Coordinated by Jay Niemann,[REF] the Huskies' defense was led by linemen Alan Baxter and Sean Progar, who totaled 9.5 and 8.5 sacks respectively,[REF] as well as defensive back Jimmie Ward, all of whom achieved all-conference honors [REF].
Despite a lackluster performance throughout the season in terms of total defense (where they finished 74th)[REF] and scoring defense (where they finished 44th),[REF] they did create the second-most turnovers in the country with 38 which trailed only Oregon [REF].