Following a physical game predicated on No. 12 Oregon’s ability to control the line of scrimmage against Washington the previous weekend, the Ducks’ defense is set for a different kind of test this Saturday in Pullman. No. 25 Washington State, led by graduate quarterback Gardener Minshew, tops the country in passing yards per game, averaging over 400 per matchup in 2018. A big reason for the Cougars success has relied on their ability to protect Minshew, who has been sacked the least of any quarterback in the Pac-12 this season. All of this poses a significant test for the Ducks entering a raucous environment in Pullman this Saturday, listen below as the defensive coaches and players give their thoughts on the upcoming matchup.

Head Coach Mario Cristobal

Associate Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator Joe Salave’a

Linebacker Troy Dye

Linebacker Kaulana Apelu

-Alex Castle and Matt Tyra