Washington Huskies Part Ways with Offensive Coordinator Jimmie Dougherty

Dougherty served as the team's offensive coordinator for one season after previously working as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The University of Washington Huskies football team has parted ways with offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty after just one season in the role. Dougherty had previously worked alongside Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch at the University of Arizona before joining the Huskies' staff in 2024. The Huskies have not yet announced a replacement for Dougherty, who expressed gratitude to the city of Seattle and the Huskies players on social media.

Why it matters

The Huskies' offense will have a new leader next season as they look to build on their performance from 2025. Dougherty's departure comes after some controversy surrounding the team's starting quarterback, Demond Williams Jr., who briefly entered the transfer portal last month before deciding to remain with the program.

The details

Dougherty, 47, had served as the Huskies' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2024 after previously working as the passing game coordinator. Prior to joining the Huskies, he held the offensive coordinator role at San Jose State in 2014. Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch, who Dougherty had worked with at Arizona, thanked him for his contributions to the team's success.

  • Dougherty was the Huskies' offensive coordinator for the 2025 season.
  • Dougherty previously served as the Huskies' passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2024.

The players

Jimmie Dougherty

Former offensive coordinator for the University of Washington Huskies football team.

Jedd Fisch

Head coach of the University of Washington Huskies football team, who previously worked with Dougherty at the University of Arizona.

Demond Williams Jr.

The Huskies' starting quarterback, who briefly entered the transfer portal last month before deciding to remain with the program.

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What they’re saying

“To the city of Seattle, words can't express what you mean to me and my family!!! Most of all the players, love you guys forever, thank you.”

— Jimmie Dougherty, Former Offensive Coordinator (Twitter)

“I have worked with Jimmie Dougherty for 7 years and am appreciative for his many contributions to our success as an offense and as a team. I want to thank Jimmie and wish him all the best in the future.”

— Jedd Fisch, Head Coach (Twitter)

What’s next

The Huskies will need to hire a new offensive coordinator to lead the team's offense in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Huskies' offense will have a new leader next season as they look to build on their performance from 2025. Dougherty's departure comes after some controversy surrounding the team's starting quarterback, Demond Williams Jr., who briefly entered the transfer portal last month before deciding to remain with the program.