What do Trace McSorley, Alex Hornibrook and Jeff George Jr. all have in common? They are the only three quarterbacks to survive a full four quarters against Michigan’s defense this season.
Playing quarterback against the Wolverines in 2016 can be bad for your passer rating and bad for your health. The physical Michigan defense, which leads the nation in a litany of stats, including points allowed per game and passing yards allowed per game, has worn down players at many positions. Those stats are helped by the fact that they’ve played more than half their games during a 9-0 start against a backup quarterback in the fourth quarter.