After a notably poor statistical showing during the 2018 season, the Washington Huskies special teams took significant steps and drastically improved during the 2019 season. Under Chris Peterson coached teams, special teams was always considered a strong point. Petersen would even coach returners himself, showing the high value he placed on the unit. Despite the transition to a new head coach, we can probably expect to see much of the same approach in 2020 as Bob Gregory returns for his fifth season as the Huskies’ special teams coordinator.
The 2019 season saw Washington’s kick return game improve substantially, from 112th in average return yardage to 30th, while their yards per punt improved from 74th to 20th.