Up next in our position preview series are the big boys up front on the defensive side. The MSU defensive line was the first line of defense for a group that finished second in the NCAA in rushing defense last season allowing just 95.31 yards per game. They improved their sack numbers from 11 in 2016 to 28 last year.
Key Losses: Demetrius Cooper
The only real loss of the defensive line from a year ago is Cooper, who played in all 13 games last year and started 10 of them. Cooper logged 29 tackles and 5.