EUGENE -- Since Mike Leach arrived in Pullman in 2012, Washington State has led the country in pass attempts and been in the top 10 in passing yards each season. Not coincidentally, the Cougars also ranked at or near the bottom of the FBS in sacks allowed every season - until now.
Despite leading the country with 54 pass attempts per game - nearly five more than any other FBS team - and 413.7 passing yards per game, No. 25 Washington State (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) has given up just five sacks (tied for eighth nationally at .83 per game) this season compared to 44 sacks last season entering Saturday's game with No.