SEATTLE -- Here are five storylines facing Portland State when the Vikings travel to Seattle to play Washington Saturday at CenturyLink Field:
1. Coaching connections: Portland State head coach Nigel Burton, linebackers coach Lester Towns and special teams/defensive tackles coach Ikaika Malloe all played at Washington.
2. First game against Washington: This is the first time Portland State has played the Huskies. The Vikings have never beaten a Pac-12 school (0-10), losing eight straight games against FBS schools.
1. Coaching connections: Portland State head coach Nigel Burton, linebackers coach Lester Towns and special teams/defensive tackles coach Ikaika Malloe all played at Washington.
2. First game against Washington: This is the first time Portland State has played the Huskies. The Vikings have never beaten a Pac-12 school (0-10), losing eight straight games against FBS schools.
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