Washington's Offensive Line Will Face An EARLY TEST In The Apple Cup

The Washington Huskies’ revamped offensive line is facing an early test against Washington State’s experienced defensive front in the Apple Cup, can young starters like Kodi Greene and Champ Taulealea rise to the challenge and anchor an elite Big Ten unit for Jedd Fisch?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau spotlight pivotal matchups in the Apple Cup, breaking down the Huskies’ high-end offensive line behind John Mills and Drew Azzopardi, and the emergence of running back Quaid Carr and wide receiver Chris Lawson. The hosts examine the impact of key Washington State transfers like Linus Zunk and discuss Washington’s defensive versatility, featuring stars such as Zaydrius Rainey-Sale and nickel cornerbacks Jaren Jones and Rahshawn Clark, can stifle Caden Pinnick’s athleticism under center. Wide receiver depth, the evolving tight end rotation behind Decker DeGraaf and Baron Naone, and the committee approach at running back set the stage for a revealing season opener.

Will the Huskies’ changes provide enough edge to launch the 2026 college football season with a statement win in the in-state rivalry game?

00:00:Intro

01:28: Washington's offensive line experience, key starters, and Washington State defensive front analysis

04:53: Matchups to watch: Interior OL vs. WSU defensive tackles

07:05: WSU's edge rushers vs Kodi Greene

11:28: Caden Pinnick rematch and Washington defensive rotation questions

14:43: Zaydrius Rainey-Sale's role and potential defensive versatility

18:50: Rahshawn Clark vs. Jeron Jones for starting nickel role

22:49: Other curiosities: Running back rotation, tight end usage

28:45: Wide receiver rotation for the Apple Cup

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