Western Kentucky's offensive line has been one of the best in the country this year in protection.
That reputation will be put to the test against South Florida in the Miami Beach Bowl on Dec. 21.
"It's a very good defense," WKU coach Jeff Brohm said of USF. "They've been good on defense the last three years, that's for sure. This year, they've played at a high level as well, but their offense has picked things up. When you have both units working well together, you're going to win some football games.
"Defensively, their front four is good.