ANN ARBOR -- The old adage says you practice like you play, and Josh Metellus is apparently living up to that.
Michigan's junior safety has rebounded from a mistake-riddled sophomore season to lead the sixth-ranked Wolverines in interceptions (three) through the first seven games of 2018.
And heading into Michigan's Saturday showdown with rival Michigan State (noon, FOX), his confidence is at an all-time high.
"He's been playing at a high level," Michigan safeties coach Chris Partridge told reporters on Wednesday. "He's been practicing at a high level. That's why he's playing at a high level.