Friday Pac-12 links

Just one more day until Washington State takes on No. 2 Oregon in front of a sold-out Martin Stadium. Can’t wait? Time travel may not exist, but watch how quickly the day flies by as you make your way through our morning links.

By the way, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Do with that what you will.

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— On Sunday you’ll have a chance to see the new Oregon defense. It’s a lot like the old one .

— For more on the Ducks’ defense check out Brian Anderson’s breakdown of the UO secondary .

— That UO defense is excited for the challenge presented by WSU’s Air Raid.

— Washington State’s doing what it can to build a fearsome defense of its own and if last night’s scrimmage was any indication things are right on track .

— The Huskies want to come up with ‘country fumbles.’

— An Arizona sophomore could see the field for the first time since 2011.

— Arizona State’s offense is powered by some powerful interior linemen .

— California’s Griffin Piatt is content with his new role .

— Colorado also has a player that is learning a new position .

— How many rushing yards will Oregon State and San Diego State put up? A lot.

— A look at what has gone right and what has gone wrong for UCLA.

— D.J. Morgan has quit the USC football team .

— A win for Utah could be a nail in the coffin for Michigan’s coach.