Way-too-early rankings of Big Ten defensive units ahead of the 2024 season

Oregon's Bryce Boettcher, 28, celebrates a defensive stop against Hawaii during the first half.
Oregon's Bryce Boettcher, 28, celebrates a defensive stop against Hawaii during the first half. / =Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA
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Last season, the Scarlet Knights allowed just 21 points per game, ranking No. 29 in the country, despite playing four of the top-25 teams throughout the year.

This season, Rutgers has a relatively easy schedule but the defense will have to come through on the road as the Scarlet Knights visit Virginia Tech, USC, and Michigan State.

Three-star transfer tackle Malcolm Ray should be a highlight of the Knights' defensive unit this year and has the opportunity to become a leader as Rutgers takes on its Big Ten opponents.