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Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was a surprise selection when the Atlanta Falcons picked him eighth overall in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Shocker: UW QB Penix selected eighth overall in NFL draft

Atlanta surprises the football world by picking Penix; UW teammate Odunze taken one pick later.

 

University of Washington's new men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle meets the news media, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

Taking over at Washington personal for men’s basketball coach Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle spoke about his connection to the school during his introductory press conference Wednesday.

 

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Washington hires AD Chun away from rival Washington State

UW quickly targeted its in-state rival’s athletic director after Troy Dannen’s sudden departure.

 

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Washington hires Sprinkle as new men’s basketball coach

Danny Sprinkle is coming off an NCAA Tournament run with Utah State and previously coached at Montana State.

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington athletic director Troy Dannen looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 35-28. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington AD Troy Dannen bolts for Nebraska

Dannen leaves Seattle less than six months after taking over as the school’s athletic director. He’s taking the same job with Nebraska.

Washington athletic director Troy Dannen looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Seattle. Washington won 35-28. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington coach Mike Hopkins yells to the team during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Seattle. California won 82-80. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Looking back at Mike Hopkins’ turbulent tenure as UW men’s basketball coach

The departing Huskies coach had highs early, but the good times didn’t last long.

Washington coach Mike Hopkins yells to the team during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Seattle. California won 82-80. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington head coach Mike Hopkins directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

UW announces Mike Hopkins will not return as men’s basketball coach

The school is parting ways with 54-year-old after seven mostly disappointing seasons.

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

How Michael Penix Jr. shot to the top of many NFL draft boards

After an impressive showing at the combine, the UW quarterback is going in the first round of many mock drafts.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michael Penix Jr. confident he’s answered concerns at NFL combine

Varying national reports have stated the UW quarterback has impressed teams in formal meetings

Washington quarterback Michael Penix speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington offensive lineman Nate Kalepo (71) and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrate after a touchdown by wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Next test in No. 5 UW’s stretch run is visit from No. 13 Utah

The two-time defending Pac-12 champion Utes have plenty to play for this week.

Washington offensive lineman Nate Kalepo (71) and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrate after a touchdown by wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Washington running back Cameron Davis scores a touchdown against Colorado linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, second from left, and defensive back Trevor Woods during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Analysis: What’s next for UW after Pac-12 upheaval?

With Colorado officially bolting for the Big 12, here’s three scenarios that could play out for Washington.

Washington running back Cameron Davis scores a touchdown against Colorado linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo, second from left, and defensive back Trevor Woods during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington celebrates a home run by Rylee Holtorf (3) at home plate during the second inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Utah Friday, June 2, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

UW opens Women’s College World Series with key win over Utah

After being rained out on Thursday, Washington beats Utah 4-1 to advance into the winner’s bracket.

Washington celebrates a home run by Rylee Holtorf (3) at home plate during the second inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against Utah Friday, June 2, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Analysis: UW offense returns plenty of firepower

The Huskies return seven starters from a unit that averaged 39.7 points per game last season.

Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Analysis: Diving into UW’s defensive depth chart

The Huskies defense has something to prove with plenty of talented quarterbacks on the schedule this fall.

Stanford running back Casey Filkins dives for yardage while being tackled by Washington linebackers Dominique Hampton, left, and Alphonzo Tuputala, top, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

UW QB Penix Jr. prioritizing national title, not Heisman Trophy

Asked if he thinks about winning the prestigious award, the QB responds: ‘I think about winning the national championship.’

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. high-fives a fan while leaving the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 54-7. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Keion Brooks Jr. says he is returning to Huskies

The UW men get needed good news as their leading scorer announces he will be back for another season.

FILE - Washington forward Keion Brooks Jr. shoots against Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Seattle. Brooks was named newcomer of the year in the Pac-12 in voting released by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between UW, Texas

The quarterbacks square off Thursday in the Alamo Bowl.

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr., center, celebrates with Willie Taylor III, left, as he holds the Apple Cup Trophy after they defeated in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Huskies out for revenge in Apple Cup

The Huskies haven’t forgotten the frenzied celebration that took place on their home turf last year.

Washington State defensive end Ron Stone Jr., center, celebrates with Willie Taylor III, left, as he holds the Apple Cup Trophy after they defeated in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kyler Gordon, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate and University of Washington cornerback, catches a pass during positional drills at UW’s Pro Day Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Dempsey Indoor Center in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

UW pro day marks change in eras

Nearly a dozen outgoing Huskies completed drills in front coaches and scouts.

Kyler Gordon, an Archbishop Murphy High School graduate and University of Washington cornerback, catches a pass during positional drills at UW’s Pro Day Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Dempsey Indoor Center in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
FILE - Fresno State coach Kalen DeBoer watches the team play Connecticut during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Washington is in talks with Fresno State's Kalen DeBoer to be its next head coach, two people familiar with the discussions between the Bulldogs' coach and the Pac-12 school told AP on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian, File)

UW tabs Fresno St.’s DeBoer as new head coach

The 47-year-old replaces fired coach Jimmy Lake after the Huskies’ first losing season since 2009.

FILE - Fresno State coach Kalen DeBoer watches the team play Connecticut during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Washington is in talks with Fresno State's Kalen DeBoer to be its next head coach, two people familiar with the discussions between the Bulldogs' coach and the Pac-12 school told AP on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian, File)