(After three wins to start the 1988 season, the Huskies finished 6–5 and 3–5 in conference, with losses to USC, UCLA, Oregon, Arizona, and WSU.)
The Huskies started the 1988 season strong, winning their first three games. However, they finished with a record of six wins and five losses overall, including three conference victories and five losses. Their losses included matchups against USC, UCLA, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington State.