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Steve Russ
Defensive Coordinator · Air Force
Headline rating: as defensive coordinator. Every role he has been rated in is below.
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Head-coaching stints since 1936; assistant roles since 2016
As defensive coordinator
Rating52Peak65
His defense against its preseason projection (value over expectation) and the unit's opponent-adjusted quality.
| Season | Team | Unit (EPA/play) | Over expectation | Season score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UAB | -0.13 | -0.01 | -0.79 |
| 2017 | Air Force | -0.11 | -0.12 | -1.65 |
| 2016 | Air Force | 0.01 | — | 0.04 |
Season score: 0 = an average season in this role; positive = better.