Perhaps Michigan defensive tackle Chris Hinton’s first collegiate start against Alabama in the bowl game was an indication of what was to come this season.
Hinton, a five-star recruit from Georgia, started in Michigan’s win at Minnesota last Saturday and appears to have locked down the position. Michigan plays its home opener against Michigan State on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
“Confidence is one of the largest things I’ve seen myself grow from last year to this year,” Hinton said this week. “With playing a couple games last year, a couple big games, I felt my confidence on a different level this year.