Here is a summary of the Huskies football program:
Early Years:
Washington played independently for 26 years (1889-1915) before joining the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) in 1916.
Conference Evolution:
The PCC morphed into various iterations: AAUW, Pacific-8, Pacific-10, and ultimately the current Pac-12. Washington and California remained members throughout.
Big Ten Shift:
In 2023, Washington and Oregon were accepted into the Big Ten Conference, starting in 2024.
Championships:
Washington claims two national championships: 1960 (Helms Athletic Foundation) and 1991 (Coaches Poll). The latter title was split with Miami (AP Poll).