He ran for 61 yards against Washington State and that skill set could come in handy in fourth-and-short situations, or to seal the deal under the two-minute mark to keep Penix off the field. Beavers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei hasn’t been utilized as a runner like he was at Clemson, however, the ability is there. The Huskies also allowed Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes to gain 6.5 yards per carry. We’ve seen the Huskies' defensive vulnerability nearly cost Washington against Oregon and USC.
The offensive strength of the Beavers is bad news for a Washington defense that ranks 127th in success rate against the run.
