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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.

- Dylan Robinson was unavailable, leaving his return timetable as an unresolved availability issue. - Washington's center alignment depends on Landen Hatchett's health: Colt is the projected starter in the middle if Hatchett cannot play, but likely shifts outside when Hatchett is available.

- Baron Naone earned a season-long split at tight end with Decker DeGraaf after a strong camp in which his blocking, receiving and added size stood out. - Washington does not expect Landen Hatchett to play against Washington State, so versatile lineman Kolt Dieterich will start at center with the first-team offense. - Washington plans a true running-back committee with Quaid Carr, Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley all receiving carries. - Jacob Manu has solidified a starting linebacker job, and Washington trusts four linebackers enough to vary between two- and three-linebacker packages. - Jeron Jones spent significant camp time outside while Dylan Robinson was not fully healthy, but Washington expects both Jones and Rahshawn Clark to play extensively and views Clark as its top returner.

- Quaid Carr added roughly 14 to 15 pounds and is approaching his 200-pound target as he prepares for a larger sophomore role. - Carr says he is ready to contribute but the running-back rotation remains unsettled, with Jayden Limar and Trey Cooley still competing for serious snaps. - Carr's added weight has improved his pass protection, while learning an offense that installed roughly 400 plays during camp remains his biggest challenge. - Jayden Limar is nearing full health after ankle rehabilitation and is targeting Week 1 while following a workload plan designed to keep him available throughout the season. - Washington's running backs are expected to handle a complete role that includes carries, receiving work and pass protection.

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- 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.

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