Brandon Dorlus and the Oregon defensive line plan to come after Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and create takeaways in Friday’s Pac-12 Championship Game.

In the first meeting — a 36-33 Washington win in Seattle — Penix completed 22 of his 37 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns. He had one turnover, but Oregon failed to score off of it. When defensive players spoke to local reporters this week, they said creating takeaways was a huge emphasis heading into the game.

Dorlus also said he’s looking to take Penix out of his game.

“If you can get his feet off the spot, that affects him a lot,” the defender said earlier this week. “Coach Tosh (Lupoi) says just standing in the pocket, he’s probably one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, but if you get his feet moving off his spot, he’s a very standard quarterback.”

Dorlus is a notorious trash-talker. Penix is playing at a Heisman level this season for UW, though his level of play has slipped in recent weeks.

UW offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said more aggressive man coverage looks from defenses have caused the dip in explosiveness in recent weeks. After 400 yards in three straight games to open the season and at least 300 yards in each of his first six, Penix has cleared 300 yards through the air only twice over UW’s last six games.

Oregon is one of the most effective teams in the country at making opposing pass games earn it. The Ducks are tied with Florida State and Michigan for seventh nationally in pass efficiency defense, yielding just 6 yards per attempt.

Three of the Huskies’ five scoring drives in the first meeting came in six plays or fewer. If Oregon can make UW walk up the field instead of sprint, it should open up more opportunities for Dorlus and the line to try and get home.