Minnesota vs Washington head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 4, Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The Breakdown
Composites tie 62-62; #19 Washington's separator is quarterback. Only 14% of their starters arrived via portal.
When Minnesota has the ball: The 3.0★ receiving corps draws Washington's 3.5★ secondary, where Dillard-Allen and Robinson are 4★ first-years.
When Washington has the ball: Near-even: a 3.8★ O-line at 2.4 years against Minnesota's 3.5★, 3.3-year D-line.
Swing factor: Demond Williams Jr, 4★ with two years, outranks Drake Lindsey's 3★ — the game's clearest gap.
X-factor: Week 4 Saturday in Seattle: Minnesota travels cross-country into #19 Washington's home crowd.