Washington has been pretty solid this year, but things kind of fell apart for them last week v. UCLA. Skimming through their coaches comments in the link below sounds like a lot of the same issues ASU has been having. Their new coach Kalen DeBoer
has been doing a great job though and I am sure he will have them ready to play.
Before the 4-1 Huskies attempt to bounce back against Arizona State, here is a full transcript of UW coach Kalen DeBoer's press conference Monday.
www.seattletimes.com
I think this is a winnable game for ASU. They need to avoid the mistakes and mix it up a bit on D with some blitzes, Washington's QB Penix can throw the ball, especially if he has all day to throw. I hope DC Henderson is drawing up some blitz packages to get him out of the pocket.
One other thought. Merlin Robertson has been very quiet this year. I am wondering if he is struggling with the coaching transition or something else. He has just been a non factor. He came into camp slimmed down, ready to go and on the Butkus Award watch list.
https://www.yardbarker.com/college_...f_the_year_award_watch_list/s1_17068_37712515 The expectation has been that he would have a solid season as he pushed forward to the NFL draft. That is not happening yet. I am hoping this is a breakout game for him.