Michigan’s defense is currently holding teams to 11.9 points and 240-yards per game. The Wolverines, 7-2, are graded out by College Football Focus as the best defense in the country. Here’s why:
Our top-ranked defense has a plethora of talented players and no one has been better than Jourdan Lewis. He is our highest-graded cornerback (+19.0) and has allowed a meager 38.4 quarterback rating on targets when he’s in coverage. His 19 passes defensed are also the best mark in the country.
The Wolverines’ defensive line is a major catalyst for the lofty ranking as well. Led by seniors Chris Wormley and Ryan Glasgow, this unit is giving up a paltry 80.6 yards on the ground per game and has only ceded five rushing touchdowns all year. Every member of the defensive line rotation has a positive grade, and they are one of the stingiest groups Ann Arbor has had in a long time.
You can see the remaining top five from Luke Mueller of CFF here (a remaining opponent makes the list).