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Battle of Wisconsin, Michigan defense is Big Ten football at its finest

Related Topics: Big Ten Conference, Gerald Ford

Remember that episode of “The Simpsons” when Homer met Gerald Ford, and the perfect conversation that followed?

"Say, Homer, do you like football?"

"Do I ever?"

"Do you like nachos?"

"Yes, Mr. Ford"

If Ford would’ve asked teed-up a third question, we like to think it would’ve been, “Do you like defense?”

In that respect, the top-10 showdown between No. 4 Michigan and No. 8 Wisconsin at Michigan Stadium on Saturday would have been perfect for Ford and Simpson. The Wolverines rank 11th in the FBS in total defense (269.8), one spot ahead of Wisconsin (277.