FBS Independents Preview 2017

By Tyler Smith

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Army

Coach: Jeff Monken
Offensive Coordinator: Brent Davis
Defensive Coordinator: Jay Bateman
Stadium: Blaik Field at Michie Stadium (38,000)
2016 Record:

The Breakdown

Offense:

Defense: 

Special Teams:

Final Thoughts: 
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Top Returners:
Offense:
Passing


Rushing


Receiving


Defense:
Interceptions:


Sacks:


Tackles:


Last Five Year Win Totals
2016
​2015 2-10
2014 4-8
2013 3-9
2012 2-10

Army Schedule 

BYU

Coach: Kalani Sitake
Offensive Coordinator: Ty Detmer
Defensive Coordinator: Ilaisa Tuiaki
Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium (63,725)
2016 Record: 

The Breakdown

Offense:

Defense: 

Special Teams:

Final Thoughts: 

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Top Returners:
Offense:
Passing


Rushing

Receiving


Defense:
Interceptions:


Sacks:


Tackles:


Last Five Year Win Totals
2016 
2015 9-4
2014 8-5
2013 8-5
2012 8-5

Notre Dame

Coach: Brian Kelly
Offensive Coordinator: 
Defensive Coordinator: Brian VanGorder
Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium (80,795)
2016 Record: 

The Breakdown

Offense:

Defense:

Special Times:

Final Thoughts: 

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Top Returners:
Offense:
Passing


Rushing


Receiving


Defense:
Interceptions:


Sacks:


Tackles:


Last Five Year Win Totals
2016 
2015 10-3
2014 8-5
2013 9-4
2012 12-1

UMass

Coach: Mark Whipple
Offensive Coordinator: Mark Whipple
Defensive Coordinator: Tom Masella
Stadium: William P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium (17,000)
2016 Record: 

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Top Returners:
Offense:
Passing


Rushing


Receiving

Defense:
Interceptions:


Sacks:


Tackles:


Last Five Year Win Totals
2016
2015 3-9
2014 3-9
2013 1-11
2012 1-11

UMass Schedule