USF's defensive-line unit could be the team's most improved area. It is bigger, stronger, faster … and deeper.
Much, much deeper.
"It's a violent position up there,'' defensive coordinator Todd Orlando said. "When we went through recruiting and the transfer portal, we said, 'Hey, this is what we need.' If you can have an eight-man rotation up there where you feel comfortable with at least the top five getting the majority (of the snaps) and the last three can get anywhere from five to 15 plays, you're going to be in good shape. And I think we are that way right now.