Temple’s ‘FPC’ mantra has fueled the defense’s big leap in Year 2 under DC Brian L. Smith

Temple University's defense has shown improvement in points allowed, rushing yards, and total defense over the first two games of the season. The progress follows the implementation of defensive coordinator Brian L. Smith’s “FPC” mantra in his second year leading the unit.
Through two games, Temple's defense has improved in points allowed, rushing yards allowed, and total defense from last season. It all comes down to how Smith leads the unit.
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