Episode Details

Demond Williams Jr. is the biggest key to the Washington Huskies’ College Football Playoff hopes for the 2026 season. Will his growth at quarterback after a brief flirtation with the transfer portal finally put Jedd Fisch’s program over the top in the Big Ten, or will offensive uncertainty around him sink the Huskies?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau conduct a draft of the most important Huskies for the 2026 season, spotlighting players like Kodi Greene and Kolt Dieterich at left tackle, breakout potential from Rashid Williams, and Hunter Green’s impact on field position at punter. The duo breaks down defensive x-factors Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Darin Conley, Logan George, Derek Colman-Brusa, and DeSean Watts, discusses running back Jayden Limar’s role, and debates under-the-radar difference-makers for Ryan Walters’ defense. 

Will the revamped offensive line or the emerging defensive front shape Washington’s playoff destiny? Catch expert analysis, insider stats, and bold predictions on today's show.

00:00– Intro

01:11– Explanation of the draft: selecting the most important Huskies players for the 2026 season

02:25– Left tackle is Washington's biggest OL question

06:31– Special teams focus: punter Hunter Green

11:11– Zaydrius Rainey-Sale's importance at linebacker

15:13– Wide receiver talk: the importance of Rashid Williams

16:51– The importance of the defensive line

27:30– Honorable mentions

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