Major defensive improvement
Army's biggest improvement mark in two games in 2016 has been their stout defense.
Through two weeks, Army ranks 25th in the nation in total defense, and is 12th in the nation in third down defense.
There are also fifth in the nation with a plus-5 turnover margin, and already have four interceptions which is two less than the total interception numbers from 2015.
Army shut down Rice on third downs last week as the Owls went 1-for-10, on the season both Rice and Temple went a combined 4-for-19 on third downs.