Next up is a preview of the Boston College defensive line. The 2021 iteration of this unit by and large left plenty to be desired. Teams were able to cut right through the line on the ground (170.8 ypg) and the pass rush was severely lacking (1.75 sacks/game).
All that being said, there’s still a bit more context to consider. Vince Oghobaase’s group was put in a tough spot from the get-go. Defensive tackle Chibueze Onwuka was sidelined before the season began with an Achilles injury, a massive blow for a team with little depth on the inside.