Washington made a surprising run to the College Football Playoff last season and thanks to Chris Petersen’s efforts on the recruiting trail, the Huskies could be in line for a return trip in 2017.
While much was made of Washington’s schedule in 2016 -- it might be even easier in 2017 with USC not on it, allowing another run to the playoff – and the Huskies could actually be more talented this fall despite losing big-time stars in wide receiver John Ross, defensive backs Budda Baker and Sidney Jones and defensive tackle Elijah Qualls early to the NFL draft.