Michigan Football: 5 Takeaways from the Wolverines’ 6-0 Start

The defense looks to be championship caliber

It doesn’t take a genius to look at Michigan’s first six games and come away with the thought that the Wolverines defense is dominant.

But, when you delve deep into the numbers, it’s hard not to call Michigan football’s defense the best in the country.

Michigan currently leads the nation in both total defense (212 YPG allowed) and scoring defense after giving opponents just 10.4 points per game.

Michigan ranks 13th in the nation against the run, while at the same time, having the 3rd-best pass efficiency defense.

The Wolverines are also second in FBS in sacks and tackles for loss. And, last but not least, UM is allowing teams to convert on third down, just 12 percent of the time, which also leads the FBS.

Having Peppers obviously helps the defense, but with incredible depth, NFL talent and playmakers at all three levels, this group may be good enough to do what was done 19 years ago.

Deliver a national championship.