Michigan’s defense doesn’t exactly have one standout “star” per se, but rather five players who all significantly stand out in multiple areas. And while they had a relatively slow start to the season, they only keep improving. Last Saturday, against Indiana— who have the best passing offense in the Big Ten— Michigan’s defense didn’t allow the Hoosiers to score in the final 44 minutes of the game.
Tackles-wise, the Wolverines’ defense is led by senior linebacker Khaleke Hudson, who has racked up 89 total tackles. (Ohio State’s Malik Harrison leads the Buckeyes with 61, for some perspective.