The 3-0 Washington Huskies have shown a stout defense. Here are three players to watch for on Saturday.

Fresh off a convincing 59-24 victory over rival Washington State in the Apple Cup, the Washington Huskies are rolling into Week 5. Confidently preparing for a battle with the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes at home, they could sneak the Buckeyes in Ohio State's first trip to Seattle since 2007.

Washington's defense is playing strong football, especially against the run. It has allowed just 62 yards per game on the ground, a stout number regardless of the competition. But its hands will be full when the Buckeyes come to town.

Ohio State will look to right a few wrongs from a Week 3 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. In that game, the scarlet and gray moved the ball up the field but failed to punch it into the end zone with multiple red-zone opportunities.

The Buckeyes' run game can still use some work. Stagnant at best against the Texas Longhorns, they rushed for just 77 yards on 34 touches, good for just 2.3 yards per carry. 

Ohio State responded with huge games against Grambling State and Ohio, but Saturday against Washington will be its toughest test in over a month.

Here are three Huskies on the defensive side of the ball to know before the Buckeyes take the field.

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#48 Jacob Lane, EDGE

Jacob Lane is the primary pass rusher for the Huskies. He stands at a lanky 6-foot-5 and weighs in at just 260 pounds. So far this year, Lane has gotten to the quarterback for one-and-a-half sacks to go along with 13.5 other tackles.

Lane has already more than doubled his production from his first two seasons, playing significant time for the Huskies. He is going to have the attention of Ohio State's offensive line.

#17 Devin Bryant, LB

Devin Bryant mans the second level of Washington's defense. The 5-foot-11, 234-pound backer has a nose for the football and has been key to the Huskies holding opponents in check on the ground. Bryant has 17 tackles and one pass deflection early in the season.

#12 Alex McLaughlin, S

Alex McLaughlin commandeers the Huskies' secondary impressively with 16 tackles and two interceptions to this point. This is his first year as a starter for Washington. He hardly saw the field in his first two seasons, but he has become a mainstay as a junior. Keep an eye on No. 12 in purple.

All of these stats have been compiled in a limited time for the Huskies, as two of their three wins were in blowouts, limiting the time spent on the field. Washington's defense is stingy and will present a legitimate challenge to Ohio State.