Since 20 of 22 players on last year’s two-deep return, the Owls will depend on defense to keep them in games while they settle matters at quarterback and offensive line.
While Mike Bloomgren is high on each unit under the direction of coordinator Brian Smith, he saves his highest praise for Blaze Alldredge and Antonio Montero, linebackers in what most often against air-oriented Conference USA foes will be a 4-2-5 look.