WASHINGTON RETURNS TO THE AP TOP 25, RANKED NO. 24 AFTER WIN OVER ILLINOIS

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) hands the ball off to Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman (1) during the college football game between the Washington Huskies and Maryland Terrapins on October 4, 2025, at SECU Stadium in College Park, MD.(Photo by Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire)

SEATTLE — After nearly two years away, the Washington Huskies have made their return to the prestigious AP Top 25, coming in at No. 24 in the Week 10 poll. It’s a well-deserved recognition for a program revitalized under head coach Jedd Fisch, who has restored a competitive and dynamic identity to Seattle.

Following their 42–25 win over Illinois, the Huskies now sit at 6–2 (2–3 Big Ten) and re-enter the rankings for the first time since January 2023, when they were ranked No. 2 ahead of the national championship game against Michigan. This resurgence has been driven by the steady emergence of freshman quarterback Demond Williams Jr., along with the consistency of the explosive offensive trio he forms with wide receiver Denzel Boston and running back Jonah Coleman.

Boston has established himself as Williams Jr.’s top aerial target, piling up highlight-reel catches and clutch touchdowns, while Coleman brings much-needed balance to the ground game with his strength and vision.

The Big Ten, stronger than ever, now features five teams in the Top 25 — Ohio State (1), Oregon (6), USC (20), Michigan (21), and Washington (24).

The Huskies will travel to Wisconsin next week before returning to Husky Stadium on November 15 to host Purdue — two pivotal matchups that will test whether Washington is merely back in the rankings, or truly back among the nation’s contenders.

AP TOP 25 – WEEK 10 (2025)

1. Ohio State (8–0) – Big Ten

2. Indiana (9–0) – Big Ten

3. Texas A&M (8–0) – SEC

4. Alabama (7–1) – SEC

5. Georgia (7–1) – SEC

6. Oregon (7–1) – Big Ten

7. Ole Miss (8–1) – SEC

8. BYU (8–0) – Big 12

9. Texas Tech (8–1) – Big 12

10. Notre Dame (6–2) – Independent

11. Oklahoma (7–2) – SEC

12. Virginia (8–1) – ACC

13. Texas (7–2) – SEC

14. Louisville (7–1) – ACC

15. Vanderbilt (7–2) – SEC

16. Georgia Tech (8–1) – ACC

17. Utah (7–2) – Big 12

18. Miami (FL) (6–2) – ACC

19. Missouri (6–2) – SEC

20. USC (6–2) – Big Ten

21. Michigan (7–2) – Big Ten

22. Memphis (8–1) – American

23. Tennessee (6–3) – SEC

24. Washington (6–2) – Big Ten

25. Cincinnati (7–2) – Big 12