Pro Football Focus: Where Michigan ranks statistically heading into the CFP
Michigan has a few weeks off while waiting to play TCU during the College Football Playoff on New Year's Eve.
After finishing the season with a historic record of 13-0, the Wolverines have their eyes set on even greater heights than winning back-to-back Big Ten titles.
Let's take a look at where the Wolverines rank in every major statistical category according to Pro Football Focus.
Offense
| Statistic | Grade | Ranking (out of 131 programs) |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Offense |
89.3 |
No. 7 overall |
|
Passing Offense |
73.8 |
No. 48 overall |
|
Pass Blocking |
72.6 |
No. 33 overall |
|
Run Blocking |
73.5 |
No. 30 overall |
|
Rushing Offense |
95.8 |
No. 2 overall |
Defensive
| Statistic | Grade | Ranking (out of 130 programs) |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Defense |
93.6 |
No. 2 overall |
|
Run Defense |
92.9 |
No. 4 overall |
|
Tackling |
91.5 |
No. 1 overall |
|
Pass Rush |
85.1 |
No. 16 overall |
|
Defensive Coverage against Receivers |
91.4 |
No. 4 overall |
Special Teams
Michigan ranks No. 17 in the country with a grade of 84.5.