Washington prepares for USC's high-powered offense in Big Ten matchup

Washington's defense faces a significant challenge against USC in their second Big Ten game on Saturday. The Huskies look to adjust from last week’s strategy against Minnesota to contend with USC's explosive offense, which averages 325 passing yards and 164 rushing yards per game. Coach Ryan Walters emphasized the need for collective effort and disciplined play to create stops. In their last game, Washington's defense allowed 21 points in the first half but limited Minnesota to six in the second half. With a ranked opponent on the road, securing stops will be essential for maintaining competitiveness.

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