Coach Claeys said on the Big 10 Network he expects the defense to be better. All three classes have all the defensive calls down. There is competition at every position, we tackle better, we are making fewer mistakes, and we are faster.
2011 PPG 31.7
TO 9
Sacks 19
2012 PPG 24.7
TO 20
Sacks 26
Projected Defensive Stats
2013 PPG 18.5
TO 24
Sacks 35
If the physical ball control offense takes time off the clock and keeps the defense fresh they could be even better. I think this offense is looking to be more like the Bowl Game 55 rushes 19 passes.