WSU will start its sixth different offensive line grouping today, with freshman Tyson Pencer back at left tackle. The other four started the season together. ... The Cougars brought five freshman defenders, who are redshirting, on their first trip. The group is expected to have an impact next season, so the coaching staff wanted to help them get acclimated to the road. There are three defensive backs – Nolan Washington, Anthony Carpenter and Casey Locker – and two defensive linemen – Jordan Pu'u Robinson and Justin Clayton. ... The last WSU win in this series was in 2004. That was its fourth consecutive against UA. ... The Wildcats are 14th in the nation in total offense and are tied with Stanford for the Pac-10 lead in time of possession. ... WSU has forced 20 turnovers this season, second most in the conference. But the Cougars' 22 – 10 fumbles and 12 interceptions – is tops in the Pac-10. . . . Even Stanford, which seems to run the ball on everyone, could only generate 150 yards on 40 carries on Arizona's run defense. Expect to hear the name of linebacker Xavier Kelley often. He leads UA with 46 tackles.
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