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Southern Miss football coach Charles Huff emphasizes cohesion and resilience for his defensive unit.

The Golden Eagles' defense forced three interceptions in their 38-22 victory over Appalachian State.

HATTIESBURG — Charles Huff knows that defense can quickly change a football game.

"Everybody being on the same page, everybody being the same call, guys in the right place, all those things," said the first-year Southern Miss coach. "Then suffering. Offenses are too good in college football. ... They're going to be able to move the ball, what you have to be able to do as a defense is to come up with those opportunities as they show up."

It proved pivotal in the Golden Eagles (2-1, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference) in a 38-22 win over Appalachian State (2-1, 0-1) on Sept

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