 I think they're a legitimate Big 12 title contender. Iowa State finished third in the Big 12 in defense a year ago, and Steele believes a more experienced linebacking corps will help that unit be even better this season. You look at that defensive line, they probably grew the most from last year to this year. Chance to be really good up front. And the secondary, the safety group is probably one of the tops in the country. You've got both Cooper and Verdon as all Big 12 this year. So this is really a loaded defense that I think is going to