Washington Huskies 2023 Football Preview

This video is a preview of the Washington Huskies football team for the 2023 season. The video covers the team's offense, defense, and schedule.

Offense

• The quarterback room lost Sam Huard but returns Michael Penix Jr., who threw for over 4,600 yards and 31 touchdowns last season.

• Cameron Davis is expected to step up as the primary running back after rushing for 522 yards and leading the team with 13 touchdowns last season. Richard Newton also returns as the second leading rusher.

• The wide receiver room is stacked with Romeo Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Jalen Polk all returning after impressive seasons. Jeremy Bernard transfers from Michigan State to add even more depth.

• Jack Westover and Devin Culp return as top tight ends from last year's team. Josh Cuevas transfers from Cal Poly to add another weapon in the passing game.

• Offensive line loses some key pieces but returns Troy Faltanu, Roger Rosengarten, and Matteo Mele.

Defense

• Losing some key players like Jeremiah Martin and Savelle Smalls on defense but still have Braylon Trice (10 sacks), Zion Tupuola-Fetui (4.5 sacks), and Thule (30 tackles).

• Cam Bright will be missed at linebacker.

Schedule

• Tailgate Nate breaks down each game on the schedule and gives his predictions for how they will fare throughout the season.

Washington Huskies 2023 Season Preview

This section provides an overview of the Washington Huskies' defensive and offensive lineup for the 2023 season.

Defensive Lineup

• Alfonso Tuputala and Carson Bruno were key players in the defensive lineup last year.

• Hootie Foshio is expected to be a strong player this year if he stays healthy.

• RaeLynn Goforth, a transfer from USC, is expected to contribute significantly.

Secondary Defense

• Jordan Perryman and Alex Cook were important players in the secondary defense but have left the team.

• Asa Turner was fourth leading tackler last year and led with two picks.

• Dominique Hampton, Michelle Powell, and Jabar Muhammad are returning players who will contribute to the secondary defense.

Offensive Coaches

• Kalyn Deborah is the head coach for Washington Huskies.

• Ryan Grubbing is the offensive coordinator.

• Chuck Morrells is the defensive coordinator.

Schedule Preview

Boise State Game

• Boise State will be one of the best teams in Mountain West Conference this year.

• However, they are not up to par with Washington Huskies' level.

• The game should be an easy win for Washington.

Tulsa Game

• Tulsa will not be able to keep up with Washington's dynamic offense.

• The game should be an easy win for Washington.

Michigan State Game

• Michigan State has a good defense but their offense has many questions.

• It may not be able to keep up with Washington's high-scoring offense.

• The game should result in a win for Washington.

Calum Game

• Calum has the potential to be a sleeper team in Pac-12 this year.

• However, they may not stack up well against Washington.

• The game should result in an easy win for Washington.

Arizona Game

• Arizona is losing some key contributors to the transfer portal.

• They have the potential to pull off an upset but it's unlikely against Washington.

Washington Huskies 2023 Season Preview

In this section, the speaker previews the upcoming 2023 season for the Washington Huskies football team and discusses their chances of success.

Bo Nicks and Offense

• Bo Nicks is returning as quarterback and could be a Heisman Dark Horse in 2023.

• The offense has a lot of great pieces and will be very competitive.

Defense

• The defense is dynamic and will give opponents trouble.

• The past defense was statistically one of the worst in the country last year, but improvements are expected.

Pac-12 Title Contenders

• Oregon is a strong contender with stacked transfers on both sides of the ball.

• Arizona State needs time to develop under new offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham.

• Stanford may struggle this year and could be one of the worst Power Five teams.

• USC has talent to compete offensively, but Washington's defense may cause problems for them.

Utah Game

• Utah's defense will still be physical, but they lost key contributors from last year.

• Washington's offense will likely be too much for Utah to handle.

Rivalry Games

• Oregon State has underrated talent on defense, but likely not enough to beat Washington.

• Washington State can put up a challenge in their rivalry game, but overall it should be an easy win for Washington.

Overall Record Prediction

Washington is predicted to have an 11-1 record this season. If their defense improves as expected, they could potentially make it into the college football playoff bracket.