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Ball State football's defensive line is deeper, more talented than its been in years

MUNCIE, Ind. — Is this the deepest and most talented defensive line that Keith McKenzie has seen since arriving at Ball State in 2016?

Yes and yes.

But, for McKenzie, who's now in his sixth season as the Cardinals' defensive line coach, there's one issue he's had with this group.

"We have 13 guys and they are all on scholarship and they all can play," McKenzie said. "It's a great problem to have."

At defensive end, there's graduate transfer Chris Agyemang, who started all eight games for the Cardinals in 2020, racking up 16 tackles (2.