Through three weeks of the season, Washington Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch has given fans something they desperately wanted after last year’s 6-7 disappointment: reasons to believe again. The Huskies sit at 3-0, with decisive wins over Colorado State, UC Davis, and rival Washington State, and they’ve done it with an explosive offense that ranks among the best in the country.
Fisch is making the most of his roster. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has thrived as the leader of the offense, distributing the ball to a balanced cast of weapons. He has a Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award under his belt, accounting for 998 total yards with eight touchdowns and no turnovers.
Running back Jonah Coleman has powered the ground game, leading the entire nation in rushing touchdowns despite playing one less game than most of his peers. Wide receiver Denzel Boston is emerging as one of the top perimeter threats in the Big Ten -- he has 16 recptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns, along with a punt-return touchdown. The offensive line is revamped, and playing very well.
The result: Washington is averaging over 55 points per game, the second-highest mark in the nation. That 70-point outburst against UC Davis wasn’t just a blowout, it was a statement that Fisch’s scheme is firing on all cylinders.
If there’s one area holding back Fisch’s early-season grade, it’s the defense. New defensive coordinator Ryan Walters has yet to get his unit fully settled. The Huskies have given up more points than they’d like in each outing to teams they significantly outclass, even if the games were never truly in doubt. To Fisch’s credit, he hired a coach known for defensive acumen, and the Huskies have the personnel to improve. If the defense can find stability, this team goes from dangerous to downright scary.
Recruiting is another sign of progress. Fisch’s 2026 class currently ranks No. 19 nationally, four spots higher than in 2025. That upward trend is crucial as the Huskies adjust to competing in the Big Ten against recruiting powerhouses like Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State, and Oregon. With Fisch showing the trust to play freshmen early, hopefully that's a sign that his development of these recruits will bring long-term, sustained success to the program.
Of course, non-conference play is only the warm-up. Fisch’s real test begins this week when Washington welcomes No. 1 Ohio State to Husky Stadium. It will be a measuring-stick moment, not only for his team but for Fisch himself.
Still, after inheriting a depleted roster after Kalen DeBoer's departure, fans should have plenty of reasons to be excited about Fisch and the current state of Husky football. Especially when you consider struggling programs like UCLA and Florida (Fisch's alma mater) are having their fans wishing they will hire Fisch in the next coaching carousel, Washington should feel good about where it stands.