COLLEGE PARK — In Maryland's transition to new defensive coordinator Keith Dudzinski's 4-3 defense, players changed their bodies, switched positions, and learned new responsibilities.
It's all with the goal of becoming a stouter unit after last season's leaky play left vulnerabilities in the defense and allowed opponents to rack up yards and put up points. So this month, the Terps have tried to plug those holes while also putting together a cohesive group.
"It's like a big puzzle," outside linebacker Jalen Brooks said earlier this month. "I feel like the puzzle pieces fit smoother now and everyone understands.