Throughout Houston’s first three games this season, the unit that has been the most consistent has been the defense, which is the third-best unit in the American Athletic Conference in fewest yards allowed to opposing teams per game and first in the conference against the run.
UH’s rankings are more impressive when looking at its first three opponents. Houston has played against the first-ranked rushing offense in the AAC in Tulane and against the 27th rushing offense in the country in BYU.
“Believe it or not, we actually like it when teams pass it,” UH senior defensive lineman Payton Turner told reporters on Saturday following another strong outing by the defense against Navy, which is known for its triple-option offense that revolves around the run.