1987 Washington Huskies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1987 Washington Huskies football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 7–4–1 4–3–1 Don James 13th Gary Pinkel 4th Jim Lambright 10th David Rill Chris Chandler Darryl Franklin Brian Habib David Rill Husky Stadium Independence Bowl W 24–12 vs. Tulane The 1987 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its 13th season under head coach Don James, the team compiled a 7–4–1 record, finished in third place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 295 to 254.Washington Yearly Results (1985–1989) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse December 14, 2015 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/w/washington/1985-1989_yearly_results.php December 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112303/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/w/washington/1985-1989_yearly_results.php dead David Rill was selected as the team's most valuable player. Rill, Chris Chandler, Darryl Franklin, Brian Habib were the team captains. Schedule 1987 AP September 5 w 13 Stanford Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 31–21 73,676 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bellingham-herald-chandler-helps-uw/172257723/ The Bellingham Herald Chandler helps UW pass first test September 6, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 12 w y 12 Purdue Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 28–10 70,492 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republic-huskies-spoils-akers-fun-i/172257828/ The Republic Huskies spoils Akers' fun in debut September 13, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 19 l y y 10 Texas A&M Kyle Field College Station, TX 12–29 58,178 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-aggies-upset-washi/172102975/ Abilene Reporter-News Aggies upset Washington September 20, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 26 w y 18 Pacific (CA) Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 31–3 69,605 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-a-313-winner-and-ang/172245044/ The News Tribune A 31–3 winner – and angry September 27, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 l y 16 Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR rivalry 22–29 44,421 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-oregon-pulls-shocker/172257921/ The Idaho Statesman Oregon pulls shocker over Huskies October 4, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 w Arizona State 13 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 27–14 73,883 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-uw-wins-a-big-one-o/172258019/ The Spokesman-Review UW wins a big one over ASU October 11, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l USC Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 23–37 71,678 https://www.newspapers.com/article/simi-valley-star-trojans-go-to-the-tailb/172257160/ The Enterprise Trojans go to the tailback October 18, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 w Oregon State Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 28–12 66,392 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montana-standard-washington-whips-or/172258136/ The Montana Standard Washington whips Oregon State November 1, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 t y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 21–21 50,021 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald-uw-kicking-game-ruins-c/172258212/ The Daily Herald UW kicking game ruins Conklin's debut November 8, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 l y UCLA 7 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 14–47 70,332 https://www.newspapers.com/article/simi-valley-star-ucla-routs-washington/172248715/ The Enterprise UCLA routs Washington, and gears up for the Trojan wars November 15, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 w Washington State Husky Stadium Seattle, WA Apple Cup 34–19 74,038 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-washington-wins-apple/172258343/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Washington wins 'Apple Bowl' November 22, 1987 May 12, 2025 Newspapers.com December 19 w y y Tulane Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA Independence Bowl 24–12 41,683 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94464020/washington-rides-defense-to-bowl-win/ The Spokesman-Review Washington rides defense to bowl win December 20, 1987 February 7, 2022 Newspapers.com Game summaries Arizona State Arizona St 0 0 14 0 Washington 14 3 0 10 Gainesville Sun. 1987 Oct 11. 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Roster 1987 Washington Huskies f 89 So Bill Ames TE 60 So Bern Brostek C y 17 Sr Chris Chandler Chris Chandler (American football) QB y C 36 Fr James Compton FB 10 So Cary Conklin QB y 39 Jr Tony Covington FB 7 Sr Darryl Franklin FL C 29 Jr Aaron Jenkins FB 66 Jr Kelly John-Lewis T 82 Jr Scott Jones Scott Jones (American football) TE y 20 Fr Greg Lewis Greg Lewis (running back) TB y 74 Sr Rick McLeod T 8 Jr Brian Slater FL 22 Jr Vince Weathersby TB 77 Jr Brett Wiese G 50 Jr Mike Zandofsky G y 79 So Dennis Brown Dennis Brown (defensive end) DT y 46 Sr Tom Erlandson Tom Erlandson (linebacker, born 1966) LB y 40 Jr Daryl Hall Darryl Hall (defensive back) FS y 56 Sr Martin Harrison Martin Harrison (American football) DE y 6 So Le-Lo Lang CB y 4 Jr Art Malone CB 24 Sr Will Rideout ROV 38 Sr David Rill LB C 91 Sr Brian Habib DT y C 96 Jr Bob Willig DE 3 Sr Bo Yates OLB 5 Sr Brandy Brownlee PK 37 Fr Eric Canton P *Don James (13th year) Gary Pinkel – OC Jeff Woodruff - WR Matt Simon - RB Dan Dorazio - OL Todd Williams - GA Steve Barrow - GA Jim Lambright – DC Chris Tormey - LB Jim Heacock - DL Jay Niemann – GA Charlie Hall - GA Craig McCord - GA https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m-hVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eeEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4683%2C559062 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Matchups October 3, 1987 4Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dVxWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C_ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6738%2C3399547 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Husky roster November 21, 1987 B2 NFL draft Five Huskies were selected in the 1988 NFL draft. Washington Huskies Player Position Round Overall Franchise Chris ChandlerQB376Indianapolis ColtsDarryl FranklinWR8201Los Angeles RamsBrian HabibDL10264Minnesota VikingsRick McLeodT11284Seattle SeahawksTom ErlandsonLB12316Buffalo Bills References Washington Category:Washington Huskies football seasons Category:Independence Bowl champion seasons Washington Huskies football Category:Long stubs with short prose