Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski is hoping to lead a better defense after a frustrating first year.
Kwiatkowski enjoyed great success as a player and coach at Boise State, followed by a terrific run as defensive coordinator for the Washington Huskies. For whatever reason, he couldn’t put it together at Texas last season.
His defensive unit finished 100th in the NCAA in total defense. Only Kansas (126) and TCU (119) were worse in the Big 12 by the numbers. The Longhorns defense allowed an average of 425.6 yards per game and 6.03 yards per play.
Texas failed to reel in an impact edge rusher from the portal this offseason and will need to look internally for pass rushing solutions.
Here are four ways Texas can improve from its defensive performance last season.