After a troubling 31-17 home loss to Buffalo, University of Toledo coach Jason Candle was still encouraged by the play of his defense.
Following a strong second-half showing in a loss at Eastern Michigan last Saturday in which they shut out the Eagles after halftime, the Toledo defense limited Buffalo to just seven first-half points.
“They played with a high energy, a lot of effort, and really good focus,” Candle said. “Hats off to the defensive coaching staff, getting their guys in the right spots and getting them to play with high energy and effort. Part of it is having the belief that they can be that good, and going out there and doing the right thing.