After a shortened season capped by a Citrus Bowl victory, it’s time to begin our postseason coverage by handing out grades and taking a look at what’s to come in the fall. We’ll evaluate each position group and discuss how well they performed, as well as what the future might hold. Up next is the secondary.

Overall grade: A+

While 2020 was a memorable year for Northwestern as a team, it was a completely different kind of special for the defensive secondary. Widely heralded as one of the top units at their position in the country, the Sky Team spent the better part of the season blanketing opposing receivers and frustrating their quarterbacks.