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Heupel talks defensive progress ahead of opener

It’s game week, and the biggest question of the offseason has now finally been answered. Joe Milton will be the starting quarterback for Josh Heupel to open the season, hoping to keep a streak of white hot offense going for this staff.

Now what about that defensive unit? Frankly, it was cleaned out when Jeremy Pruitt was fired as several key pieces opted to find new opportunities. Henry To’o To’o, Quavaris Crouch, Deandre Johnson and Key Lawrence headlined the departures, joining Bryce Thompson, who left for the NFL.

That created an instant problem for Heupel and staff to solve.