Bronco Defense #10 in Points Allowed

11.67 points per game.

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2012&rpt=IA_teamscordef&site=org&div=IA&dest=O

Boise State is #20 in Turnovers Gained.  You remember that was a point of importance for Coach Petersen in the offseason.

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2012&rpt=IA_teamturnovergain&site=org&div=IA&dest=O

and Boise State ranks 17th in the country in First Downs Allowed:

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2012&rpt=IA_team1downdefense&site=org&div=IA&dest=O

That defense is 18th in Red Zone Defense:

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2012&rpt=IA_teamredzonedefense&site=org&div=IA&dest=O