The 2007 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach was Tyrone Willingham. It played its home games at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The 2007 Huskies' schedule was ranked as the most difficult in college football by Jeff Sagarin.Sagarin, Jeff. "Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings." USA Today. December 14, 2007. Retrieved on January 3, 2008. The Huskies finished with a record of 4–9, their fourth straight losing season.Stassen, Chris. "All-Time Records of Washington ." Retrieved on January 3, 2007. This, combined with the 2007 team having the worst defense in school history,"Huskies in 2007: Locker grows, defense stumbles, coach returns." The Sporting News. December 5, 2007. Retrieved on January 3, 2008. led to the firings of defensive coordinator Kent Baer and special teams coach Bob Simmons at the end of the season.Condotta, Bob. "UW starts overhaul of coaching staff." The Seattle Times. December 18, 2007. Retrieved on January 3, 2008.
The Huskies were led by their redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Locker, who made his debut this season, throwing for over 2,000 yards and rushing for 986. Locker accounted for 27 touchdowns. Louis Rankin, who was named the team's offensive most valuable player, rushed for 1,294 yards.ESPN - Washington Huskies Statistics.
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Personnel
NFL draft No Huskies were selected in the 2008 NFL draft, which lasted seven rounds (252 selections).
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