Michigan Wolverines football's defense will face biggest challenges of 2024 season vs. Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns offense
Michigan football boasted the best defense in all of college football on its way to the 2023 national championship. While many of the pieces of that unit have moved on to the NFL, the return of several other future pros has kept expectations high for the Wolverines on that side of the football.
"Big plays," said Michigan linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary, when asked what comes to mind about the Longhorns' offense. "Obviously, they have a high-level quarterback in Ewers. And, with Coach Sarkisian, the thing he's going to make you do, he's going to make you play from sideline to sideline. He's always going to try to scheme up and try to take the home run shots.
"You'll hear most linebacker coaches say it's always their eyes," Jean-Mary said. "Eye candy — you can't let that take you away from being able to complete your assignment. With every play we have a specific responsibility, and we've got to make sure our eyes are in the right place. Even with a defense as talented and strong as Michigan's there's always room for improvement. The Wolverines were excellent against the run against Fresno State, allowing just nine yards total on the ground. However, the Bulldogs made plays through the air to the tune of 235 passing yards, and Texas will have much better offensive talent on the field than Fresno State in Week 2.
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