Kentucky‘s defense was stout a year ago, ranked No. 7 in passing yards allowed, No. 12 overall in total yards allowed per game, No. 13 in scoring defense, No. 16 in defensive passing efficiency and No. 49 overall in rushing defense. Opposing offenses converted on third down just 33.3% of the time (No. 23 overall) and fourth down just 40.0% of the time (No. 19 overall).
Brad White’s unit took care of business from top to bottom, plain and simple.
Struggling to wreak havoc
If there is one area of growth going into 2023, though, it is the team’s pass rush and the lack of total havoc plays in recent years.