After a very efficient run at creating sacks, the bottom fell out in 2020. The Wildcats finished the season ranked 113th nationally in sack rate as the defense only produced 15 sacks in 11 games. A lot of that starts with an ineffective edge rush.
For whatever reason, the Wildcats struggled to get quarterbacks on the ground and create consistent pressure last season. That was exasperated by having to play three of the top 10 passing offenses — Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss — in just 11 games. However, there are reasons to feel optimistic heading into 2021.