Earlier today, Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb, and co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Chuck Morrell met with the local Seattle media to discuss their 40-22 victory over Stanford, as they prepare for their road opener against UCLA this weekend. They spoke about the play of the offense and defense this past weekend. DeBoer also took the time to talk about the Bruins and what that challenge will present for the Huskies this Friday night.

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

RYAN GRUBB (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)

“We need to do a better job of second down efficiency in the red zone,” Grubb said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“There is a game conditioning piece for Jaxson,” Grubb said about OL Jaxson Kirkland.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“Rome is maybe one of our most dialed guys on the team,” Grubb said about WR Rome Odunze.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

Grubb said getting the WR’s to stay and not transfer was a “big victory” for them as a coaching staff!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

Grubb said the “decision making my Mike” (Penix Jr.) really stood out when watching film against Stanford.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

Grubb said they are putting in new offensive installs on a weekly basis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

Grubb said UCLA has a lot of long, athletic guys on defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

CHUCK MORRELL (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach)

“DTR is as good as anybody in the country,” Morrell said about the UCLA QB.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

Morrell said Julius Irvin “is a great man-to-man player,” when asked about his transition to corner this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“I thought Davon had a solid day,” Morrell said about RS-FR Davon Banks in the secondary.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“We were really proud of our guys up front,” Morrell said about the defensive line against Stanford.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“The structure of our defense requires a lot of discipline,” Morrell said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

KALEN DEBOER (Head Coach)

“We are starting fast and executing,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“We really appreciate Husky Nation. The Dawg Pack was awesome!” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“Our guys are really into it mentally right now and I expect them to have a great week of practice,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“Jaxson had a great week of practice and continues to get into the flow,” DeBoer said about OL Jaxson Kirkland.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“We are very consistent moving the ball,” DeBoer said about the offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“We missed some opportunities on explosives,” DeBoer said about the offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“We are tighter and closer because of the trust that we built up back in January,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

DeBoer said he is proud of his daughter Alexis being a UW Softball commit. He said she works her tail off!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife pic.twitter.com/orJkIzj2mb

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

DeBoer said DB Jordan Perryman is “really close”. DB Asa Turner may play this weekend. DB Mishael Powell will not play this weekend against UCLA.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“When you are as talented as he is, you just play free and cut it loose,” DeBoer said about QB Michael Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“Him and Ryan Grubb are really in sync,” DeBoer said about Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

“He can put the ball anywhere,” DeBoer said about Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

DeBoer said they are having a walk-on tryouts next week. “It’s important to know what we have around here.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 26, 2022

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