Names to know

Drew Hubel Portland State, quarterback

The 6-foot-5 sophomore has found a home in Mouse Davis’ run-and-shoot offense. He’s made just five career starts – including last week’s loss – and already has four career 300-yard passing games. That ranks him ninth on the Vikings’ career list. Hubel hasn’t been a bomber – his season-long completion is just 28 yards – but the run-and-shoot demands accuracy and he’s been that, hitting 62.6 percent of his throws.

Chantz Staden Washington State, running back

Calling Staden a running back is a little bit of a misnomer. The junior college transfer from De Anza, Calif., may start at running back as he did against Baylor, but he’s more of an all-purpose back – and leads WSU in that statistic, averaging 108 yards per game. Staden returns kickoffs – 11 for an average of 26.5 yards – and punts. He carries the ball occasionally – eight times for 22 yards – and he splits out as a receiver. Add it up and he’s averaging eight touches a game.

Andy Schantz Portland State, linebacker

WSU coach Paul Wulff puts it simply: Schantz is the best linebacker the Cougars will have played this season. The senior, who transferred from San Diego State before last season, leads the Vikings with 16 tackles and three tackles for loss from his inside spot. At 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, Schantz isn’t huge, but he delivers a blow and runs from sideline to sideline. He was an honorable-mention Big Sky performer last year despite missing three games with an injury.