Huskies Sideline Five Players for Penn State Game
Washington's depth takes a hit as five players are ruled out for the season while four others are upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's matchup at Husky Stadium.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Washington Huskies face Penn State at Husky Stadium on Saturday with five players ruled out for the season. Four others were upgraded to probable and removed from the injury report on Friday.
Why it matters
The loss of multiple contributors across the secondary, offensive line and receiving corps forces the Huskies to rely on depth for a key home matchup. For Seattle-area fans, the upgrades offer hope that the roster will be more complete than the season-ending list suggests.
Five Washington players are out for the season, including running back Jordan Washington and safety CJ Christian, while four others moved to probable. The status of the probable players' playing time against Penn State has not been detailed.
The players
Jedd Fisch
Jedd Fisch is the head coach of the Washington Huskies and addressed the injury news publicly.
Christian Moss
Christian Moss is a sixth-year wide receiver who transferred to Washington from Kennesaw State.
CJ Christian
CJ Christian is a seventh-year safety who transferred to Washington from Florida International.
The details
Safety Alex McLaughlin, linebacker Xe'ree Alexander, edge rusher Ramzak Fruean, and offensive linemen Kolt Dieterich, Geirean Hatchett, and Champ Taulealea were upgraded to probable on Friday. Wide receiver Christian Moss, a sixth-year transfer from Kennesaw State, injured his quad on the first play of the season, and the Huskies are exploring a medical waiver for him.
Timeline
Spring practice: Jordan Washington suffered a neck injury and CJ Christian tore his Achilles.
First play of the season: Christian Moss injured his quad.
Apple Cup: Quaid Carr injured his hand.
Bye week: Landen Hatchett's testing revealed a head, neck or spine injury.
Friday, November 7, 2026: Four players were upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game.
Season Trajectory
Washington's search for a medical waiver for Christian Moss reflects the NCAA's medical hardship process, which allows injured athletes to seek additional eligibility. How the Huskies manage their depth could shape their position in the Big Ten race.
Fantasy managers should note that Christian Moss and Quaid Carr are unlikely to contribute, while the upgraded players may return to the lineup. Fans attending Husky Stadium on Saturday will see how the depth chart is adjusted in real time.
The takeaway
Depth matters most in November, and the Huskies' response to these injuries will show how much they can absorb late in the season. Watching the probable players' snap counts on Saturday will reveal the true extent of the roster's health.
What happens next
The Huskies host Penn State at Husky Stadium on Saturday, when the status of the probable players will be tested.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest on the Football season and the Huskies' roster updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri-City Herald.
