Fresno State cornerback Tank Kelly is leading the nation in passes defended with 16 and the Bulldogs’ defense has racked up 44 through six games – an oversized number that requires some context.
So …
- The Bulldogs, with 12 interceptions and 32 pass breakups in six games, have more passes defended than four teams in the Mountain West Conference had all season a year ago. Nevada had 37, Hawaii 36, UNLV 33 and Air Force 31.
- The 44 passes defended this season is more than double Boise State (14), UNLV (17) and Air Force (18) and almost double Hawaii (23) and Nevada (23); Hawaii has played eight games and Nevada has played seven games to the Bulldogs’ six.