Through three weeks of the Division III season, ECFC members are among the national statistical leaders. Here is a brief rundown of a sampling of categories:
Anna Maria is ranked 2nd nationally yeilding just 8.00 yards per kickoff return
Becker ranks 25th natoinally in tackles for loss averaging 9.3 per game. The Hawks are one of the nation's least penalized teams averaging just 30.7 penalty yards per contest.
Castleton's passing attack ranks 19th nationally throwing for 324.0 yards per game.
Gallaudet leads the nation in time of possession (39:16 minutes). The Bison rank 5th nationally in rushing offense gaining 353.0 yards per game and 4th in forced turnovers with 11 thus far this season.
Husson's pass defense is among the nation's best allowing 113.7 yards passing per game.
Conference foe Mount Ida leads the nation in pass defense yeilding just 43.3 yards passing per game.
Norwich's defense ranks 11th in red zone and 4th in preventing third down conversions.
Maritime ranks 12th nationally in turnover margin averaging +2.0 turnovers per game.