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Red Report: Rahmir Johnson ‘back and ready to go’; Boilermakers ‘much improved’ defensively | Football


In 2020, the Boilermakers finished No. 56 in total defense (399 yards allowed per game) and No. 62 in scoring defense (29.8 points allowed per game). In 2019, Purdue was No. 100 in total defense and No. 86 in scoring defense).

This year? No. 12 (300.1) and No. 9 (16.3), respectively.

“They’re much improved. I think they’re No. 3 in the league in total defense and they’re a top-10 (scoring defense) team.” Nebraska offensive coordinator Matt Lubick said. “They force a lot of turnovers. Against Iowa, I think they were plus-4 or plus-5. That’s a big deal. They have a special player with (defensive end George) Karlaftis, but they’re good across the board. … They create a lot of negative plays for teams, get you behind the sticks. We’ve got to stay out of negative plays. And, to their credit, they haven’t given up a lot of big plays. Especially throwing the ball, they’ve done a good job of protecting themselves.

“So, they play really sound. We’ve got our work cut out for us. “

Recruiting work: NU head coach Scott Frost said recently that the 2022 recruiting class may tilt more toward transfer portal additions and also potentially junior college players.

Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti is a good example of an assistant who will be in the market for an addition or two in this class. He could add a player from the high school ranks, the portal or a juco depending on the fit.



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