# UW Football Midseason Grades

> Washington Huskies fall short of preseason hopes with midseason grades.
- Title: UW Football Midseason Grades · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Washington Huskies are 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten after seven games, failing to meet preseason expectations.