As a team, the defense finished the 2015 season ranked 26th nationally in scoring defense and 40th in total defense, holding opponents to 21.8 points and 364.9 yards per game. The Midshipmen were also 32nd in rushing defense (143.0), 12th in red zone defense (.737), 13th in turnovers gained (27), first in fumbles recovered (15) and third in turnover margin (+1.46) while winning 11 games that season.