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Michigan's biggest issue on defense is one of its own making

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Michigan football has one glaring problem on defense and it's a self-inflicted wound.

Michigan's Derrick Moore, left, celebrates a sack with Troy Bowles during the fourth quarter in the game against Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

For the most part, the Michigan football defense has been very good in the 2025 season. The Wolverines have only allowed one team (USC) to score over 30 points.