The Pac-12 Conference is gearing up for a much-anticipated spring football season. With the University of Washington and Washington State leading the way, the Pac-12 is sure to be an exciting conference to watch this spring. Here’s what to look out for from the University of Washington, Washington State, and the rest of the conference.
The University of Washington Huskies are looking to build on a successful 2018 season that saw them win the Pac-12 North division title and reach the Rose Bowl. The Huskies will be led by quarterback Jake Browning, who is entering his senior year. Browning is coming off a career-best season in which he threw for 3,192 yards and 16 touchdowns. He will be joined by running back Myles Gaskin, who rushed for 1,282 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. On defense, the Huskies will be led by linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven, who was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. With a talented roster and experienced coaching staff, the Huskies are poised to make a run at the Pac-12 title this spring.
Washington State is also looking to make some noise this spring. The Cougars are coming off a 9-4 season in which they won the Cheez-It Bowl. The Cougars will be led by quarterback Gardner Minshew, who threw for 4,477 yards and 36 touchdowns last season. He will be joined by wide receiver Dezmon Patmon, who caught 74 passes for 1,060 yards and nine touchdowns last season. On defense, the Cougars will be led by linebacker Jahad Woods, who led the team with 90 tackles last season. With an experienced roster and a high-powered offense, the Cougars are sure to be a force to be reckoned with this spring.
The rest of the Pac-12 is also looking to make some noise this spring. Oregon is coming off a 9-4 season in which they won the Redbox Bowl. The Ducks will be led by quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 3,151 yards and 29 touchdowns last season. He will be joined by running back CJ Verdell, who rushed for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. On defense, the Ducks will be led by linebacker Troy Dye, who had an impressive 2018 campaign with 109 tackles and four sacks. The Ducks are sure to be a tough team to beat this spring.
The Pac-12 is sure to be an exciting conference to watch this spring. With the University of Washington and Washington State leading the way, the rest of the conference is sure to follow suit. Be sure to keep an eye out for all of these teams as they battle it out for Pac-12 supremacy this spring!
