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Will Apple Cup Continue Past 2028? Like Everything Else in College Football, It’s Complicated

SEATTLE, Wash. — With its future uncertain, the Apple Cup kicks off this Sunday as the season opener for both Washington and Washington State. There’s a lot in that lede that would have sounded absurd a few years ago. Welcome to college football in 2026, a time in which traditions

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More College Football is Good, So Washington Huskies' Fans Should Be All in on 24-Team Playoff

“Why do you hate football so much?” I pulled myself away from aiming at the cue ball on a pool table at a long-since-gone sports bar called The Endzone along Highway 99 in Kent, Washington, and looked up to see if the old guy was talking to me.

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Washington Huskies AD Pat Chun Reiterates Desire For Singular Transfer Portal Window

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Washington Huskies athletic director Pat Chun speaks with reporters at an event. Credit: Pat Chun/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Imagine if your favorite NFL team was heading into the divisional round — and the team’s backup

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‘Dawgs Unleashed’ Will Play Key Role For Washington in College Football’s Next Phase

Embed from Getty Images Name, Image and Likeness is the new game in college athletics. For the Washington Huskies, “Dawgs Unleashed” is responsible for helping athletes secure NIL deals that are both lucrative and pass the sniff test for approval. Dawgs Unleashed will need to be off the chain for

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Huskies Await College Football Playoff Format to Determine Scheduling Strategy

Embed from Getty Images Is it better to face Alabama or Portland State? If the goal of the Washington Huskies football team is a spot in the College Football Playoffs, that’s a difficult question to answer while the long-term format and selection process remain unknown. That’s why

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Huskies’ Big Ten Staying Power Depends on Standing Toe to Toe With Big Dogs

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="939"] Washington Huskies receiver Denzel Boston hauls in a catch over his shoulder during a home game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Credit: Denzel Boston/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SEATTLE, Wash. — Can the Dawgs keep up with the

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UW AD Pat Chun: Washington Athletics Narrows House Settlement Money to 5 Teams

SEATTLE, Wash. — University of Washington athletic director Pat Chun met with local media on Wednesday and confirmed what the Emerald City Spectrum surmised in a June 13 story. Not all Washington sports teams will benefit from athlete revenue sharing. The $20.5 million college programs are allowed to share with