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Recruiting Roundup: Husky Coaches Hit The Road

Happy Sunday Husky fans. The Husky coaches hit the road to see some 2027 recruits this last week. With the 2026 recruiting class in the rear view mirror the Huskies have now honed their attention to put the following touches on their portal class and the 2027 class. Here is a look at some of […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

#12 Michigan State Game Preview & How to Watch

How to Watch (and bet) Date: Saturday, 1/17/26 Tip-Off Time: 3:00 pm PT TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Huskies Gameday App, Sports Radio KJR Location: Seattle, Washington Betting Line: Washington Huskies +3.5 Michigan State Spartans 2025-26 Statistics: Record: 15-2 (5-1) Points For per Game: 79.0 (105th) Points Against per Game: 64.2 (11th) Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 118.3 (58th) Adjusted Defensive Efficiency: […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Friday Dots: Defense Wins Championships

Good morning Dawg fans, it’s Friday, and we’ve got a lot of news for you as we move into the doldrums of the offseason. Let’s get right to it! Football Dots That’s all for today, so thank you for making Dots a part of your morning, and as always, Go Dawgs!

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Huskies can’t overcome #4 Michigan

Poor officiating isn’t why Washington lost 82-72 to Michigan– but it certainly didn’t help UW’s chances of an upset.  From a non-officiating standpoint: A valiant effort only gets you so far against arguably the best team in the country. It wasn’t just the white Adidas socks paired with all-black uniforms that hid Washington’s Achilles Heel […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Big Ten SRS Rankings

With just one game left, these rankings are not likely to change much. SRS (Simple Rating System) is a rating (and ranking) that uses strength of schedule and point differential to compare teams. A good description of the ratings can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20180531115621/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/index4837.html?p=37 That description is based on Pro football and not college football, […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Washington Huskies Transfer Portal Trends

While there is still time for UW to bring in more 2026 contributors through the transfer portal, the Dawgs now have nine commitments. The incoming group tells us plenty about what the coaching staff values in the portal and how they view roster construction for this year and beyond. Here are a few themes I […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Wednesday Dots: Best Laid Plans

Now the Dots are shakenNow the Dots must fallThere ain’t a winner in the gameYou don’t go home with allNot with all

about 2 months ago | 1 read

#4 Michigan Game Preview & How to Watch

How to Watch (and bet) Date: Wednesday, 1/14/26 Tip-Off Time: 7:30 pm PT TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Huskies Gameday App, Sports Radio KJR Location: Seattle, Washington Betting Line: Washington Huskies +12 Michigan Wolverines 2025-26 Statistics: Record: 14-1 (4-1) Points For per Game: 94.6 (2nd) Points Against per Game: 68.5 (48th) Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 125.4 (7th) Adjusted Defensive Efficiency: 89.4 […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Initial 2027 Recruiting Class Big Board Pt.1

Hello everyone! We received such positive feedback from putting together a recruiting big board last year, that we decided to do it again. For the initial big board, we are revealing it in pieces instead of all at once like last year and how all the other versions will be displayed. We thought it would […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Tuesday Dots: Bearing Fruit

Laid back in an old saloon, with a peso in my handWatchin’ flies and children on the streetAnd I catch a glimpse of black-eyed Dots who giggle when I smileThere’s a little Dot who wants to shine my feet

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Recruiting New Year’s Resolutions

It is never too late to make a resolution (or to post about one) and today I issue a challenge to each of the coaches for the 2027 recruiting class. Some are broad and others may be more specific. With that said, let’s jump into it. Jimmy Dougherty (OC/QB): Land Sione Kaho sooner rather than […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Monday Dots: Huskies Husk Buckeyes

Happy Monday Dawg fans, and welcome to today’s Dots. The Husky men bested tOhioThe ladies didnae have such luck thoughDemond’s still a DawgDucks dwell in the bogAnd Cignetti’s an unlikely hero Go Dawgs!!

NFL

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Huskies return to win column with 81-74 win over Buckeyes

Washington’s homecoming after a two-game road stretch was an eventful one, bouncing back from a pair of losses by downing Ohio State 81-74, while honoring Husky legend Christian Welp by retiring his No. 40 jersey during the halftime ceremony. If you were looking for a sign of life from these Huskies, you found it Sunday.  […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Washington vs. Ohio State Game Thread

The Husky Men’s Basketball team welcomes the Buckeyes to Alaska Airlines Arena on Sunday at 3 PM local time. Desire consecutive losses to Indiana and Pudue, the Dawgs enter as 2.5 point favorites. Meanwhile, OSU comes in at 11-4. Recent, they took down Rutgers and Oregon in conference with a loss to invincible Nebraska sandwiched […]

NBA

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Recruiting Roundup: Taking A Look At The Remaining Portal Needs

Happy Sunday Husky fans. After a tumultuous last week on Montlake I wanted to take a look at what portal additions we may see for the Huskies in the coming days. So far the Huskies the have added 7 portal players and will likely see a few more added over the coming week. Along the […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

UW Hockey Blasts WSU, Wins Apple Puck Game 1, 10-0

“Wait,” I hear you say, as you read the title, “UW has a hockey team”? They sure do. The Husky hockey team competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2, as part of a PAC 8, of sorts. They normally play their games at the Kraken Iceplex in Seattle, but for this game, the […]

NHL

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

#Woof: Huskies Add SEC DL Transfer

Washington continued to remodel the interior of their defensive line today with a commitment from Mississippi State transfer DT Kai McClendon. McClendon is listed at 6’2 and 315 pounds and is originally from Gulfport, Mississippi. He committed to in-state Mississippi State as his only SEC offer as a mid three-star recruit in the class of […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

All We Hear is Purple podcast: Start Making Sense

Welcome to the latest episode of All We Hear is Purple, a red-telephone discussion among UW Dawg Pound staff over the wild week that exploded with Demond Williams’s signing, then intended transfer, and then recommitment to UW. With such chaos swirling, Coach B, Aaron Sieverkropp, and host Andrew Berg attempt to answer questions, predict the […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Friday Dots: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

My head hurts. Hours ago, Demond Williams announced his return to the Washington Huskies for 2026, offering an apology for the bad timing of his initial portal announcement (which came down during the funeral of UW Soccer’s Mia Hamant). While I’m glad that we can put this behind us as a fanbase, he’s got a […]

NFL

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Demond Williams announces return to UW, offers apology

After becoming the biggest story in college football for about 48 hours, Demond Williams will return to Washington next season.  He made his intention known on Instagram:  “After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington. I am deeply grateful to […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Huskies now 1-3 in Big Ten play after loss to #4 Purdue

Washington (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) entered the calendar year with two prime opportunities to turn the tide and flip narratives. Instead, an uncomfortable truth grew louder. This team isn’t good enough to make the NCAA Tournament. Following a pair of double-digit defeats on the road against Indiana and No. 4 Purdue, the Huskies are staring […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Purdue Game Preview & How to Watch

How to Watch (and bet) Date: Wednesday, 1/7/26 Tip-Off Time: 5:30 pm PT TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Huskies Gameday App, Sports Radio KJR Location: West Lafayette, IN Betting Line: Washington Huskies +16.5 Purdue Boilermakers 2025-26 Statistics: Record: 13-1 (3-0) Points For per Game: 86.4 (33rd) Points Against per Game: 66.5 (31st) Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 129.1 (1st) Adjusted Defensive Efficiency: […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Wednesday Dots: K-fin Demond Hunter

‘Cause I see your real face, and it’s ugly as sinTime to put you in your place ’cause you’re Dots within

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

QB Demond Williams Jr enters transfer portal

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is entering the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag.  Hours ago, Williams was considered the face of the program. The dual-threat quarterback threw for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns with eight interceptions in his first season as a starter. He rushed for six scores and 611 yards on […]

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