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Many teams were given titles during the offseason like Best Transfer class, but starting tomorrow, teams will have to earn their accomplishments by how they play on the field.
Football Dots
- As alluded to in the title, college football games start tomorrow. The first FBS game will be the Aer Lingus College Football Classic featuring Iowa State vs Kansas State. The game will be played in Dublin, Ireland and will kick off at 9 AM PT on ESPN. Lots of sites have the list of games tomorrow, including this site: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/08/18/college-football-games-this-week-0-schedule-2025/85707533007/
- ESPN kicks off their coverage of college football tonight.
- While not directly related to UW, the news that the SEC will be moving to a 9-game conference schedule starting in 2026 is impactful across college football. In an interview, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey explained that the CFP move to weight strength of schedule was a factor. In addition, SEC teams will be required to schedule at least one Power-4 opponent in a non-conference game each season. That could mean some opportunities for UW to play SEC schools.
- Several Pro-Dawgs have had bad injury news recently. One of the latest is Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk who is out for the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery. Jalen McMillan of the Buccaneers is on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury.
- UW won’t be travelling the most this year, but they are in the top 10.
- While still several weeks away, the Apple Cup is already sold out.
- Christian Caple has an interview with the former voice of the Dawgs, Bob Rondeau ($).
- And Landen Hatchett is encouraged by the changes in the O-Line.
UW Athletics Dots
- UW Women’s Soccer got another win, this time over Long Beach State.
- UW Women’s Volleyball kicks off their season tonight at 6 PM against the University of Portland Pilots. The match will be at Alaska Airlines Arena.
- Husky Pass for UW Men’s Basketball are on sale.