PROVO, Utah – There’s a quiet optimism around the BYU football program regarding the defensive unit. Many of the questions surrounding BYU in 2022 will lie on the defensive side. Statistically, BYU’s defense last year was average. The Cougars were 74th nationally in total defense (388.2 yards per game) and 51st in scoring defense (24.7). It was the first time BYU was outside the top 50 in scoring defense since Ilaisa Tuiaki took over as defensive coordinator (2016). Enjoy the Process.