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Washington Football: 5 reasons the Huskies beat Colorado

By Andrew Miller

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Husky Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Husky Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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2. Phillip Lindsay is held in check

It’s not such a bold prediction anymore saying that running back Phillip Lindsay had good performances against solid opponents. Lindsay is the leading rusher for the Buffs, and it’s not even close.

He’s rushed for 378 yards this season with three touchdowns. Steven Montez is the second leading rusher for Colorado with only 56 yards. If Lindsay does not perform, that means that the Colorado offense will have a rough day.

Washington’s defense needs to know that the biggest treat from Colorado’s offense comes out of the backfield. Stopping Lindsay also limits the impact that Montez has rolling out of the pocket. Stacking the box limits what head coach Mike MacIntyre can do with his quarterback.

However, Lindsay will very likely have a good game. He didn’t have his best game against the Huskies in the conference title game last year as he was held to only 53 rushing yards on less than 3.0 yards per carry. If UW can do the same again, they’ll be set in Week 4. Keeping him around his season average on the ground should be enough to limit the Buffs offensive output.

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