# WSU Defense Thrives Amid Offense Struggles

> Washington State's defense keeps teams in games despite offensive chaos.
- Title: WSU Defense Thrives Amid Offense Struggles · Seattletimes
- Summary: Washington State's defense keeps teams in games despite offensive chaos. Washington State's defense has forced five turnovers and allowed 23.7 points per…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/sports/wsus-defense-has-made-most-of-difficult-circumstances
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## Keith Brown ignores distractions
Keith Brown deleted social media during fall camp to focus on WSU's defense.

> just continue to compete
## WSU defense faces tough field position
WSU ranks dead last in field position value with 65.2 average starting field position.
## Defensive stats show resilience
WSU defense forces seven punts and five turnovers while allowing 23.7 points per game.
## Opponent field position challenges
Opponents start drives at about the 35-yard line on average against WSU defense.
## Defensive coordinator Trent Bray returns
Trent Bray returns to Corvallis after coaching Oregon State in 2024 and 2025.
## WSU defense handles OSU offense
WSU defense has been handed 25% of games starting at 40-yard line or further.
## Defensive success in recent game
WSU defense forced a fumble in Utah State game that led to a fourth-quarter lead.
## Key takeaway

Washington State's defense has forced five turnovers and allowed 23.7 points per game while their offense struggles with nine turnovers.