Here's a look at where Michigan ranks in several of the nation's most important statistical categories after five weeks of action. The Wolverines' national rank is listed first below.
Note: there are 130 teams in the FBS.
Offensive statistics:
Points per game: 58th (31.5)
Rush yards per game: 51st (184.2)
Pass yards per game: 72nd (223)
Yards per game: 73rd (407.3)
First downs per game: 93rd (19)
Turnovers: 60th (7)
Third down conversion percentage: 94th (35.4%)
Red zone touchdown percentage: 125th (30.7%)
Defensive statistics:
Scoring defense: 8th (13.5)
Rush defense: 1st (69.2)
Pass defense: 4th (134)
Total defense: 1st (203.3)
Sacks per game: 1st (4.5)
Tackles for loss per game: 7th (8.5)
Turnovers forced: 61st (7)
Opponent third down conversion percentage: 3rd (19.3%)
Opponent red zone touchdown percentage: 36th (50%)
Special teams
Average yards per punt: 117th (37.6)
Field goal percentage: 34th (84.6)
Average yards per kick return: 105th (17.6)
Average yards per punt return: 20th (13.5)
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