In 2015 , the Hilltoppers improved their scoring defense by 14 points .
In 2015 , the Hilltoppers ranked fifth nationally in takeaways while the team finished 12 - 2 , winning the Conference USA Championship and the Miami Beach Bowl .
In 2015 , the Hilltoppers improved their scoring defense by 14 points and ranked fifth nationally in takeaways while the team finished 12 - 2 , winning the Conference USA Championship and the Miami Beach Bowl .