What's behind some of the WSU defense's struggles? Check out some of their snap counts
Sep. 30—PULLMAN — A few minutes after halftime began and Washington State players filed into their locker room, the sparkly new crimson-and-black lair that was remodeled over the summer, linebacker Keith Brown turned to a teammate with a question. "What's the score?" asked the sixth-year linebacker. It was Saturday evening, and WSU had just taken a three-point lead on visiting Arizona into ...
What's behind some of the WSU defense's struggles is the increased number of snaps they are playing. During a game against Arizona, several defenders logged over 60 snaps, with Khamari Terrell leading at 72 and defensive back Jamarey Smith at 61. In fact, two defenders have reached the 200-snap threshold, with defensive back Kai Rapolla leading at 225.
This heavy workload has led to fatigue, causing the defense to struggle in the second half of games. WSU coach Kirby Moore acknowledged the issue, stating that as the game wore on, their defenses were worn down, leading to allowing more points in the fourth quarter. The Cougars have the highest turnover rate in the country, and their defense is tasked with playing more snaps, which may be contributing to their struggles.
Addressing this issue may require improving the offense to sustain drives and reduce the workload on the defense.
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