For example, if a defense let's up 102 yards rushing to Wisconsin, then that defense has performed pretty well. On the other hand, if a defense let's up 102 yards rushing to FCS Murray State, that defense has not had an impressive game.

Furthermore, the defensive style of a team dictates the statistics, and, to some degree, the defense's performance..

For instance, Iowa plays the infamous bend-don't-break defense. They rarely blitz, almost always play two safeties deep, allow the underneath stuff, and are looking for teams to get impatient, and try their luck long. Statistically, this often leads to quarterbacks with a high completion percentage, yet also a low yards per attempt.

Meanwhile, North...

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