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- Washington is preparing for Washington State's new defense by combining Trent Bray's Oregon State scheme tape with current Cougar personnel cutups, using the extended lead-in to account for Week 1 uncertainty. - Demond Williams has emphasized pocket reads, checkdowns and progressions while studying avoidable sacks and running decisions from last season to reduce hits and preserve his health through Big Ten play. - With longtime center Landen Hatchett unavailable for the Apple Cup, converted tackle Kolt Dieterich will make his first start at center after missing spring work with a shoulder injury, with Jake Flores and Geirean Hatchett available behind him. - Decker DeGraaf and Baron Naone share an OR designation at tight end, with both trusted as vertical receivers and blockers despite DeGraaf holding the experience advantage. - Justice Williams positioned himself for a larger receiver role during fall camp, while Chris Lawson is the first receiver off the bench and can cover all three spots in Jedd Fisch's offense.

- Washington shifted from broad position competition to opponent-specific situations and rapid personnel substitutions ten days before its opener against Washington State. - Champ Taulealea appears to have secured the starting right-guard job, while Geirean Hatchett is rotating between right guard and backup center behind Kolt Dieterich. - Practice repetitions confirmed Demond Williams as Washington's first quarterback, followed by Elijah Brown and Dash Beierly. - Quaid Carr led the running-back rotation ahead of Brian Bonner and Trey Cooley, with Cooley showing his best burst of camp while Jayden Limar worked separately. - Donovan Robinson and Elijah Durr did not practice, while Landen Hatchett and Charlie Crowell stopped after early work and Devin Hyde and Bodpegn Miller spent most of the session on a separate field.

- Washington's edge group could be a surprise strength if it stays healthy, with Ramsak Fruen credited for raising the unit's level. - Quarterback depth is a concern: Demond Williams is the clear starter, followed by a substantial drop to Elijah Brown. - When Dylan Robinson has been unavailable, Sharon Jones has stepped in and impressed during camp. - Portal addition Tyler Robles gives Washington a proven kicker after making 21 of 23 attempts for Texas State last season.

- earns his fourth preseason honor after being named to the Manning Award watch list on Monday morning. has also been named to the Maxwell Award, Johnny Unitas Gold Arm Award and Davey O'Brien Award preseason watch lists.

- QB: Jalen Milroe now in game after Drew Lock for the first two series.

- Washington's offense currently has a clear primary target who has repeatedly produced touchdowns and third-down conversions in simulated situations. - That target has been described as the quarterback's No. 1 safety blanket and effectively uncoverable against the corners, safeties, and nickel defenders used in camp. - Chris Lawson also stood out in the latest practice, while the quarterbacks generally avoided putting the ball in danger after a more turnover-prone prior session.

- has been named to The Maxwell Award Watch List, The Maxwell Football Club announced today. - The third-year quarterback earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors by the coaches last season after compiling 3,065 yards, 25 touchdown passes to just eight interceptions.