Washington Football to Honor Historic 2016 CFP Team During Apple Cup
A decade removed from one of the greatest seasons in program history, several members of the 2016 Huskies will return to Montlake on Sunday.
In 2026, the Washington Huskies Football team plans to honor the historic 2016 squad during the Apple Cup. The 2016 team, under the guidance of head coach Chris Petersen, achieved several milestones that year. They secured a first outright Pac-12 Championship since 1992, a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and a 12-2 record.
This marked the program's first ten-win season since 2000, where they went 11-1. The Huskies also triumphed over their long-time rivals, Oregon, with a dominant 70-21 victory, ending a 13-year drought against the Ducks. To commemorate this achievement, the university will welcome back numerous members of the 2016 team to Montlake for Sunday's Apple Cup.
The 2016 squad, led by Coach Petersen, boasted an impressive offensive lineup featuring all-time leading passer Jake Browning and all-time leading rusher Myles Gaskin. The defense, anchored by sophomore defensive tackles Greg Gaines and Vita Vea, and a tenacious linebacking corps, was equally formidable. The secondary, led by Budda Baker, included four second-round NFL draft picks.
This exceptional team's performance marked a significant return to national prominence for the Huskies, who had previously struggled to achieve consistent success.
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