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Previously: Washington Offense After profiling the fearsome Washington offense, we now pivot to the much less glamorous defense. Ranked 44th in SP+, Washington's defense has spent a lot of the year doing just enough to give them a win in each and every game. They have a couple stars and also some major worry spots. What should we make of them? Let's take a look: The Film: Going with Texas for the charting yet again, but drawing upon Oregon, USC, and other games as additional tape to factor in in our evaluations. Personnel: Click for big. [both FFFF charts available in PDF format for the laminators here] Washington mostly plays a standard 4-2-5 in terms of personnel. Their EDGE who rarely comes off the field is star Bralen Trice, the Dangerman of this piece. The 6'4", 274 lb. rusher is more power than speed, but he's by far their best player at getting organic pressure on the QB, while being not a particularly spectacular run defender in my view.
SPONSOR NOTE. We need your help to keep our team. Last year, Champions Circle® launched the One More Year Fund to support key Michigan players like Blake Corum, Trevor Keegan, and Zak Zinter who elected to return to Michigan for One More Year. Now, we’re launching the Those Who Stay NIL Campaign. Our rivals are coming after many of our key players, trying to induce them to leave Michigan. It's time for the Michigan Family to show our players how much we appreciate them and want them back in Maize and Blue! To keep the momentum going, please contribute now. ESSENTIALS WHAT #1 Michigan (14-0) vs #2 Washington (14-0) WHERE Autograph: Rewarding Fans Stadium Houston, TX WHEN Monday 6:45 Central 7:45 Eastern THE LINE M –4.5 (Vegas) M –12.5 (Bill C) TELEVISION ESPN PBP: Chris Fowler Color: Kirk Herbstreit TICKETS from $1100 WEATHER no Overview Well, folks, here it is: Michigan is playing for the national championship. They've drawn a familiar foe in multiple ways: Washingt