DEPTH; DEPTH; DEPTH. While I'll be the first to admit we look good on paper and in pads I am very worried about depth. The depth we have in the front seven is largely untested in game situations. As was pointed out even the concept of depth in the secondary is a question.
If health can be maintained this defense has potential, but two or three key injuries could be disastrous. I know one could say that about any FCS team at any time but it seems to me that it is certainly more relevant to this team this year than any in the last two or three years.
The other issue this defense will face is chemistry, particularly if things don't go well early. UNI will be critical. If the defense plays well even in a loss then the rest of the year this defense could be dominant. If UNI runs roughshod over the defense there could be issues all year.
Here's hoping you are right, but I have some doubts.