Washington has not yet filled Dougherty’s role. No offensive coordinator has been listed on the university’s website for the 2026 season.
Last year was the first for the expanded 12-team playoff, and the top four seeds with first-round byes — Oregon, Georgia, Boise State and Arizona State — all lost in the quarterfinals. This year’s top seeds — Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia and Texas Tech — want to prove last year was a fluke.
Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories.