 Connecticut had a weaker defense in 2010 than in previous seasons. The Huskies were 72nd in total defense, 60th in scoring defense, 48th against the run, and 94th against the pass. UConn's pass defense was hurt by the loss of Jasper Howard; following his death, freshman cornerback Blidi-Wreh Wilson was forced into the starting lineup alongside senior Robert McClain. Top performers for the Connecticut defense included defensive end Lindsey Witten, who led the Big East with 11.5 sacks, and linebacker Lawrence Wilson, who led the Big East and was fourth in the nation with 136 tackles, averaging over 11 per game.
