10 crucial Aggies: No. 2 - the defensive line

When new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda came on board, one of his main priorities was to have a defense that force turnovers. Last year's defense only came up with 15 total turnovers, and only four of those were via interceptions. As a team, USU was -9 in turnovers, which makes last season's success all the more impressive.

When it comes to forcing turnovers, things all start with the defensive line. Really when it comes to defense as a whole, things all start with the defensive line.

Early in fall camp, Gary Andersen more or less ripped the D-line for their play. It wasn't long after that though that Andersen started praising them for their progress made, enough so that it looked like we just might have a solid unit on our hands here.

Long-time starters Quinn Garner and Levi Koskan are gone, while Bojay Filimoeatu looks to stay at outside linebacker this season. Last season's go-to nose tackle Al Lapuaho is sliding over the defensive end, while Connor Williams returns as the lone returner of last season's two-deep at defensive end.