Way-too-early rankings of Big Ten defensive units ahead of the 2024 season
By Sam Fariss
![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.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4756,h_2675,x_0,y_267/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/168/01hxqg27ak7j5nbsy0h3.jpg)
. . . . . . 10. 439. . maryland
The Maryland Terrapins lost some heavy hitters from their offensive roster this offseason so they will have to rely heavily on their defensive unit to lead to victories in 2024.
As the Terrapins prepare to visit the Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions on the road, Maryland has a difficult schedule ahead of them.
Maryland will have the opportunity to host the USC Trojans and hopefully show off its defensive squad against its new conference opponent.