Huskies 6-2; Fisch Warns of Poaching

The Washington Huskies are 6-2 under head coach Jedd Fisch and could enter their rivalry game against No. 6 Oregon with a 9-2 record that would bolster College Football Playoff hopes. Fisch says building a sustainable program requires keeping coaches and players together, not just winning, and that has become harder as higher-profile programs routinely poach talent. He and others point to continued coaching turnover — including Kalen DeBoer’s move to Alabama and Fisch’s arrival at Washington with many players following coaches — as evidence of a college‑football “food chain.” Despite those challenges, Fisch remains optimistic, citing recent offensive improvements led by key players and a strong offensive line anchored by promising freshmen such as John Mills. Washington’s trajectory under Fisch highlights both the opportunity to reach the playoff and the difficulty of maintaining program stability amid aggressive recruiting and coaching movement.