Washington Defense Facing New Test in Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey
Washington's defense will face a different style of quarterback than what they've seen so far this season when Drake Lindsey comes to town.
After three non-conference games where opposing quarterbacks led their teams on the ground, the Washington Huskies defense will face an entirely different challenge in Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey. The sophomore signal caller, who threw for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns with only six interceptions last season, possesses the arm talent to exploit small windows in the Huskies secondary.
Lindsey's legs, while not posing a serious threat, have already demonstrated the potential to contribute to the Golden Gophers' offense. With Minnesota star running back Darius Taylor out due to injury, the Huskies have an opportunity to exploit a Golden Gophers' running game that currently ranks 17th in the Big Ten. The Huskies defense, led by fourth-year safety Alex McLaughlin, will aim to create stops and generate turnovers by putting Lindsey in obvious passing situations, utilizing the depth and athleticism of their roster, including true freshman Jeron Jones.
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