Washington strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
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A · 13 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Washington 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State | vs | 7 | Played |
| 2 | Utah State | vs | 6 | Played |
| 3 | Eastern Washington | vs | 2 | Played |
| 4 | Minnesota | vs | 8 | Played |
| 5 | USC | @ | 9 | Played |
| 6 | Iowa | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Purdue | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Nebraska | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Penn State | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Michigan State | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Indiana | vs | 16 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Oregon | @ | 13 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Washington Huskies 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Washington schedule in 2026?
Washington faces a middle-of-the-pack schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 7.5 wins in 2025, the 8th-toughest among 18 Big Ten programs (the FBS average is 6.4 wins).
How is Washington strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Washington 2026 schedule.