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After University of Washington football recruiters couldn't convince one Junipero Serra High School defensive back to come to Montlake, they'll turn to another from that reputable Northern California program and see if they can entice him to head north.

Huskies, Cougars Will Open Coming Season On Sunday

Some who have played in the Apple Cup consider it something akin to a religious experience. Well, the longstanding rivalry game between the University of Washington and Washington State football teams moved a little closer in that direction with Wednesday's announcement that the teams will now play on Sunday, September 6.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 27

Deion Sanders, Colorado lose DL recruit to Big Ten program

In his senior season, the younger Peko totaled 38 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and five sacks for Oaks Christian High School.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 26

Huskies Turn Up The Volume In Pursuit of Kamil Loud

Lately, the University of Washington football team has preferred its starting cornerbacks to be tall and physical. The Huskies have relied on guys such as Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock, former first-teamers and now in the NFL, and Dylan Robinson and Manny Karnley, projected as their next pair of No.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 26

Husky Running Back Target Sets Selection Day

Da'Jon Talley-Rhodes, a Washington, D.C., running back who has the University of Washington among his final six choices, will reveal his college football destination on June 3, he posted on Tuesday.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 24

Huskies Continue to Pursue Rising Tacoma-Area Lineman

Yes, the University of Washington football recruiters have the cache to pursue several star-studded offensive linemen throughout the West, from Colorado to California to Arizona, who are rated as highly as anyone nationally.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 24

Huskies Should Play Up Rain Angle With 2028 Hoop Recruit

College basketball recruiting often comes down to nuances, with coaches looking for whatever connection, no matter how small, they can make with talented players hounded by dozens of teams.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 24

Huskies Trying to Mold Clay Into Immediate Starter

In watching freshman wide receiver Jordan Clay, everyone at University of Washington spring football was left with little more than a movie trailer. Just a glimpse, a small window, actually more of a tease.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 23

X Marks His Spot As UW Starting Linebacker

When Xe'ree Alexander came out of Kennedy Catholic High School, Kalen DeBoer's University of Washington football recruiters passed on the All-State linebacker, even though his brother played for the Huskies at the time.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 22

Huskies Among Finalists For Lincoln Kennedy's Son

In 1988, a kid named Lincoln Kennedy from San Diego had a big decision to make regarding his college football destination. While he had endless offers to sort through, he wound up choosing Washington over Michigan.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 21

Huskies Still Hoping to Land Four 4-Star Offensive Linemen

Ten weeks ago, University of Washington offensive-line coaches Michael Switzer and Mike Brewster had four extra-large 4-star recruits gathered in the same room in Montlake, posing for photos, getting to know each other, sharing in Husky Junior Day activities.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 21

Huskies Enter Donald Tabron Quarterback Sweepstakes

Number 37. Pardon University of Washington football recruiters for feeling as if they entered the local licensing office on Wednesday afternoon and were handed a tiny slip of paper and directed to find a seat and endure a long wait.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 20

Australian Guard Reportedly Commits to UW

Restocking the roster in a creative if not urgent manner, the University of Washington basketball program continues to look under rocks in faraway places for help, this time adding Australian guard Tristan Devers, according to DraftExpress.

Jedd Fisch News / Yardbarker / May 19

How Jedd Fisch, Washington won in-state commitment from elite DL

Nonu is Washington's 15th commitment and Fisch is building a strong class. With the addition of Nonu, it's now ranked No. 11 nationally.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 19

State's Top Player Tevita Nonu Commits to Huskies

At the University of Washington, Nonu is good news. On Tuesday afternoon, the state's No. 1 defensive if not top overall player -- O'Dea High School defensive tackle Tevita Nonu -- committed to the Huskies.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 19

UW Should Get Creative In Its Recruitment of 'Superman'

Superman, meet Batman. University of Washington recruiters have jumped into the free-for-all pursuit of 5-star safety Casey "Superman" Barner from Powder Springs, Georgia, and the Class of 2028, and they'll need to do something to differentiate themselves with their sales pitch from the others.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / May 18

UW Roster Review: In Spring, Huskies Unveiled E-Man

The mark of a great player is the guy who can come in and acquire or replenish a nickname before he spends barely a week with his new football team. Such is the case for the University of Washington cornerback called Emmanuel "Manny" Karnley, who for the most part answers to none of those titles while running around Montlake.