Nick Lemkau

Understanding Matt Patricia's Ohio State Defense Washington's offense has been unstoppable this season, but it's now tasked with a stout Ohio State defense. Here, we break down how it works.

Matt Patricia’s Ohio State defense has athletes & answers, making it one of the best in the nation.

🌰 Coverage disguises & assignment versatility.
🌰 Buckeyes’ diamond front against zone run.
🌰 Handling S Caleb Downs & LB Arvell Reese.

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Pre-Snap Preview: Washington vs. Colorado State Get set for Washington's home opener with a breakdown on Colorado State and its third-year starter Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi.

Get set for Washington’s opener against Colorado State on Saturday night.

🟣 Rams’ veteran QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi & big-framed TE targets.
🟡 Jedd Fisch breaks down keys to establishing early rhythm.

Pre-snap preview👇
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Hayden Moore, Husky Defense Stand-Outs at Scrimmage Hayden Moore and the Washington defense had some stand-out performances during a team scrimmage on Saturday Night.

Husky EDGE Hayden Moore was the top performer in UW Scrimmage.

🟣 Moore’s position switch to OLB/EDGE.
🟡 Other defensive performances & unofficial stats from last night.

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PJ Fleck Gives High Praise To Former Husky Cam Davis Minnesota head coach PJ Vleck gave high praise to former Washington running back Cam Davis, who transferred this offseason.

Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck gives high praise to former Washington RB Cam Davis at Big Ten Media Days.

🟣 Points to Davis’ work ethic, upbringing, & character traits.
🟡 Fleck’s optimism on Davis’ role in RB room.

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Four-Star Commit Solidifies UW's Run Game Identity Washington picked up another blue-chip in four-star running back Brian Bonner, reinforcing the identity in the backfield.

4⭐️ RB Brian Bonner (‘26) commits to Washington, class jumps back inside top 20.

🟣 Quick glance at his traits on the field.
🟡 How Bonner helps contribute to the identity of UW run game.

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Husky Representatives at Big Ten Media Days Three unquestioned leaders and former original Jedd Fisch recruits set to represent Washington at Big Ten Media Days.

Three Huskies set to represent Washington in Las Vegas at Big Ten Media Days:

🟣 Demond Williams Jr. 1 of 8 B1G QB’s.
🟡 Teammates & coaches speak to his leadership.
🟣 Coleman & Prysock among JF’s 2022 class at UofA, now represent UW.

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Evaluating The Recruiting Trends Of Jedd Fisch The first full offseason proved to be a significant recruiting class for Jedd Fisch at Arizona. That trend continues at Washington.

In Jedd Fisch’s first full offseason at Arizona, he & staff made a crucial jump in recruiting.

➡️ Evaluating how that trend was replicated at Washington.

🟣 Thorough player evaluation & culture built the foundation for T25 recruiting classes.
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Elite 11 Finals Results From UW Commit Derek Zammit Washington commit Derek Zammit wrapped up his week at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles with highs and lows.

Takeaways from 4⭐️ QB Derek Zammit’s performance at the Elite 11 Finals.

🟡 Accuracy Challenge, Pro Day, and 7-on-7 results for the UW commit.
⚫️ Top five recognition on Day One.
🟡 Bounce-back effort among the nation’s elite QB’s.

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Two More Blue-Chip Commitments for Washington Washington continues to stack blue-chip commitments together with the addition of Jeron Jones and Mason James in the last week.

With the addition of 4⭐️ CB Jeron Jones today, Washington now holds six blue-chips in its ‘26 class.

🟣 How Jones’ physicality & coverage skills fit at UW.
🟡 Taking a look at 4⭐️ WR Mason James, as UW priorities explosiveness on offense.

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Washington Adds Two More to 2026 Recruiting Class Washington secured the commitments of two more prospects after its second recruiting weekend of the summer with Dre Pollard and Sam Vyhlidal.

Washington’s 2026 recruiting class adds two more:

🟣 3⭐️ ATH Dre Pollard reinforces Husky staff’s emphasis on speed.
🟡 3⭐️ Sam Vyhlidal becomes fourth Oregon native TE to commit to UW in last three recruiting cycles.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Interior Defensive Line Breakdown

Washington’s interior defensive line has a unique blend of versatility, experience.

➡️ Breaking down the IDL & why you can expect tangible improvements up front.

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Two Commitments & Buzz After Washington's Official Visit Weekend Washington's May 30th official visit weekend was a success, landing two commitments and buzz from the weekend.

Washington picks up two commitments after its weekend of Official Visits.

🟣 4⭐️ Gavin Day, a top 20 safety nationally picks Huskies over Iowa & others.
🟡 3⭐️ 6’-8” offensive lineman Dominic Harris.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Four Kickoff Times Set for Washington Huskies - 2025

Four kickoff times announced for Washington in the Big Ten’s Early-Season TV Schedule release.

➡️ Quickly breaking down each time slot and scenario for the Huskies👇

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Arrington To Visit Washington in Star-Studded Weekend Five-star coveted recruit Brandon Arrington (ATH) is slated to officially visit Washington over the weekend of May 30th.

5⭐️ ATH Brandon Arrington will officially visit Washington this weekend.

🟣 Nation’s No. 1 ATH adds UW to his slate of six OV’s this summer.
🟡 Etches name in front of Noah Lyles with elite speed at track event.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Huskies Offensive Line Breakdown

Washington’s offensive line is physically bigger and carries more depth & versatility than a year ago.

➡️ Video breakdown of the OL & the possible starting rotation up front👇

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Washington To Host Five Recruits Currently Pledged Elsewhere Washington's first big recruiting weekend of the summer is slated to host five recruits who currently hold commitments to other schools.

Washington is getting ready to host 17 recruits in its first big summer recruiting weekend.

🟣 Five players coming to town who currently hold commitments elsewhere.
🟡 Two 4⭐️ WR’s expected this weekend among that group.

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Just two CFB programs return a 1,000 yd RB and a WR with 9+ rec TD’s from their 2024 rosters:

Washington
🟣 RB Jonah Coleman (1,053 yd)
🟡 WR Denzel Boston (9 rec TD)

Baylor
🟢 RB Bryson Washington (1,028 yd)
🟡 WR Josh Cameron (10 rec TD)

Washington Commit Derek Zammit Earns Elite 11 Finalist Invite Four-star quarterback, Washington commit Derek Zammit earns Elite 11 Finalist invite after his performance at the State College Regionals.

Washington commit Derek Zammit earns Elite 11 Finalist Invitation after @Elite11 State College Regional performance.

🟣 4⭐️ QB joins elite company within class of ‘26.
🟡 Stand-out JR season at DePaul Catholic w/ pro-style.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Cornerback Tacario Davis

Washington CB Tacario Davis was a top 20 player in the ‘25 transfer portal.

➡️ Breaking down his performance this Spring, expectations, and comments from Davis & the coaches:

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Quarterback Kai Horton

Washington added a veteran presence to its QB room this Spring with Tulane transfer Kai Horton.

📺 Get to know Horton in this player profile video & see what he looked like this Spring:

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Washington's MVP Moments; Future Promise From Spring Camp Reviewing performances from the month of April as Washington football wrapped up its Spring season, moving into the offseason.

Less than 14 weeks until Fall camp. Review some of the top performers & moments from UW Spring practice:

🟣 Rahshawn Clark’s MVP month.
🟡 Omari Evans clears up any question about his abilities.
🟣 tFr QB’s prove moment isn’t too big.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Spring Game Recap

All the unofficial stats I tracked, comments from the coaches, and sideline video.

➡️ Check out this video recap of Washington’s “Dawgs After Dark” Spring Game:

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Instant Reaction From Washington's Spring Game Washington's Spring game featured a 100-yard receiver and a performance from the defense that filled the stats column.

My reaction from last night’s “Dawgs After Dark” Washington Spring Game.

🟣 Jedd Fisch names a potential Spring Practice MVP.
🟡 tFr WR Raiden Vines-Bright fills up stats column w/ 8 catches and a TD.
🟣 4 INT’s & other defensive standouts.

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Back inside Husky Stadium for Washington’s Spring Game.

⏰ 6:30pm PT
📺 Big Ten Network
➡️ Dawgs After Dark

Getting You Set: Washington Spring Game, Players & Schematics Washington's Spring Game is Friday night. We're previewing some players to watch and schematics that might look different from last season.

You might notice some differences in this year’s Washington football team during the Spring Game.

🟣 Versatility & speed in the backfield.
🟡 New players to watch at S and WR.
🟣 O-Line rotations with several freshmen.

What to watch on Friday Night👇
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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Five Players To Watch at Washington Spring Game

Get set for Washington’s Spring Game on Friday night with this video breakdown of a few top performers throughout April.

➡️ Five players to know before the Huskies kick off under the lights:

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Spring Football Scrimmage Recap

Washington ran over 125 snaps on Saturday in its final scrimmage before the Spring Game.

➡️ All the unofficial stats and stand-out plays from my notes in one recap video:

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Performances To Know From Washington’s Second Scrimmage Washington suited up for its second scrimmage of the Spring on Saturday, and these are the stand-out performances to know.

Washington held its second scrimmage of the Spring practice season today.

➡️ I tracked unofficial stats and these are the performances to know:

🟣 Defense creates PBU’s, INT’s, and a lot more.
🟡 tFr standout at WR, leads the offense in catches.

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Washington's John Richardson Reinforces Physicality At Cornerback Washington secondary coach John Richardson spoke to the media after practice, reinforcing the mantra of physicality in the cornerbacks.

Washington secondary coach John Richardson reinforces the DB mantra:

🟣 Why the group refers to themselves as “defensive backs,” not “cornerbacks.”
🟡 Player rotations in the defensive backfield.

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YouTube video by Nick Lemkau Washington Spring Football Practice - Safeties

Interested in Ryan Walters’ defense? Here’s a breakdown of the two safety positions from Week 3 of Spring practice:

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