Michigan’s national championship season wouldn’t have been possible without its defense. Michigan led the country in total defense and scoring defense, giving up an average of 4.28 yards per play of 10.4 points per game.
Some key contributors are heading to the NFL, and we’ll miss the guys that helped lead the Wolverines to their first national championship since 1997. The players we’re saying goodbye to are some big names, but they’d rather share snaps and win than get all the glory. Here is what we’ll miss about the “Wefense” next year.
Mike Sainristil
Sainristil leaves Michigan as an All-American and two-time captain.