Some thoughts:
Pass rush was there at times. Most the time even. Some absolutely brutal QB hits that ultimately won the game.
Defensive backfield doesn't inspire confidence.
It's pretty clear Banks is simply not going to watch the QB sit in the pocket and complete passes if we aren't getting pressure with four. Blitzed all night.
Overall, defense is better all around. Are they going to be mistaken for the UGA defense? No. But improved.
Offense was just extremely frustrating and inconsistent.
Bru is better than Javonta was last year, but it is painfully obvious there is not a Velus Jones to be found on this team.
We don't have a star running back. Unless the freshmen prove themselves. That's two bad fumbles for Wright. Hold onto the damn ball.
Hendon. As good as he's been, he has about 5 inexplicably bad passes a game and he may have had more tonight. He's never been the guy to escape pass rush. Never seems to want to leave the pocket. Will never be mistaken for Dobbs in that regard.
Ekeler needs to figure some **** out on ST. Flowers is not a dynamic player at PR. I can live with it if he never drops the ball. But if he can't, put someone in there who is dynamic.
Brooks was moving in slow motion on his punts. Not sure what the problem is. Whether it's protection or his timing was off. But they legitimately almost blocked 3 punts and got one.