The 1973 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In its 17th season under head coach Jim Owens, the team compiled a 2âÂÂ9 record, (0âÂÂ7 in the Pacific-8 Conference, last), and was outscored 376 to 218.
The Huskies dropped the Apple Cup for the second straight year. The 52âÂÂ26 loss at Husky Stadium was Washington's worst home loss in the series until 2021; they rebounded and won the next eight, through 1981.
Junior defensive lineman Dave Pear was selected as the team's most valuable player.
One University of Washington Husky was selected in the 1974 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds with 442 selections.