Led by Zach Edwards, the secondary could be a real strength for a defensive unit that is under new leadership once again.
Perhaps it was the fact that they constantly had to face Cincinnati’s pass-heavy offense on the practice field, but whatever the reason, the Bearcats’ cornerbacks and safeties did a fine job slowing down opposing attacks last season. UC ranked third in the American Athletic Conference in passing defense (216.5 YPG), despite a lack of many big-time interceptions (nine total) and fairly common-place totals in passes broken up (44) and passes defended (53).