With just four games to work with in 2020, it's hard to say how dominant the Rams' defensive line could be in a full season. CSU's defensive front was really good in those four games, leading the nation in average number of tackles for lost yardage per game (10.5) and finishing fourth in sacks (4.0 a game) and 12th in rushing defense (108.5 a game). And they did that despite constant questions among players about whether a particular game was going to be played and who would or would not be available because of COVID-19 test results and quarantines. "I think it'll be a much better season this year just because of that alone, being able to actually practice every day and not having to worry about that so much," senior defensive end Scott Patchan said Thursday.With Patchan and the other three starters - Manny Jones, Toby McBride and Devin Phillips - returning this season, along with top reserve Ellison Hubbard and the addition of Boston College transfer Mike Ciaffoni, the Rams enter fall camp with a defensive line that position coach Antoine Smith believes will be among the best in the nation. That might be a bit optimistic, but CSU's defensive front should be among the best in the Mountain West. - Fort Collins Coloradoan