The Wolverines have ran the ball on 62% of plays this season, including 46 of 58 plays in last week's win over USC.

The Michigan offense is finding a rhythm in the rushing attack, but the passing attack still remains a mystery.

So back to Martindale scoffing at those he said are often wrong about documenting pressures; he thinks much of it is directed at him. He has said since arriving at Michigan he leans toward aggressive play calling, and while he does like to blitz, that’s strategic and not to be confused with recklessly or indiscriminately calling them.

There were a lot of questions in the preseason about what changes there would be, if any, to the Michigan football defense. With the self-proclaimed ‘O.G.’ of the defense, Wink Martindale, taking over from two of his proteges,

Michigan defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale continued his crusade this week against critics who say he blitzes too much. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday in Ann Arbor, Martindale praised his unit for coming through when it mattered most in last weekend’s 27-24 win over USC,

USC coach Lincoln Riley is encouraged by the offensive line's progress so far this season despite its struggles against Michigan's defensive front.

USC head coach Lincoln Riley says Trojans would have allowed just seven points to Michigan football if not for Wolverines' big runs