Michigan’s defense striving to exceed high standard set last season

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Michigan’s defense striving to exceed high standard set last season

At the top of a mountain, it may seem like the only way to go is down. But the Michigan football team’s defense believes that another, higher peak is emerging from the clouds — and the Wolverines want to climb it. In 2023, Michigan’s defense ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense and scoring defense. It also led the team to a national championship, so it’s hard to dispute that it was the best in the country. Improving on the best is a nearly i…