Washington projects defensive depth chart ahead of Apple Cup matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Washington Huskies prepare for the Apple Cup against Washington State on September 6. Two true freshmen are expected to start on defense, with a third projected to contribute significantly. Key positions include Elinneus Davis and Derek Colman-Brusa at defensive tackle, Jacob Lane and Ramzak Fruean as edge rushers, and Jacob Manu and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale at linebacker. Washington's defense will feature a mix of returning players and new talent as they finalize their depth chart following fall camp.
- •Huskies face Washington State in the Apple Cup next week.
- •Elinneus Davis and Derek Colman-Brusa are starting defensive tackles.
- •Jacob Lane and Ramzak Fruean are starting edge rushers.
- •Jacob Manu and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale are starting linebackers.
- •Washington's defensive roster includes several transfer players.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Huskies Release Defensive Depth Chart For Apple Cup
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Projecting WSU's two-deep ahead of season-opener at No. 17 Washington
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting Washington's defensive depth chart ahead of Apple Cup
"Aug. 31—PULLMAN — Ahead of the first season-opening Apple Cup, set for Sunday afternoon in Seattle, Washington State is electing not to release a depth chart. Cougar coach Kirby Moore indicated as much on Monday, saying that heading into the games to follow the rest of the season, the team expects to post two-deeps. So in the meantime, The Spokesman-Review is publishing a projection of WSU's ...
"Two true freshmen are expected to start, and a third will heavily contribute, for the Washington Huskies when they take on Washington State next week.
"The Washington State Cougars are ready to go for their season-opener against the Washington State Cougars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:16 AMWashington Huskies Release Defensive Depth Chart For Apple Cup
The Washington State Cougars are ready to go for their season-opener against the Washington State Cougars.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:01 AMProjecting WSU's two-deep ahead of season-opener at No. 17 Washington
Aug. 31—PULLMAN — Ahead of the first season-opening Apple Cup, set for Sunday afternoon in Seattle, Washington State is electing not to release a depth chart. Cougar coach Kirby Moore indicated as much on Monday, saying that heading into the games to follow the rest of the season, the team expects to post two-deeps. So in the meantime, The Spokesman-Review is publishing a projection of WSU's ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:01 PMProjecting Washington's defensive depth chart ahead of Apple Cup
Two true freshmen are expected to start, and a third will heavily contribute, for the Washington Huskies when they take on Washington State next week.
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