Since 2015 when Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach, Michigan Football has built a culture around its ferocious defense. In 2016 the Wolverines upgraded to defensive coordinator Don Brown, also known as ‘Doctor Blitz’.
Under Brown, Michigan has finished each season with a top ten overall defense. Although his 2016 defense was stacked with players like Jabrill Peppers, Jourdan Lewis, and Taco Charlton, this may be his best unit yet in Ann Arbor.
Right now the Wolverines are ranked No. 1 in the nation in overall defense, No.