Washington Huskies: The Battle For Starting QB
When spring practice begins, so does the battle to become the Washington Huskies 2022 starting quarterback.
The Washington Huskies start spring practice on March 30, culminating with the spring intrasquad game on April 30. It’s the last chance to make an impression until late summer.
One of the biggest questions facing the Huskies is who will win the starting quarterback spot. Will it be Michael Penix Jr., a fifth-year transfer from Indiana; Sam Huard a 2021 five-star recruit billed as the next big thing, or Dylan Morris, Washington’s starting quarterback from the last two years.
Michael Penix Jr.
Right now Penix. has the edge for the starting quarterback position. That’s because new Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer was Penix’’s offensive coordinator before leaving for Fresno State.
The familiarity between QB and coach and knowledge of his offensive system gives Penix an edge. He’s very talented but also very injury prone.
He only played 20 games in four seasons at IU. In his first season at Indiana in 2018, Penix only played in three games so he redshirted as a freshman in 2019. The next three seasons MPJ never played in more than six games in any single one. Though playing limited action Penix threw for 4,197 yards four seasons along with 29 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
Staying healthy will be the key for Penix to not only earn but keep the starting job. In that situation. Huard and Morris will need to be ready to step in anytime. It’s good that the Huskies have that quality depth at quarterback.