[Kracken]

DeSales and CAL have the two best defenses in 2A. DeSales has held their schedule to under 100 points. They are big, fast, and physical. Any team that can beat them will earn it.

DeSales yes, CAL not so much.

I haven't seen DeSales against a team with a legitimate air game, but the front seven look as good as any I've seen. DeSales problem will be if they ever find themselves playing from behind. That defense may need to generate some points as I just don't see enough weapons on offense. But yes, the defense is as good as you will find in 2a.

CAL lost some key pieces to graduation. That front four isn't near as good as last season, especially at pressuring the passer. Everyone wants to blame their struggles on the QB being out. They got bigger issues, namely the trenches, that the QB coming back won't be enough to overcome.