Washington is ushering in a new era as Jedd Fisch takes the reins as head coach, succeeding Kalen DeBoer. With most of the staff moving to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the arrival of Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers, the Huskies are gearing up for a fresh start against their first Big 10 opponent.

The Washington Huskies (2-1) face a fellow Big Ten opponent when they host the Northwestern Wildcats (2-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. The matchup

Washington gets to face off with another dual threat QB this weekend after struggling against Mateer in the Apple Cup. Jack Lausch has taken over for Northwestern alr

Northwestern’s defense has been excellent through the Wildcats non-conference slate, allowing just 13 points per game and forcing five turnovers in three games. If the Huskies want to get past the Wildcats’ defense, they’ll need to be methodical.

Preview the Washington Huskies vs. Northwestern Wildcats college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

The Huskies settled for field goals after driving inside the Washington State 30-yard line and then got stopped on fourth-and-goal from the 1 in the closing moments. Northwestern is allowing just 13 points per game through the first three games and just 57.7 rushing yards per game.

The UW Huskies play their first conference game as a Big Ten member and look to rebound from last week’s Apple Cup loss to the WSU Cougars.