There is no way around it, the Georgia State defense was flat out bad last year. This unit ranked last in the Sun Belt Conference in total defense, and ranked 124th nationally in the same category. Much of Georgia State’s defensive struggles last year can be attributed to youth. The Panthers played a ton of underclassmen, including three true freshmen starting in the defensive backfield. Georgia State found it tough to stop the run, pressure the quarterback, and create turnovers. That is a recipe for defensive disaster.
However, there is room for optimism if you’re a Georgia State fan.