The Washington Huskies are sitting at 0-2 in conference play for the first time under Jedd Fisch, and man, that stings in the Emerald City. Our Dawgs already have half as many losses as they tallied all of last season, and the season’s early momentum feels like it’s slipping away quicker than a salmon swimming upstream.
What’s Going On With the Dawgs?
Seriously, what happened? Just last week, the Huskies had a real shot to take down No. 19 USC. It came down to the wire, but quarterback Demond Williams Jr. just couldn’t connect with a receiver in the end zone on fourth-and-10, and that was it. Game over. Another conference loss. You rarely see visiting teams walk into Husky Stadium as favorites, and for good reason: Fisch and the Huskies boast an impressive 14-3 home record. But with one home loss already in 2026, and that ugly 0-2 conference start, the script needs flipping.
This weekend brings another challenge as the Huskies host Iowa, who are surprisingly favored by 3 points. Iowa just took their first loss of the season against Ohio State, where Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes proved too much. Now, they’re heading west, looking to keep the Huskies down. The Dawgs desperately need to get back on track. Can they defend home turf and start turning this early season around? This game isn’t just another notch in the win-loss column; it’s about getting their swagger back.
Beyond Montlake: College Football Heats Up
While we’re all focused on our Huskies, Week 6 is serving up some other intense matchups across college football. Down south, No. 2 Georgia is making the trek to Tuscaloosa to face No. 6 Alabama. That’s always a clash of titans. And No. 21 UCLA is facing a huge test against No. 13 Oregon.
There are also a couple of sleeper games worth checking out for anyone looking for some extra drama. LSU, one of the SEC’s best on both sides of the ball through five games, is heading into Kentucky to face the 4-1 Wildcats. LSU has been dominant, outscoring their last two opponents 98-20 after a tough loss to Ole Miss. But here’s the kicker: they haven’t won at Kroger Field, home of Kentucky, since 2002! Kentucky’s new coach, Will Stein, has already made history, winning his first two road games, including an insane comeback overtime victory over South Carolina where they trailed 17-0. The Wildcats have a new swagger, and LSU’s long wait for a win in Lexington could just get even longer. Then there’s No. 22 Houston, who mounted a comeback from 17-0 down with quarterback Conner Weigman scoring all three touchdowns with his legs.
The Dawgs need to get it together. This matchup against Iowa is crucial for getting their season back on track. We’ll be watching every snap from the Emerald City, hoping to see Fisch rally the team and give us something to cheer about. Go Dawgs!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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