Slippery Rock University’s defensive unit ranks among the top five nationally in NCAA Division II in numerous categories:

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1st — Total defense, 211.57 yards per game (Shaw, 2nd, 250.86)•

1st — Scoring defense, allowing 11.29 points per game•

1st — Pass efficiency defense, allowing 37.8 percent completions, three TDs, 11 interceptions, 71.40 QB rating (Stillman, 2nd, 92.50)•

1st — First downs allowed, 13.2 per game•

3rd — Yards passing per game, 135.43 (Shaw, 1st, 92.29)•

4th — Third down conversions allowed, 24 of 100, 24 percent (Benedict, 1st, 19.35 percent)•

5th — Yards rushing per game, 76.14 (Shepherd, 1st, 46.86)