Dan Mullen came to Starkville four years ago with a reputation for offensive innovation.

He's hasn't exactly disappointed. Despite relying on some second-tier talent along the way, MSU's attack has been reasonably successful.

Yet what will make or break the Bulldogs in 2012 will be its defense. There is plenty of talent spread throughout the depth chart on that side of the ball, which gives MSU the look of a team that could surprise this fall. Will Kiehl Frazier be able to mitigate those problems with his first road start on Sept. 8?

Let's take a closer look …

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