Margin for error has been a theme for the Washington Huskies all season long in 2025, as going past it was the reason they earned both of their losses to Big Ten powerhouses Ohio State and Michigan. Now, with those two defeats already on the ledger, Washington’s path forward leaves virtually no room for error if it hopes to stay in the College Football Playoff conversation.
The Huskies will absolutely need to win out to simply have a shot of being considered by the election committee, as it's likely other top-ranked teams will need to lose certain games, as well.