Houston’s pass defense has been one of its biggest weaknesses over the last decade, but things are poised to change.
After having a top 50 pass defense just twice in the last 14 seasons, the current secondary is loaded with talent that should improve it tremendously.
Nick Watkins comes to the Cougars as a graduate transfer after being a starter at Notre Dame, while number one safety of 2016, sophomore Deontay Anderson, transferred from Ole Miss.
Applewhite expects to see results from everyone in the secondary, transfers and returning players alike.
“Whether it’s a fifth-year guy or a freshman, we expect people that are coming into this program to contribute,” said Applewhite.