Texas' defense sucked under Muschamp. Ours was only good because of the Meyer studs that were left, and Auburn couldn't wait to run him out of town on a rail.
Muschamp has already made a mark on a Texas defense that was expected to struggle because of its youth.
The Longhorns lead the Big 12 in rushing defense (82.5 yards per game) and scoring defense (19.5 points per game), good for 25th nationally in both categories. The Longhorns rank second nationally with four sacks per game, have limited all of their Big 12 opponents below their season scoring average and limited six of their opponents to 14 points or less.
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Auburn surprised folks last year because they were so good on the lines of scrimmage,” one SEC coach said anonymously. “
Will Muschamp was there for one year as defensive coordinator, but he made such an impact on the way Auburn recruited. He pushed the idea of building from the inside out, from the lines to the skill players. That’s where Auburn is right now, that’s why they will continue to grow under Gus."
Anonymous SEC Coach: Muschamp deserves assist for Auburn defense
- From 1997-2014, the Auburn defense has held their opponent to 11.3% below the opponent's seasonal average in yardage per game.
- From 2009-2014, the Auburn defense has held their opponent to 2.9% below their seasonal average.
- During the Will Muschamp era (2006-2007), the Auburn defense held their opponent to20.3% below the opponent's season average.
- During Will Muschamp's final season at Auburn, the Tiger defense had the opponent to24.4% below the opponent's season average in yardage per game. This was the 2nd best performance by an Auburn defense from 1997-2014.
- From 1997-2014, Auburn held their opponent to 26.4% below the opponent's scoring average for the season.
- From 2009-2014, Auburn held their opponent to 13.9% below the opponent's scoring average for the season.
- With Will Muschamp as Auburn's defensive coordinator, the Tigers held their opponent to43.7% below the opponent's scoring average.
- Will Muschamp's final Auburn defense held their opponent to 45.5% below the opponent's scoring average, the second best performanceby an Auburn defense from 1997-2014.
- During Muschamp's tenure as Auburn's defensive coordinator, the Tigers faced 9 teams that average over 400-yards per game. Those 9 teams averaged 430-yards per game but were held to an average of 315-yards per game against Auburn.
- During Muschamp's tenure as Auburn's defensive coordinator, the Tigers faced 11 teams that average over 30-points per game. Those 11 teams average 34.8 points per game but were held to an average of 17.7 points per game against Auburn.
- From 1992-2014, the Auburn defense held their opponent to 17.9% below the opponent's rushing average.
- From 2009-2014, the Auburn defense held their opponent to 8.4% below the opponent's rushing average.
- During Muschamp's tenure as Auburn's defensive coordinator, the Auburn defense held their opponent to 19.3% below the opponent's rushing average. His 2007 defense held the opponent to 26.1% below the opponent's rushing average.
- From 1992-2004, the Auburn pass-defense held their opponent to a pass-efficiency average of 117.5.
- From 2009-2014, the Auburn pass-defense held their opponent to a pass-efficiency average of 130.3.
- Will Muschamp's pass-defense at Auburn held their opponent to a pass-efficiency average of109.4. His 2007 pass-defense allowed a pass-rating of 104.3, the 4th best pass-defensefrom 1992-2014.
Theamazing aspect of Muschamp's accomplishments as DC at Auburn was 67.8% of the scholarship players he had to work with on the defensive side of the ball were 3-star recruits or less.
Inside the Numbers - Will Muschamp's Auburn Defense
NFL draft picks that were WM recruits @UF
1st Fowler
1st: VH3
1st: Neal
1st: Davis
2nd: Maye
2nd: Tabor
2nd: Wilson
2nd: Dawson
3rd: Anzalone
3rd: Bullard