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Twenty former University of Washington football players who entered the transfer portal last month have found new schools. The Parker twins, defensive tackles Jayvon and Armon, a senior and a junior, ended up together at Maryland in yet another package deal for those siblings.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 6

Huskies Offer Another Arizona Quarterback

The University of Washington football team depends on a quarterback from Arizona to run the offense. How about another? On Wednesday, the Huskies put a scholarship offer out there for 6-foot-3, 205-pound Will Mencl, a 4-star signal-caller from Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 5

Huskies Lose Two More Players Likely for Season

The buzzer sounded on the University of Washington basketball team's 84-74 defeat to Iowa, but afterward the losses kept coming. First coach Danny Sprinkle addressed the absence of freshman point guard JJ Mandaquit and shared how the first-year player likely was out for the season with a foot injury.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 5

Huskies Shoot Lights Out, Then Lose Touch and Game

For 20 minutes against Iowa, the University of Washington basketball team was so hot, the Huskies should have called game and gone home. In the opening half on Wednesday night, they connected on a blistering 76.9 percent of their shots, hitting 20 of 26, and this was after Hannes Steinbach's last-second tip-in was waved off.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 4

Travel-Tested Huskies Host Hawkeyes At Home

The University of Washington basketball team will entertain Iowa on Wednesday night and, hopefully for the Huskies' sake, they won't have any trouble getting to Alaska Airlines Arena for the Big Ten Conference match-up.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 3

Huskies Turn Up As Finalist For Colorado Lineman

In the past, offensive lineman Reis Russell has showed up on various recruiting visits at the University of Washington by himself, accompanied by his mom or he's been in the company of his quarterback, another Huard no less.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 2

When Needed, Huskies Can Change A Twenty

One thing certain about this current University of Washington basketball team is it has a lot of guys who can score a big number. For the second time this

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 1

Huskies Were More Feisty Than Usual At Northwestern

At Northwestern, the University of Washington basketball team was at its defensive best, with Franck Kepnang tying his career high in blocked shots with 6.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 1

Huskies Continue Pursuit of Latest Puyallup Headliner

Inside Puyallup High School is an oak trophy case that tells the story of all the great ones who have come through this place, among them football headliners such as the Huards, Hobert, Kralik, Gallagher and Looker.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 30

Huskies Look to Minnesota For Another D-Lineman

University of Washington football recruiters have been down this road before -- one that crosses the gentle Minnesota landscape, leads away from the heavily populated areas, and ends at the doorstep of a large human being who tackles people.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 29

Fast-Starting Huskies Don't Finish Well, Lose to Illinois

Two time zones from home, Danny Sprinkle's guys got off to a confident start at Illinois, played tough well into the second half and demonstrated once more they're a good basketball team when they want to be.

Jayvon Parker News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 29

Jayvon Parker Transfers To Another Big Ten School

If he had to have a fresh start, it seems only appropriate that former University of Washington defensive tackle Jayvon Parker would end up on the East Coast ,not all that far from where he played his last meaningful football game.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 29

JJ Mandaquit Couldn't Avoid Being UW Freshman

JJ Mandaquit arrived at the University of Washington with a fairly sizable basketball reputation -- tested international player, unparalleled passer, point guard supreme -- and in five games he went from starter to coming off the bench.

Washington Huskies News / Yardbarker / January 29

Washington lands 4-star WR Zerek Sidney over Oklahoma and Arizona State

Washington was able to outmaneuver both a local school and a historic program to land the commitment.

Updated ranking shows how far Fernando Mendoza rose in 2025

10 notable college football transfers and where they landed

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 29

Huskies Pick Up Another 2027 Wide Receiver

A photo of Zerek Sidney holding up an advance newspaper copy of him winning a 2024 Arizona 5A state championship has pretty much defined his football career over the past 14 months.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 28

As UW Visits Illinois, Rencher Likely Done For Season

The University of Washington basketball team finds itself in the Midwest at ninth-ranked Illinois, waiting to play a Thursday night game, just trying to scrounge up enough players to get by in an incredibly unhealthy season.

Huskies Turn to Ohio State for Wide-Receiver Help

If you can't beat the Buckeyes, have them join you. On Wednesday, the University of Washington football team added its third Ohio State player in three seasons, and second during this transfer portal cycle, by reportedly signing redshirt freshman wide receiver Bodpegn Miller, according to 247Sports.

Jedd Fisch News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 28

Fisch-Led Husky Expedition Moves Through Arizona

On Tuesday morning, University of Washington football coach Jedd Fisch and his offensive-line coach Michael Switzer shared a hallway at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, with Dajohn Yarborough.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 27

UW Football Schedule Looks Favorable With Early Home Games

The University of Washington football team will have absolutely no excuses for getting off to a slow start during the upcoming football season if that happens.

Damon Huard News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 27

UW Counters Oregon Offer to Huard With One of Its Own

Thirty-two years ago, the Oregon football team shifted the balance of powr in the Northwest from Washington by intercepting a Damon Huard pass and returning it 97 yards for a touchdown late in the game to preserve a 31-20 victory.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 25

Huskies Regroup to Dismantle Dismal Ducks

Seattle is a football town, simple as that. That's why Alaska Airlines Arena was just half full at tipoff for Sunday's Washington-Oregon basketball game with a noon tipoff, with stragglers showing up as it went on.

Washington Huskies Baseball in 2026: Identity, Culture, and Program Outlook

I grew up on the West Coast, loving PAC-12 baseball, and Washington was always one of those special places that just takes your breath away. When you step onto the field at Husky Ballpark, you are instantly transformed into a paradise of baseball.

Demond Williams Jr. News / Yardbarker / January 9

Washington sets important precedent with QB Demond Williams Jr.

Washington sets important transfer portal precedent with QB Demond Williams Jr.

The saga between quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and the University of Washington has reached a conclusion.

John Henry Daley follows Kyle Whittingham, transfers to Michigan

RB Taylor Tatum an intriguing transfer portal addition for Michigan

DJ Lagway makes transfer decision as Lane Kiffin suffers another QB failure

How RB Raleek Brown transferring to Texas benefits QB Arch Manning

Winners and losers in the 2026 college football transfer portal

Ohio State LB Arvell Reese, potential top-five pick, declares for NFL Draft

Washington Huskies News / Yardbarker / January 6

Demond Williams, Washington drama proves fallibility of the college football landscape

Turning away from the school you've been at for two years after announcing your intention to stay and signing a deal that comes with plenty of zeros attached is not at all a good sign for where college football is heading.

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

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

Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / December 25

Washington WR Denzel Boston To Enter 2026 NFL Draft

After a second consecutive standout season, Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston is turning pro. Boston announced that he’ll forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.