Husson Defense Ranked #3 In Nation
The Husson University football team is off to a 3-1 start to the season and a look at the national stats shows the defense is a major contributor to their success.The Eagles are currently ranked 3rd in the nation among 241 division III schools allowing a stingy 176 yards per game. After a season opening loss to Alfred University the Eagles defense has given up just 16 total points in the last 3 games.
Grant Caserta is in his first season as the Husson Defensive coordinator, taking over a unit that was among the leaders last season and returned all but starters.
Below are other categories where the Husson defense ranks in the top 10 nationally.
- Total Defense...........................#3 176yds per game
- Passing Efficiency Defense.......#2 67%
- Rush Defense.........................#5 56yds per game
- 1st Down Defense..................#6 46 total allowed
- Tackles for a Loss...................#6 10 per game
- Pass Yards Allowed................#8 120yds per game
- Fumbles Recovered...............T #10 8 fumbles recovered
- Red Zone Defense..................T #12 .545%