For a unit that was ranked near the bottom of the Sun Belt Conference through six games this season, the Arkansas State defense has shown dramatic improvement over the past three weeks.
The Red Wolves' defensive display was the catalyst in a 23-10 triumph over Troy, which extended their winning streak to four games, on Saturday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Ala.
ASU (5-4, 4-1 Sun Belt Conference) spoiled Troy's homecoming festivities and snapped its five-game winning streak in the process. The Trojans offered little resistance to the Red Wolves' pass rush, resulting in an FBS season-high nine sacks for the visitors.