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Will Rogers to Washington: What it means now and for the future

What the Huskies were looking for at quarterback, and why they saw Rogers as a fit.

Will Rogers to Washington: What it means now and for the future
Will Rogers at SEC Media Days in 2023 (screenshot via YouTube)

Before Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies play one of the biggest games in program history, they’ve already secured Penix’s likely successor for 2024.

UW coaches prioritized Will Rogers from the start of portal season, and the Mississippi State transfer announced his commitment to the Huskies on Friday. He has one year of eligibility remaining, and should enter the winter as the favorite to win Washington’s starting QB job next season.

Some thoughts on where UW stands at quarterback with Rogers on board: