The Miami Hurricanes’ defense leads the nation in tackles for loss and stopping opponents on third down and has risen to fourth nationally in total defense.
UM, with 35 tackles for loss, has stopped opponents 36 times of 43 attempts on third down, meaning their opponents are successful only 16.2 percent of the time.
The Canes, no doubt buoyed by a 77-0 blowout over Savannah State two weeks ago, also are ninth in passing yards allowed (136.7 per game), and lead the Atlantic Coast Conference in the aforementioned categories.
Individally, cornerbacks Trajan Bandy and Jhavonte Dean have an interception apiece, with safety Sheldrick Redwine adding another.