Washington · Big TenWashington plans to expand Adam Limar’s role
Limar could play 35 to 40 snaps against Michigan State as Trey Cooley remains uncertain with a concussion and Washington seeks its sixth win.
NOV 10, 2026
Projected Limar workload
Washington rushing success rate
Washington rushing production
01 · The NewsLimar’s workload is set to rise
Washington plans to give Adam Limar a larger role against Michigan State after his best game of the season, while Trey Cooley’s availability remains uncertain because of a concussion suffered late against Penn State.
Limar played 26 snaps against Penn State and produced 77 yards on 11 touches — nine carries for 66 yards and two catches for 11. He forced two missed tackles, gained 45 rushing yards after contact and averaged 7.7 yards per touch.
Fisch said Washington could nearly double Limar’s workload without pushing him beyond a typical game for a running back.
“I think we probably will be able to get [Limar] closer to 40 [snaps] if we want to. I don't think Jonah [Coleman] played many more snaps than 40 in a game as a running back. So, if we could be at that 35 to 40 number this week, [we're] pretty comfortable with that,” Fisch said Monday.
Washington rushed 25 times for 134 yards against Penn State, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt with a 63% rushing success rate. But after gaining 53 rushing yards on its opening drive, the offense went three straight possessions without giving Limar a touch. Each ended in a three-and-out, and Washington managed three rushing yards in that stretch.
Limar returned on the fifth possession and accounted for 41 yards on a 62-yard drive that ended with a field goal. Washington ran only eight times in the second half, and eight of its 25 attempts gained two yards or fewer.
Fisch said he is unsure whether Cooley will be available because of a concussion suffered late against Penn State. If he cannot play, Brian Bonner could join Limar as Washington’s primary backs after recording eight attempts across the past two games. Limar’s workload is set to rise; Cooley’s status may determine how much of the backfield he has to carry.
02 · The StakesA sixth win is the point
The workload change could help Washington reach bowl eligibility. The 5-4 Huskies need one more win, and the backfield rotation could help decide whether they get it against 3-6 Michigan State.
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Does Limar get the expanded workload?
Fisch said Washington could be comfortable with Limar playing 35 to 40 snaps.
Does Washington keep feeding its backs?
Washington ran only eight times in the second half against Penn State, and eight of its 25 attempts gained two yards or fewer.