The Cowboys have given up a ton of yards and points this season, but they also play in the wild Big 12. Let's use some advanced metrics to get a more accurate reading.
During his Monday press conference in New Orleans, Ole Miss offensive coordinator Dan Werner was asked a question that's been oft-repeated in the leadup to the Sugar Bowl: is Oklahoma State's defense better than the statistics suggest?
The raw numbers certainly don't paint a flattering picture: 85th nationally in points per game, 92nd in passing yards per game, 83rd in rushing yards per game.