Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon released a list of the nation’s projected top 10 defenses for 2018. The criteria for the list was “based on projected yards per play allowed.” Auburn did not make the cut for the top 10 defenses, leaving some fans scratching their heads.
Any preseason ranking by sheer nature is subjective, especially when taking into account just one variable. This preseason ranking of top defenses conjured up strong reactions from Auburn fans and players.
Why? Because once again, Auburn was excluded. Sure, all defenses listed on B/R’s ranking are worthy of merit, but so is Auburn’s.