AP Top 25 Poll

#2 Washington Huskies

2024

Overall Record

14-1

Last Game

vs Michigan L 13-34

Conference Record

10-0

Next Game

@Michigan 01/08/2024

New Washington head coach Jedd Fisch poses with his wife Amber, left, and daughters Ashlee, third from left, and Kendall, right, after an NCAA college football press conference Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington was able to hook Jedd Fisch with the chance to consistently contend for championships

Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for championships.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, left, and Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch, right, shake hands following the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Washington hires Arizona’s Jedd Fisch to be Huskies head coach, quickly replacing Kalen DeBoer

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer watches during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against Michigan Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, leaving national runner-up Washington

Michigan fans reach over barriers to greet football coach Jim Harbaugh as the Wolverines returned to Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, after winning the NCAA College Football Championship title with a win over Washington on Monday night in Houston. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press via AP)

Michigan Wolverines return home to screaming fans after victory over Washington Huskies

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leaves field at the end of the half against Michigan of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Washington star Michael Penix Jr. takes pounding, disappointing loss in college finale

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QB Will Rogers says he intends to stay at Washington after coaching change

Quarterback Will Rogers says he is staying at Washington after entering the transfer portal following the coaching change within the Huskies program.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes against Washington during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Washington’s Johnson limited to 33 yards rushing as Huskies fall to Michigan in CFP title game

Washington’s Dillon Johnson had a tough night Monday in the College Football Championship title game.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands near the trophy after a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 2 Washington for CFP title caps season of realignment, transfers and Harbaugh

No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington playing for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night is just about the perfect way to close the 2023 season.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

How to watch Michigan vs. Washington in national championship: Channel, time, streaming

Washington plays Michigan football in the national championship game tonight. Here’s how to watch, including channel, start time and streaming.

The trophy is displays during media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Houston. The game will played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Washington’s Carson Bruener looks to follow in father’s footsteps and win national title

Many of the Washington Huskies feel a connection to the 1991 team that won the school’s only national title with players from that squad visiting with them and sharing stories of their run.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. grets fans after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP’s all-bowl team

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s wizardry in the Sugar Bowl got the Huskies into Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game.

Washington defensive end Bralen Trice (8) celebrates during the second half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Texas, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Edge rusher Bralen Trice hopes for one more big performance for Washington, this time for the title

Understandably overshadowed by Washington’s high-powered offense and the performance this season from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his stable of wide receivers, the Huskies understand their defense has to do its part in the national championship game against No. 1 Michigan.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. celebrates after the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Michael Penix Jr. leads Washington to 37-31 win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game against Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal has historical significance for Washington and Texas

Second seed Washington and third-seeded Texas clash in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans with a berth in the Jan. 8 national championship game in Houston on the line.

Katie Feeney, a social media reporter, films the Sugar Bowl trophy during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game between Texas and Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Washington’s first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for former Tulane AD Troy Dannen

The Washington Huskies’ first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for new athletic director Troy Dannen.

FILE - Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Longhorns meet Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in the Sugar Bowl in a matchup of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas

No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas meet in a College Football Playoff matchup at the Sugar Bowl of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling.

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Oregon during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event(AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Washington taking lessons from ‘Boys in the Boat’ into the CFP semifinal

The Washington Huskies are applying lessons from Olympic rowing in 1936 to their quest for a college football national title at the dawn of 2024.

FILE - Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Fautanu and the Huskies' offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 2 Washington’s ‘nasty’ offensive line out prove West Coast football can out-tough Texas in CFP

Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has heard all the snide remarks about finesse West Coast football and not being tough enough.

FILE - Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze looks into the stands after an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Sept. 9, 2023, in Seattle. Odunze, who played the middle portion of the year with a broken rib and finished the year as a first-team All-American on seemingly every list, will face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Washington WR Rome Odunze looks for a final starring chapter in the College Football Playoff

Rome Odunze will leave Washington in the discussion as the best wide receiver ever to wear the purple and the gold.

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with the trophy after the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Washington’s Kalen DeBoer is the AP coach of the year after leading undefeated Huskies to the CFP

Washington’s Kalen DeBoer has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football.

Washington adds another QB with Will Rogers set to join the Huskies

Washington has added another quarterback who could take over once Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. says farewell.

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with the trophy after the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 as we’ve known it says farewell with return to playoff, 8 total teams going bowling

The Pac-12 is returning to the College Football Playoff for the first time in seven years, has another school as part of the New Year’s Six and will send a total of eight teams to bowls in the last year with its current membership.

Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan celebrates the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting

Washington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1. It will be a rematch of last year’s Alamo Bowl.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix looks to pass against Washington during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix dejected after loss in Pac-12 championship, mum on status for bowl game

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix couldn’t move, sitting in shock, slumped in distraught for several minutes with a towel over his head after his Ducks lost 34-31 to Washington in the Pac 12 Championship on Friday.

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs in a touchdown in front of Washington State defensive back Sam Lockett III (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game ,Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Michael Penix Jr. and No. 3 Washington need the offense to start clicking again against No. 5 Oregon

Rome Odunze can see not all is right with the offense for No. 3 Washington. It hasn’t looked quite right since Odunze caught the winning touchdown to beat Oregon back in October.

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, right facing, lifts the Apple Cup trophy after a win over Washington State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup

Grady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an undefeated regular season.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. smiles on the field following a 35-28 victory over Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 5 Washington looks to secure Pac-12 championship berth against No. 10 Oregon State

No. 5 Washington will be looking to clinch a spot this weekend in the Pac-12 championship game but No. 10 Oregon State could play disruptor in its final home game before 10 teams leave the conference.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., right, celebrates his touchdown against Utah with teammates Parker Brailsford (72) and Nate Kalepo, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 5 Washington is used to winning close games. Huskies may get another one against No. 10 Beavers

Fifth-ranked Washington’s last six wins have all been by 10 points or less. If the Huskies are going to make it to 12-0 they’ll probably have to keep winning close ones.

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze, left, makes a touchdown catch in front of Utah cornerback Tao Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 5 Washington reached 10-0 for only the second time after beating No. 13 Utah 35-28

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 5 Washington pitched a shut out in the second half to rally for a 35-28 win over No. 13 Utah.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is interviewed after the team's win over Southern California in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Next challenge for No. 5 Washington in the Huskies’ stretch run is a visit from No. 13 Utah

No. 5 Washington can come close to putting an end to Utah’s run on top of the Pac-12 Conference with a win over the 13th-ranked Utes on Saturday.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass as California linebacker Xavier Carlton, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

No. 5 Washington looks to preserve its perfect record when the Huskies host No. 13 Utah

No. 5 Washington’s treacherous November stretch returns home and features a matchup with always dangerous Utah.

Washington defensive end Zion Tupuola-Fetui, right, forces a fumble by Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Zion Tupuola-Fetui made one of the biggest plays for No. 5 Washington with a heavy heart

The messages flooding the inbox and social media accounts of Washington’s Zion Tupuola-Fetui in recent days will slow down.

Washington running back Dillon Johnson (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Johnson runs for 256 yards, 4 TDs in No. 5 Washington’s high-octane 52-42 win over No. 24 USC

No. 5 Washington’s prolific offense kept the Huskies unbeaten with a 52-42 victory over No. 24 Southern California.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

No. 6 Ducks and QB Bo Nix host California on Saturday at Autzen

Oregon is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, as well as the AP Top 25. The Ducks are within striking distance of the playoffs, but they’re still behind the undefeated Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 and national rankings.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Penix, No. 5 Huskies face Williams, No. 24 Trojans in Pac-12 showdown

One of the most anticipated Pac-12 games of the season takes place when the fifth-ranked Washington Huskies visit the No. 24 Southern California Trojans on Saturday.