Some key stat national rankings for our defense after 9 games:

Turnovers forced: #5 (tied with Alabama) with 21.
Scoring defense: #26, allowing 19.8 ppg.
Total defense: #29, allowing 323.4 yds/game.
Rushing defense: #68, allowing 146.6 yds/game.
Passing defense: #21, allowing 176.9 yds/game.
Pass efficiency defense: #3, allowing opposing QB's just a 97.3 QBR!

I think it's clear at this point exactly what we have with our defense:
* Exceptional against the pass
* Very good at creating havoc, forcing turnovers and big plays.
* Average against the run. Run defense has improved this year but continues to be the softest part of our D.

Biggest weakness: #84 in 3rd down defense, allowing 41.1% conversion rate.