Big Numbers Returning on Defense

Photo by: Greg Bullard

January 29, 2020 | Cowboy Football

STILLWATER - The Oklahoma State defense took big steps forward in 2019, and lost just one starter at the end of the season. That said, 2020 could be a big season on the defensive side of the ball. Here's a look at what the Cowboys have coming back:

Returning On Defense

Each of the Top six and 12 of the top 13 tacklers from 2019.
10 of the 11 regular starters from 2019.
Three 2019 All-Big 12 selections.

Returning Production

Category	Returning	Pct. Returning
Total Tackles	762/872	87.4
Tackles For Loss	73/77	94.8
Sacks	26.5/28	94.6
Interceptions	10/12	83.3
Passes Broken Up	48/54	88.9
QB Hurries	44/47	93.6
Fumbles Recovered	6/7	85.7
Forced Fumbles	7/8	87.5