The college football roots that built the Seahawks’ Super Bowl defense

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The Seattle Seahawks secured a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, driven by a dominant defensive performance. The Seahawks' defense, known as the "Dark Side," restricted the Patriots to just 78 yards of total offense by the end of the third quarter. Key plays included a sack and forced fumble by former Auburn EDGE Derick Hall, which was recovered by former Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II, leading to a Seahawks touchdown.
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald utilized a four-man defensive front featuring notable players such as Hall, Murphy, DeMarcus Lawrence, Leonard Williams, and Uchenna Nwosu. Former Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon, a cornerstone of the defense, made a significant impact with four tackles and three QB hits, culminating in an interception returned for a touchdown by Nwosu.
Seattle's secondary was further bolstered by former Alabama cornerback Josh Jobe, who contributed seven tackles and a pass deflection, and former South Carolina
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