I feel with the way both defenses have been/will be this year, they wont score much at all. Here is a little reasoning that explains it pretty well---
"There is no question that the defense is the heart and soul of the TCU squad, as the unit finished the 2002 season with the top ranking nationally. TCU was number one against the run, holding opponents to just 64.8 ypg and 1.98 yards per rush. The Frogs were the only team in the country to allow fewer than two yards per carry last year. This season's defense has the potential to be just as strong with the return of four seniors along the defensive line. Nose tackle Chad Pugh and defensive end Bo Schobel are the most noticeable players. Pugh had 16 TFLs and 5.5 sacks in '02, while Schobel recorded 57 tackles, 19 TFLs and 7.5 sacks. At the linebacker spot is where the Horned Frogs were dealt the biggest blow, as C-USA Defensive Player of the Year and Second Team All-American LaMarcus McDonald left early for the NFL. McDonald led the team with 118 tackles, 21 TFLs and 8.5 sacks. Replacing him will be no easy task, but the team is confident that junior Martin Patterson can do the job. Patterson registered 53 tackles (10 for losses) and 1.5 sacks in 2002. He will be joined by Josh Goolsby, who has starting experience. The biggest concern for TCU this season comes in the secondary, as the squad lost three starters from 2002, including First Team All-Conference member Jason Gross, who tied a school record with eight interceptions last year. Safety Marvin Godbolt is the most experienced player in the secondary. He missed several games last season, but his First Team Freshman All-American recognition in 2001 shows his obvious skill level.
Defensively, Tulane surprised everyone last season by holding opponents to 21.7 ppg and 371.9 ypg. The team did an exceptional job against the pass, allowing just 191.9 ypg, but struggled against the run, yielding 180.1 ypg. This year, Tulane returns only three starters and the potential for a decline is certainly possible. The Green Wave return no starters on the defensive line which may not be bad news considering the yardage the team allowed on the ground last season. The line will try to plug holes by moving linebacker Daniel Nevil to an end position. In 2001, Nevil was second on the team with 112 tackles, including 12 for lost yardage. The team also hopes that sophomore Michael Roberts will have a bigger impact after finishing with 27 tackles and one sack in his freshman season last year. The good news for Tulane is that it returns all three starting linebackers from a year ago. Leading the unit is sophomore Anthony Cannon, who led all freshman in the nation with his 114 tackles. Alongside Cannon will be Brandt Quick, who was third on the team with 97 tackles. The third and final piece to the linebacking corps is Brandon Spincer. Spincer, a member of the C-USA All-Freshman team two years ago, sat out the 2002 season for academic reasons. His return will help a young defense immensely. The secondary is also young and inexperienced. Cornerback Sean Lucas, who made the C-USA All-Freshman team last season, recorded 54 tackles and two interceptions, and will be counted on heavily to stop the opposition's best wideout. Trawick Boger will solidify the strong safety spot after recording 57 tackles and two interceptions last season. "
Good Luck!
