Best College Defenses 2024. The michigan wolverines and ohio state buckeyes have two of the best defenses in the nation, but they are joined by some sec schools and some other programs to watch in. On the edge, jack sawyer and jt tuimoloau have both returned.

 — starting on the defensive line, ohio state boasts what i consider the best unit in college football.  — on the latest episode of always college football, espn’s greg mcelroy ranked the top 10 defenses in college football ahead of the 2024 season.