The expected physicality was missing from this group as UW the running game stalled.

Jayden Limar's touchdown secured Washington the 118th Apple Cup as the Huskies overcame a series of unforced errors and leaned on a stout defense to secure the victory.

The Washington Huskies took a slight dip in the AP Poll following their shaky Apple Cup victory to open the 2026 season. Huskies Wire Washington football stands pat after Week One in US LBM Coaches Poll The Washington Huskies remained in place after Week One in the US LBM Coaches Poll after their Apple Cup win.

Starter Quaid Carr and Jayden Limar suffered Apple Cup injuries that have sidelined them.

The Washington football team, 1-0 following a 24-10 win over Washington State in the Boeing Apple Cup last Sunday, takes on Utah State this Saturday at

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At halftime, Williams had completed 13-of-21 pass attempts for 108 yards. The only score for the Huskies to that point was on a quarterback keeper. Fourth-year wide receiver Rashid Williams had one catch for 29 yards and second-year wide receiver Chris Lawson had one catch for six yards.

Winning wasn't nearly enough for the University of Washington football team to maintain its preseason poll position as the Huskies on Tuesday dropped to No. 19