TCU’s Gary Patterson is rightfully called one of the best defensive minds in the country. His 4-2-5 defensive scheme relies on speed, pressure and sound fundamentals to force high-flying Big 12 offenses out of their comfort zones.
Despite the league’s reputation for high-scoring offense, Patterson consistently produces top 25 defenses. This year his unit is ranked No. 14 in the country allowing just 311.8 yards per game even with an out-of-conference tilt against Ohio State counting against its record.
The one coach Patterson hasn’t figured out how to stop yet? Lincoln Riley of Oklahoma.
Before Riley’s hiring in 2015 the Sooners and Horned Frogs were deadlocked at 1-1 as conference opponents with both games decided by less than a touchdown.