So, it seems hard to understand, but defensively we actually regressed this week.
Last week we were 108/128 in total defense. Now we are 110/128.
Our pass defense remains worst in the NCAA at 128/128 and more than 150 yards higher than #127 Bowling Green... this is a level of bad that is frankly almost unbelievable. I don't think our players are that bad... I think the coaching and schemes are just really bad.
Our rush defense got slightly worse but it is clear that it is being helped by the fact that everyone is throwing on us a LOT.
On the plus side, Minnesota's offense #80 is much worse than Wisconsin #43, and Minnesota's passing offense is #94.
So, I think we may have a decent chance to win vs. Minnesota. Northwestern is an even WORSE passing team, so we might be able to pull off an upset there. However, Purdue is #52 in passing offense...