Washington Huskies enter 2026 season and USC game with questions
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In college football, star power is everything. The Washington Huskies, the USC Trojans' rival and opponent this season, have that at the most important position, quarterback. Unfortunately for Washington, that alone may not be enough for them to succeed this season. That's great news for USC.
In a recent article, Lars Hanson highlights the valid criticisms of the Washington Huskies this season. Here is what he and an Oregon sports radio host had to say about the Huskies heading into the 2026 campaign:
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"There are many ways to twist, use, and sell one word that may encapsulate the upcoming 2026 college football season for the Washington Huskies: scary.
During his weekly appearance on Puck Sports with Jason Puckett, longtime Oregon sports radio host and columnist John Canzano used the five-letter word to describe what the opposing view was of the 2023 team that featured two top ten draft picks, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and wide receiver Rome Odunze, and went on to make the school's first national championship appearance in three-plus decades.
"Look, three years ago, they scared you. Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, they were scary on offense. I think Oregon fans were scared when Washington was on offense," Canzano said. "They really have lacked that in the last couple years, and I still have a question: how do they replace (wide receiver Denzel) Boston and (running back Jonah) Coleman?"
The valid question wasn't answered much during spring camp last month, with Kennesaw State senior wide receiver transfer Christian Moss and both veteran running back additions, Jayden Limar from Oregon and Trey Cooley from Troy, out rehabbing injuries."
The Huskies have serious talent at quarterback but that only matters when your quarterback also has talent to sictrubte the ball to. Last season a shootout match vs the Huskies would have been a tough feat. This season the Trojans should feel confident they have more firepower.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Washington Huskies may not have enough weapons against USC football