Brian Borland Discusses Culture of His Defense; Morning Call, August 2

The Kansas football defense finished in the middle of the Big 12 in most categories last season, but even though the Jayhawks' current schedule is tougher, defensive coordinator Brian Borland is pleased with how his unit has responded to the added pressure.

"I think we have built a good culture in that way where guys don't appear to be threatened, even though there's good competition," Borland said during Thursday's press conference. "That to me is the hallmark of good culture within your program and there's really good leadership within your players that are willing to take the time and coach guys up. I can hear guys do that on a one-on-one basis or even in the back of the line. That is refreshing and encouraging and that's just part of letting our defense grow and improve."

As a team, Kansas finished last season with a 9-4 record, the program's best since 2007. The Big 12 Conference believes the Jayhawks can continue this success ahead of this upcoming season as the team was placed at the fourth spot in the 2024 Preseason Poll, their highest preseason ranking since the Big 12 adopted a non-divisional format in 2011.

Did you Notice?

• Kansas football defensive coordinator Brian Borland spoke about how the Jayhawks have progressed throughout the offseason.

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