The 1978 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. Under fourth-year head coach Don James, the team compiled a 7–4 record, tied for second in the Pacific-10 Conference, and outscored its opponents 270 to 155. Linebacker Michael Jackson was selected as the team's most valuable player. The team captains were Jackson, Nesby Glasgow, Scott Greenwood,
In the newly-expanded Pac-10, the defending champion Huskies returned eighteen starters, but not at quarterback. Washington defeated the two new members, Arizona and Arizona State, and did not play California. The two losses were to UCLA and USC, and the Huskies defeated Washington State in the Apple Cup for the fifth
An unexpected non-conference loss at unranked Indiana in September likely kept Washington out of a bowl game.
Schedule
Roster
NFL draft selections Five University of Washington Huskies were selected in the 1979 NFL draft, which lasted 12 rounds with 330 selections. = Husky Hall of Fame
Player Position Round Overall Franchise Jeff Toews Tackle 2nd 53 Miami DolphinsMichael Jackson Linebacker 3rd 57 Seattle Seahawks Spider Gaines Wide receiver 6th 140 Kansas City Chiefs Roger Westlund Tackle 7th 186 Atlanta FalconsNesby Glasgow Defensive back 8th 207 Baltimore Colts
References
External links Official game program: Washington vs. Washington State at Spokane – November 25, 1978