Alex Grinch helped instill an identity of takeaways and speed during his time as defensive coordinator of the Washington State Cougars. Week one of 2018 wasn’t turnover filled, with only one takeaway, but Hunter Dale and company went on the road and in many ways replicated the solid performances that had Ohio State courting Grinch away from WSU.
The Cougar defense held Wyoming to 3.49 yards per play, 3.35 yards per passing attempt, and 21% conversions on 3rd Down. For a defense that posed a lot of question marks, I don’t think we could’ve asked for much more.