Here’s How Nation’s 13th Toughest Schedule Will Go for UW
The University of Washington football team will face one of the most challenging schedules in the country in 2023, according to ESPN’s FPI, which ranks UW’s slate as the 13th toughest in the FBS. Here’s a breakdown of how the Huskies’ schedule will go:
Non-Conference Games (3)
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Kent State (Sept. 2)
: The Huskies should open the season with a comfortable win over the Golden Flashes, who went 5-7 last year. *
UC Davis (Sept. 9)
: Another FCS opponent for UW, who should handle the Aggies easily. *
Portland State (Sept. 16)
: The third FCS team on UW’s schedule, the Vikings should also be an easy win.
Conference Games (9)
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Stanford (Sept. 23)
: The Huskies’ first Pac-12 game should be a winnable one against a Cardinal team that went 3-9 in 2022. *
Arizona (Sept. 30)
: UW will travel to Tucson to face the Wildcats, who went 5-7 last year. This game could be a toss-up. *
Utah (Oct. 7)
: The Utes are one of the top teams in the Pac-12 and will be a tough test for UW. *
Arizona State (Oct. 14)
: The Sun Devils went 3-9 last year but could be an improved team in 2023. *
Oregon State (Oct. 21)
: The Beavers went 9-4 last year and will be a tough opponent for UW. *
California (Oct. 28)
: The Golden Bears went 4-8 last year but have a talented quarterback in Jack Newman. *
UCLA (Nov. 4)
: The Bruins are one of the top teams in the Pac-12 and will be a huge challenge for UW. *
Colorado (Nov. 11)
: The Buffaloes went 1-11 last year and should be an easy win for UW. *
Washington State (Nov. 18)
: The Apple Cup is always a tough game, and the Cougars will be looking for revenge after UW won in Pullman last year.
Overall Outlook
The Huskies’ schedule is certainly challenging, but it also provides plenty of opportunities for wins. UW should be able to start the season 3-0, and they could be 5-1 heading into their showdown with Utah. The second half of the schedule is more difficult, but if UW can navigate that stretch successfully, they could be in contention for a Pac-12 title. Here is a predicted record for UW in 2023: * Non-Conference: 3-0 * Conference: 6-3 * Overall: 9-3
Here’s how Nation’s 13th toughest schedule will go for UW
The University of Washington football team will face the 13th toughest schedule in the nation in 2023, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). The Huskies will open the season at home against Kent State on Sept. 2 before traveling to Michigan State on Sept. 9. They will then host Fresno State on Sept. 16 before traveling to Stanford on Sept. 23. UW will open Pac-12 play at home against Oregon on Sept. 30. They will then travel to Arizona on Oct. 7 before hosting Utah on Oct. 14. The Huskies will have a bye week on Oct. 21 before traveling to California on Oct. 28. They will then host Oregon State on Nov. 4 before traveling to Colorado on Nov. 11. UW will close out the regular season at home against Washington State on Nov. 18. The Huskies’ schedule is challenging, but it is also manageable. They will have a chance to win 10 games and compete for a Pac-12 championship. Here is a more detailed look at UW’s schedule: *
Sept. 2:
Kent State (Husky Stadium) *
Sept. 9:
at Michigan State (Spartan Stadium) *
Sept. 16:
Fresno State (Husky Stadium) *
Sept. 23:
at Stanford (Stanford Stadium) *
Sept. 30:
Oregon (Husky Stadium) *
Oct. 7:
at Arizona (Arizona Stadium) *
Oct. 14:
Utah (Husky Stadium) *
Oct. 21:
Bye *
Oct. 28:
at California (California Memorial Stadium) *
Nov. 4:
Oregon State (Husky Stadium) *
Nov. 11:
at Colorado (Folsom Field) *
Nov. 18:
Washington State (Husky Stadium)
