ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football’s defense may not have a lot of star names, but it has been astounding through six weeks of football.
The strength of the Wolverines has been the defensive front, with the interior line looking as advertised all offseason. The push and pursuit up front has been relentless, and opposing quarterbacks and run games have been able to accomplish very little, which has been reflected in the stats.
What’s not reflected in the stats? Sacks. But that appears to be by design.
Michigan football defensive line coach Mike Elston met with the media on Wednesday to discuss his unit. He shared what he’s seen through the first six weeks of the season and much more.
Here is everything he had to say.