| Year: | 1973 |
| Team: | Washington Huskies |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Pacific-8 Conference |
| Short Conf: | Pac-8 |
| Record: | 2–9 |
| Conf Record: | 0–7 |
| Head Coach: | Jim Owens |
| Hc Year: | 17th |
| Mvp: | Dave Pear |
| Captain: | Jim Andrilenas |
| Captain2: | Butch Keenan |
| Captain3: | Joe Tabor |
| Captain4: | John Whitacre |
| Stadium: | Husky Stadium |
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 2–9 record, (0–7 in the Pacific-8 Conference, last), and was outscored 376 to 218.[1]
The Huskies dropped the Apple Cup for the second straight year.[2] [3] [4] The 52–26 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.
See also: Apple Cup.
One University of Washington Husky was selected in the 1974 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds with 442 selections.
| = Husky Hall of Fame[6] |
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise | |
| Rick Hayes | Tackle | 284 | Los Angeles Rams |