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Programs That Turned Around Key Weaknesses
Several teams have shown clear progress in fixing specific roster shortcomings from last season, boosting their overall performance midway through the year.
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Rushing Attacks Revived
Alabama has improved its ground game after posting just 3.4 yards per carry and 104.1 yards per contest the prior year. The unit now averages 182.2 yards per contest, with 34 runs of 10-plus yards and 737 yards after contact. Nebraska has also strengthened its run attack to 213.8 yards per contest, led by a back gaining 6.8 yards per carry and 386 total yards, while adding 41 runs of 10-plus yards.
Defensive Units Strengthened
Duke has overhauled its secondary and now allows 14.4 points per game while giving up 202.0 passing yards per contest. The group has limited big plays after surrendering 3,875 passing yards and 57 completions of 20-plus yards previously. LSU has upgraded its defensive line, ranking fifth against the run at 74.5 yards per game and recording 52 tackles for loss along with 23 sacks.
Offensive Overhaul Succeeds
Northwestern has transformed its attack under new leadership, averaging 35.4 points per game and 203 rushing yards per contest after finishing 98th nationally in scoring at 23.4 points per game and 346.1 yards per contest the year before. The passing game features a 71.4 percent completion rate and 10.5 yards per completion.
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