Earlier today, Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb, and assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach William Inge met with the local Seattle media to discuss their 41-7 road opener victory against Michigan State this past weekend. They spoke about the progression on both sides of the ball while giving an injury update as well. DeBoer also took the time to talk about the Bears and what that challenge will present for the Huskies this Saturday evening.

Here are things of note that each coach said…..

WILLIAM INGE (Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach)

“We wanted to be the more physical team in the trenches,” Inge said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“It’s great to see him take another step as we move into Pac-12 play,” Inge said about DB Thaddeus Dixon.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“One thing you always want to work on is eye discipline,” Inge said about young defensive players.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“His motor runs hot and runs often,” Inge said about Edge player Bralen Trice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

Husky safety Kamren Fabiculanan is a “pretty high” chance of returning this Saturday according to Coach Inge!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

RYAN GRUBB (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)

“We felt great about the game plan,” Grubb said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“Those guys creating more depth in their spot on the offense,” Grubb said about his WR’s Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja’Lynn Polk.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“I got a pretty strict rule, I can’t minus the QB for a TD,” Grubb said about the Penix Jr. deflection TD to Ja’Lynn Polk.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

Grubb said on a scale of a 1 to 10, that the offense is operating at a 7 right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“Yes!” Grubb says with a laugh when asked if it’s hard to call a run when the offense is passing successfully like it has been.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“There was no ill will when he left,” Grubb said about former UW WR Taj Davis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“I think he has improved a lot,” Grubb said about TE Jack Westover.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“To root for him and see the heights he can get to is special,” Grubb said about QB Penix Jr. and his Heisman campaign.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“This is the highest i’ve ever graded him,” Grubb said about Penix Jr’s performance against Michigan State.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

KALEN DEBOER (Head Coach)

DeBoer said Matteo Mele and Davon Banks are out for the season. Asa Turner is doubtful for this weekend, and Kamren Fabiculanan should return this Saturday.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“We expect him to play this weekend,” DeBoer said about WR Jalen McMillan.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“Guys making plays early on both sides of the ball was critical! It took the air out of the stadium,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“I think Dillon Johnson did a good job early,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“That’s fun because you get to push to your limits,” DeBoer said about facing stout defenses with Pac-12 conference play starting.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

“He’s doing a great job of understanding the importance of keeping everyone on the same page,” DeBoer said about Penix Jr. staying healthy!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 18, 2023

* Here is the official Husky Football Depth Chart for this week…..