Penn State's aggressive approach on defense has a trade-off

As we exit the midway point of the 2024 season, there's one question that lingers for Penn State fans. Why is the defense getting fewer turnovers than in previous seasons? While it may be unfair, it's impossible not to compare new defensive coordinator Tom Allen to his predecessor, Manny Diaz. We've discussed the structural differences in the defense between the two men in previous articles and videos, but today, we're going to dive into the data and philosophy around the changes in the defense this year because there are stark differences between the two schemes.