Junior defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor jumps defends a pass in App State's 42-7 win over East Tennessee State on Aug. 31.
Linemen are some of the most underappreciated yet most important players in football. Whether they are on offense or defense, they are active during every play and a single mistake can change the game in the blink of an eye.
For the Mountaineers, mistakes are not something they have to worry about from their defensive linemen.
A big reason why App State’s defense was ranked No. 4 in the country in points allowed was because of the defensive line’s ability to pressure the opposing quarterback and stop the other team’s run game.