UConn Huskies defense sets FBS records in one season for points and yards allowed

UConn got a distinction Saturday that he would prefer to ignore: the worst defense in the history of FBS.

The Huskies (1-10) set new records in one season with the FBS for the points and yards allowed in their match against Temple. They took part in Saturday's final with 24 points tied with the previous FBS record in single season, set by East Carolina with 572 points in 2010. Temple scored 27 points in the middle of the second quarter and 40 points in the first half .

UConn scored on Saturday 163 yards shy of Kansas' single-season FBS record for most yards per game played (560.83 in 2015). The Huskies allowed 290 yards in the first half against Temple.

UConn allowed 550 yards or more in all but one game (444 against UMass) and less than 38 points once (22 against UMass).

"The numbers are due to the situation we are in, we are playing with all these young guys," coach Randy Edsall told reporters this week. "I guarantee you that there is no one in this country who has so many photos taken by real freshmen in defense, not even close.

"I think the kids understand, we'll be realistic with them, they'll be better next year because they'll have a year to their credit."

The UConn defense has been reviewed all season. At the end of September, Edsall closed an earlier press conference on the status of defensive coordinator Bill Crocker.

The Huskies took part in the season finale last Saturday (129th) of the FBS, in rushing yards (338.8 yards allowed), yards per pass (10.31) and average margin (minus 234).