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Vorel: Demond Williams Jr.’s emergence raises Huskies’ ceiling

True freshman’s performance in Sun Bowl gave glimpse of future.

 

UW expected to hire Ryan Walters as defensive coordinator

The ex-Purdue coach would replace Steve Belichick.

 

LB Buddah Al-Uqdah announces transfer from WSU to UW

Linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah is taking his talents across the…

 

UW men trounce Cougars in 300th game between rivals

Turnovers and poor shooting doom WSU.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)

Jonah Coleman announces he will return to UW

The star running back has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season for the Huskies.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)
Jon Brockman, keynote speaker, delivers his address during the Tenth Annual Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Wednesday evening at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on September 18, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish great Jon Brockman returns to teach at alma mater

Former NBA player who starred for the Panthers and UW is relishing role in the classroom.

Jon Brockman, keynote speaker, delivers his address during the Tenth Annual Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Wednesday evening at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on September 18, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Vorel: Ahead of his Husky homecoming, Hobert has come a long way

UW’s national championship QB will be honored as a Husky Legend on Saturday.

Washington Huskies center D’Angalo Titialli (75) prepares to snap the ball next to guard Enokk Vimahi (57) versus Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Larissa Myers / Washington Athletics)

How does WSU’s defensive line stack up against UW’s new offensive line?

The Huskies have a completely different starting group up front this season.

Washington Huskies center D’Angalo Titialli (75) prepares to snap the ball next to guard Enokk Vimahi (57) versus Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Larissa Myers / Washington Athletics)
Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)

Jedd Fisch ponders UW-WSU rivalry future before Saturday’s Apple Cup

The two teams will face off for at least the next five years, but the long term is uncertain.

Washington head football coach Jedd Fisch, who will coach in his first Apple Cup on Saturday, looks toward the field in a game against Weber State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Scott Eklund / Washington Athletics)
Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)

UW and WSU to play in new college football world Apple Cup

Huskies and Cougars, no longer conference foes, will play a neutral site game at Lumen on Saturday.

Washington Huskies cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reacts after a play against Eastern Michigan at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Josie Sandquist / Washington Athletics)
Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)

Mike Vorel: If UW played worst game, it’s on the right path

New Husky running back Jonah Coleman led the Huskies with 16 carries for 127 yards and three TDs.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman runs away from the Weber State defense at Husky Stadium on August 31,2024. (Photography Courtesy of Scott Eklund / Red Box Pictures / Washington Athletics)
Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) is pressured by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com) / Tribune News Services)

Rogers arrives at UW with chance to shed ‘Air Raid’ QB label

The record-setting passer under Leach at Mississippi State adjusts to Huskies pro-style offense.

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) is pressured by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com) / Tribune News Services)
Washington running back Dillon Johnson (#7) waves his arms toward the Oregon crowd after scoring his second rushing touchdown as the No. 3 Huskies face the No. 5 Ducks in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Coe: Predictions for Huskies as they enter a new era

UW has the look of a 7-5 team with a new coach, players and conference.

Washington running back Dillon Johnson (#7) waves his arms toward the Oregon crowd after scoring his second rushing touchdown as the No. 3 Huskies face the No. 5 Ducks in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
Jedd Fisch, then-coach of the Arizona Wildcats, walks the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

5 storylines to watch as Huskies, Jedd Fisch begin fall camp

Offensive line, secondary and QB are among the questions UW will try to answer beginning Wednesday.

Jedd Fisch, then-coach of the Arizona Wildcats, walks the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Credit Jedd Fisch for rebuilding UW roster

Washington’s new coach has used the transfer portal well, but is it enough to compete in the Big Ten?

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a surprise selection when the Atlanta Falcons picked him eighth overall in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Shocker: UW QB Penix selected eighth overall in NFL draft

Atlanta surprises the football world by picking Penix; UW teammate Odunze taken one pick later.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a surprise selection when the Atlanta Falcons picked him eighth overall in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
University of Washington's new men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle meets the news media, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

Taking over at Washington personal for men’s basketball coach Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle spoke about his connection to the school during his introductory press conference Wednesday.

University of Washington's new men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle meets the news media, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Washington hires AD Chun away from rival Washington State

UW quickly targeted its in-state rival’s athletic director after Troy Dannen’s sudden departure.

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Washington hires Sprinkle as new men’s basketball coach

Danny Sprinkle is coming off an NCAA Tournament run with Utah State and previously coached at Montana State.

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington athletic director Troy Dannen looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 35-28. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington AD Troy Dannen bolts for Nebraska

Dannen leaves Seattle less than six months after taking over as the school’s athletic director. He’s taking the same job with Nebraska.

Washington athletic director Troy Dannen looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 35-28. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)