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UW Football Midseason Grades
Washington Huskies fall short of preseason hopes with midseason grades.
In brief
Washington Huskies fall short of preseason hopes with midseason grades. Washington Huskies are 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten after seven games, failing to meet preseason expectations. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Overall Record
Washington Huskies are 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten after seven games.
Quarterback Performance
Demond Williams Jr. ranks 196th nationally out of 286 FBS quarterbacks, while Elijah Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns.
Running Back Struggles
The running game ranks last in the Big Ten with 104 yards per game as UW loses top three running backs to injury.
Receiving Group
Dezmen Roebuck and Chris Lawson have 484 and 483 receiving yards, while Rashid Williams shows big-play ability.
Tight End Status
Decker DeGraaf has 13 catches for 135 yards, while Baron Naone has 103 receiving yards against Eastern Washington.
Offensive Line Issues
UW allows 22 sacks, the most in the Big Ten, with poor performance on the offensive line.
Defensive Line Strength
Edge rusher Jacob Lane is tied for the team-high in quarterback pressure and second in tackles for loss.
Linebackers Performance
The linebackers account for more than a quarter of team’s tackles but have few highlight plays.
Secondary Defense
Safeties Alex McLaughlin and Rylon Dillard-Allen and cornerbacks have two interceptions each.
Special Teams
Punter Hunter Green averages 47.9 yards on punts with 14 punts over 50 yards, including a 64-yarder.
Coaching Challenges
Coach Jedd Fisch faces decisions on starting quarterback and must fix penalty issues to become bowl eligible.
At a glance
Washington Huskies are 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten after seven games, failing to meet preseason expectations.
