After three-consecutive shutout wins (BYU, Maryland and Northwestern), Michigan’s defense is ranked No. 1 nationally in points allowed. Other key statistics from the group led by first-year coordinator D.J. Durkin.
UM D in NCAA stats: No. 1 in scoring (6.3 ppg) and 3rd D percentage; No. 2 total (181.3), No. 3 rush (65.8), No. 2 pass (115.5); TFL 15th
— angelique (@chengelis) October 11, 2015
Michigan's Nat'l Ranks on Defense
Scoring D: 1st
Total D: 2nd
YPP: 2nd
Run D: 3rd
YPC: 3rd
Pass D: 2nd
YPA: t-1st
Pass Rating: 2nd— Drew Hallett (@DrewCHallett) October 11, 2015
Michigan has shut out 3 straight opponents for the 1st time since 1980
Beat No. 13 Northwestern 38-0 today
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 10, 2015