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Michigan's D-line is bringing the heat, and a different look, on third down

ANN ARBOR -- Josh Uche was asked a question Saturday after the Michigan football team's win over Penn State about an interception.

While he was happy for his teammates, cornerbacks Brandon Watson and David Long, for both coming up with turnover, the junior linebacker made no bones about his job.

It's become an important one of late, and part of the reason for his team-high seven sacks.

"Me, personally, I'm looking for third down," Uche said. "That's what I'm looking for. I'm hoping. Get it to third down."

That's because the Michigan defense has been deploying an alternate, pass-rush front with the goal of getting to the quarterback as soon as possible.