first scrimmage of fall
- Washington's offensive-line depth is currently most important at center and right tackle, where the staff has needed backup solutions during camp.
- CJ Christian remains unavailable after a spring injury, while Jonah Robinson has participated in practice but has not received full clearance.
- No current injury is expected to cause a long-term absence, and one limited player is targeted to return for the next major scrimmage.
- Cole Dietrich has performed well, while Paki Finau is viewed as talented enough to start for many conference teams.
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Washington's Freshman Class Was The BIGGEST WINNER Of Spring Camp
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- Washington's freshman class was described as the clear spring-camp winner, with multiple first-year players already looking like fall rotation pieces.
- WR Trez Davis is the most actionable offensive skill note: outside of projected starters Dezmen Roebuck and Rashid Williams, he was called Washington's most consistent spring receiver.
- LT Kodi Greene appears headed toward the starting left tackle job as a true freshman, with Colt Dietrich still working back from injury and limited in contact work.
- RB Quaid Carr has created a real role question after a strong spring and a 65-yard touchdown run, especially with Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley returning from injuries and Jordan Washington's status uncertain.
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