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Lehigh Football Preview: Defense & Special Teams

A look at Lehigh’s defense and special teams after a nationally top-ranked season, featuring insights from Coach Richard Nagy, DB DJ Brown and LB Jackson Dowd.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT | Lehigh Sports

Lehigh’s defense — one of the nation’s best last season — is the focus of the 2026 season preview, joined by an examination of special teams. Vandergrift Family Head Football Coach Richard Nagy and players senior defensive back DJ Brown and fifth‑year linebacker Jackson Dowd share their perspectives on expectations and preparation for the upcoming season.

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