Jake Browning went to college at the University of Washington. He played college football for the Washington Huskies from 2015 to 2018 and studied at the Foster School of Business during his time there. He became the school's all-time passing leader and set numerous records, including career passing yards and touchdown passes. He was also recognized as the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting that same year.