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will also be back after a suspension kept him out for the entire 2012 season. 3. BYU — Senior Cody Hoffman, who hauled in 100 passes for 1,248 yards and 11 scores last year, is the main reason Brigham Young is in the conversation for top receivers. Barring any injury or major letdown, he will pull ahead of former Cougar Austin Collie in almost all major receiving records for the program. Hoffman will get help from junior Brett Thompson, who had a strong spring after bumping from receiver to tight end. The team's new fast-paced offense should help both of their stats. Offensive Line 1. Stanford — The Cardinal's 2012 recruiting class featured three of the top five offensive linemen in the country. That group has had a full year to mature into college players and is ready to make its presence known on the West Coast. Left tackle Andrus Peat, guard Josh Garnett and right tackle Kyle Murphy are all likely starters this year. They have the luxury of AllAmerican David Yankey and all-conference pick Kevin Danser to show them the ropes. 2. Oklahoma — At 298 pounds, fifthyear senior Gabe Ikard is the only Oklahoma starter on the offensive line who doesn't weigh in at more than 300 pounds. Tackles Tyrus Thompson and Daryl Williams were each at least 315 pounds in the spring. The Sooners lost four starting linemen to injuries last season, which put a damper on their production. If they can stay healthy this year, there should be a lot more road grading in Norman than in the recent past. 3. Michigan — The Wolverines are unproven in the middle of the line with three promising underclassmen set to start at center and the two guard positions. Luckily for Michigan, fifth-year senior tackles Michael Schofield and Taylor Lewan have enough experience to keep the new guys in line. Defensive Line 1. Stanford — This group is going to be overshadowed in 2013 by the remarkable athletes behind them, but Stanford's top-five ranking in rushing defense (97.0 yards allowed per game) last year started with the big men up front. Fifth-year senior Ben Gardner and senior Henry Anderson anchor a productive bunch of defensive linemen that is growing in numbers. 2. Arizona State — Senior Will Sutton (6-1, 288 pounds) and junior Carl Bradford (6-1, 241 pounds) are both slightly undersized at their positions, but a combination of speed and power made them the best pass-rushing duo (24.5 combined sacks) in the country a BYU senior wide receiver Cody Hoffman racked up 100 receptions, 1,248 receiving yards and 11 touchdown grabs last season. photo by Jaren Wilkey/courtesy BYU Blue & Gold Illustrated 2013 Football Preview ✦ 113 112-115.Opponent Superlatives.indd 113 6/25/13 11:11 AM