6 Thoughts on a Thursday

There is a ton of hype that’s accompanying Michigan’s defense into this game. Frankly, it’s been earned no matter what anyone might argue about the competition they faced last season.

They have a handful of players who could end up being drafted in the first round of next year’s NFL Draft. They bring nine starters back from a group that finished first in Havoc Rate, first in 3rd down defense, and 10th in S&P+.