Elijah Jackson and Dyson McCutcheon, reserve players for the University of Washington football team, are both questionable for the upcoming Penn State game. This could potentially impact the Huskies’ strong secondary, which currently ranks second nationally in passing yards allowed. Jackson, a 6-foot-1, 193-pound junior, has missed the last two games against Indiana and USC but has started 15 games in the past. He has recorded 15 tackles and two pass break-ups so far this season. McCutcheon, a 5-foot-11, 182-pound junior, has played in all nine games this season as a back-up to the redshirt freshman starter Jordan Shaw. He has accumulated twelve tackles and two pass break-ups. Both players have contributed to the Huskies’ defensive success, allowing just 142 passing yards per game, which is second only to Texas.
The specific details of Jackson and McCutcheon’s injuries have not been disclosed. In addition to these two players, five other UW team members have been ruled out for the Penn State game. These players include junior edge rusher Zach Durfee, senior tight end Quentin Moore, sophomore tight end Ryan Otton, sophomore wide receiver Kevin Green Jr., and freshman safety Rashawn Clark. Durfee, a 6-foot-5, 256-pound player, will miss his fourth consecutive game due to ligament strains in his toes. This season has been challenging for him as he has only been able to participate in two full games and has been limited in four others.
The Huskies will have to rely on the depth of their roster to compensate for the absence of these players against a tough opponent like Penn State. Fans can stay updated on the latest news about UW football and basketball by visiting si.com/college/washington.