Two questions Oregon State defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre must answer in Week 4
Summary
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Oregon State allowed Texas Tech and Montana a combined 251 rushing yards at 3.4 per carry after Houston gained 228 at 5.4 in the 2026 opener. The Week 4 report treats those two games as improvement, with UTEP still a test of its durability. The raw results do not establish that the run defense is solved or isolate a personnel or scheme cause.
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Before UTEP in 2026, Mike MacIntyre stresses correct alignment, leverage and checks by Oregon State's secondary and linebackers against motion, shifts and varied formations. Jacob Schuster emphasizes keeping the mobile quarterback inside and finishing. These are stated preparation priorities, not confirmation of a new pressure package or coverage scheme.
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