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Paul Hutson preparing for pivotal matchup against Arizona for WSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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Summary

Paul Hutson III, a defensive tackle for Washington State University, guides his team into a primetime clash against Arizona on CBS this Saturday. In his final collegiate season, Hutson has embraced a unique motivational routine, setting wallpaper reminders of upcoming quarterbacks to maintain focus on his goals. With four total tackles so far this season and a Pro Football Focus grade of 71.1, he aims for a double-digit sack total. After overcoming a winding path through various colleges, Hutson's journey comes to a head against a key conference rival as WSU seeks to build on its recent win over Duquesne.

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•Hutson prepares for Arizona after leading WSU's defense against Duquesne
•He has a unique routine of setting quarterback photos as motivation
•Hutson has four total tackles and a grade of 71.1 this season
•This is Hutson's first season at WSU after transfers from multiple colleges
•Big matchup scheduled for Saturday on CBS

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Inside the long journey that led DT Paul Hutson to WSU: 'The younger version of myself would be very proud'

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Sep. 24—PULLMAN — Paul Hutson III likes to say he does best with visual reminders, with illustrations of the goals he's trying to reach. It's the reason his Twitter profile picture is a trophy he's seeking. It's the reason he keeps a photo of the NFL draft stage handy on his phone. It's also the reason why, in the Gesa Field locker room after he helped his Washington State defense shut down ...
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