UW is obviously rebuilding after their run last year, it's true.It's also really a down year for both teams.
Here's an article talking about the need for the former PAC teams to bulk up.
LearnLater.com
USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington are bulking up their players to compete physically in the Big Ten after moving from the Pac-12. Their adjustments highlight differing size philosophies between the conferences.
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