WSU aims for strong pass rush with McLain and Zunk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Washington State University is preparing for its preseason camp, beginning on Aug. 6, with focus on its defensive ends, Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk. Both players showcased their skills during spring practices, effectively pressuring quarterbacks and disrupting offenses. Zunk, a transfer from Vanderbilt, contributed significantly in the SEC, while McLain earned All-Big Sky honors with impressive statistics at Idaho. Other players like veteran Michael Hughes and Arizona transfer Eduwa Okundaye are also expected to contribute depth on the defensive line. The performance of McLain and Zunk will be vital for WSU's defensive strategy this season.
- •Preseason camp starts Aug. 6 for WSU.
- •Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk named key defensive ends.
- •Zunk transfers from Vanderbilt after three seasons.
- •McLain earned All-Big Sky honors at Idaho.
- •Hughes and Okundaye provide additional depth.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to fall camp: How good could WSU's defensive ends be?
"Aug. 1—Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of stories that will run each day previewing Washington State's preseason camp before it begins on Aug. 6. This edition covers the Cougars' defensive ends. PULLMAN — The best players on Washington State's defense might hail from two different parts of the world. Their names are Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk, who project to start on either end ...
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