Scouting the Washington Huskies: 5 questions, prediction with a Washington writer

EUGENE – No. 17 Oregon (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) will host rival No. 7 Washington (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) at 12:30 pm Saturday on ABC / ESPN2.

We reach out to Washington Times reporter Adam Jude to get some insight on the Huskies. You can follow him on Twitter (@A_Jude) for more Washington info.

Here are our questions and Adam's prediction for the game:

1. How has Washington's offensive line changed since the season opener against Auburn?

Jude: "The loss of preseason All-American left Trey Adams before the Auburn game was significant." That forced Washington to play four offensive positions, including linemen (Beaverton's Jared Hilbers and Jaxson's Jesuit High Product) The Huskies were tested early against a really good Auburn D-line, and then again a very good week Utah D-line in Salt Lake City. past three weeks. "

2. Is Myles Gaskin 's drop in production because of the past passing through?

Jude: "A lot of that has to do with the top-flight defenses the Huskies have faced." Gaskin's typically be a slow starter in his career had 116 yards and two touchdowns against UCLA last week, and in three games against Oregon he has 475 yards and three TDs, with a 9.3 yard-per-carry average. "

3. Does the UW do not know what to do in order to be successful?

Jude: "The Huskies Wanted More Turnovers, Certainly, They're So Good at Playing College Football Playoff in 2016." the same rate, and some of that is by design, but it is not so easy to say that Arizona State, even with the nation's best receiver, N'Keal Harry, went with a run-heavy game (Harry, by the way, had just five catches for 20 yards vs. UW last month.) The Huskies have allowed just three touchdown passes in six games, and two of those came last week against UCLA and its true-freshman QB , Dorian Thompson-Robinson. "

4. How much is the lack of consistent pass rush?

Jude: "It should be a concern for Washington." It's telling that a safety, Taylor Rapp, has half of the Huskies' eight sacks this season.The Huskies do not have any sacks of a defensive end or outside linebacker. 're going to get to just get some pressure on Justin Herbert on Saturday. "

5. How do you see things playing and what's your prediction?

Jude: "We know it 's going to be an emotionally charged atmosphere at Autzen Stadium, and we know how good it is – how great it is. – and that is a big if – I like their chances – Washington's defense does not give rise to big plays, and Jake Browning does not tie easily (he's 7-1 vs. ranked Pac-12 opponents). -28, Huskies. "