Actually ranked 5th in the AAC in Scoring Defense. Below (in order) UCONN (15th), Temple (17th), Houston (20th), Navy (26th)
The Defense was Top 25 in TFL's (13th), Turnovers Gained (24th), INT's (14th). Just outside Top 25 with Sacks (26th), Rush Defense (31st), Scoring Defense (35th)
They were ranked 52nd overall, which Total Defense is based on yards allowed.
Years before and after below:
Chuck Bresnahan:
Scoring Defense in 2014: 65th
Total Defense in 2014: 69th
Raymond Woodie:
Scoring Defense in 2016: 92nd
Total Defense in 2016: 120th
Brian Jean-Mary
Scoring Defense in 2017: 41st
Total Defense in 2017: 37th