Huskies Lose Key Backfield Piece
Washington’s running back room just took a hit. Adam Mohammed, who carried the rock 106 times this past season, is heading into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility still on his plate.
The sophomore out of Glendale, Arizona made some noise in Seattle this year. Mohammed racked up 523 yards on the ground and punched in five touchdowns while also contributing as a pass-catcher with 17 grabs for 138 yards. That’s a significant jump from his freshman campaign when he managed just 193 rushing yards.
Timing Couldn’t Be Worse for Fisch
This departure comes at an interesting moment for Jedd Fisch’s program. The Huskies just wrapped up a solid 9-4 season and knocked off Boise State in the LA Bowl. They’re building something real in the Pacific Northwest, but losing production in the backfield stings.
Fisch recently emphasized keeping his core together as he enters Year 3. He specifically talked about the importance of continuity, pointing to quarterback Demond Williams and a bunch of young playmakers who showed out this season. Williams lit it up as the full-time starter, completing nearly 70% of his throws for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns while adding another six scores on the ground.
The head coach wasn’t shy about his roster goals after the bowl victory. He highlighted the youth movement—freshmen like Raiden Vines and Dezmen Roebuck making plays, Williams dominating as a sophomore. Washington played more first-year guys than almost anyone in college football.
What’s Next for the Huskies Backfield?
Mohammed’s decision to explore other options leaves a hole in Washington’s running game. Over 500 yards and five touchdowns don’t just materialize out of thin air. The Huskies will need someone to step up or they’ll be hitting the portal themselves looking for a replacement.
For Mohammed, this move gives him a fresh start somewhere that might offer a bigger role or a better scheme fit. The Apollo High School product showed enough in his two seasons in Seattle to attract attention from programs looking to add experience to their backfield.
The transfer carousel keeps spinning, and Washington now has to figure out how to replace a contributor who was just starting to hit his stride.
