The Broncos defense has been giving up yards and points at an alarming rate considering that just a year ago the defense was among the nation's best. The Broncos (2-2, 1-1 Mountain West) are giving up 440.8 yards and 28.3 points per game. The biggest setbacks came in both losses, when the defense allowed 38 points at Washington and 41 last week against Fresno State.
The woes on defense are also another reason why players this week vowed not to overlook Southern Miss,Air Max Sko Norge, a team that has lost 15 straight.