Here's a look at where Michigan ranks in several of the nation's most important statistical categories after six weeks of action. The Wolverines' national rank is listed first below.
Note: there are 130 teams in the FBS.
Offensive statistics
Points per game: 80th (27.2)
Rushing yards per game: 63rd (167.8)
Passing yards per game: 75th (218)
Yards per game: 84th (385.8)
First downs per game: 101st (18.6)
Third down percentage: 102nd (34.1)
Red zone touchdown percentage: 125th (33.3)
Sacks allowed per game: 119th (3.2)
Tackles for loss allowed per game: 116th (7.6)
Defensive statistics
Points per game allowed: 7th (13.6)
Rushing yards per game allowed: 6th (87)
Passing yards per game allowed: 2nd (126)
Yards per game allowed: 1st (213)
Sacks per game: 6th (3.6)
Tackles for loss per game: 16th (7.8)
First downs per game allowed: 1st (11.8)
Opponent third down percentage: 1st (18.3)
Special teams
Yards per punt return: 33rd (11.2)
Yards per kick return: 100th (18.5)
Yards per punt: 104th (38.8)
Field goal percentage: 25th (85.7)
Miscellaneous
Penalties per game: 84th (7)
Turnover margin: 108th (-5)
Observations
— After scoring just 10 points against the Spartans on Saturday, Michigan's points per game fell from 58th to 80th nationally. This is a far cry from the No. 11 scoring offense it finished with last season, when it averaged 40.3 points per game.
— Despite allowing just 14 points, Michigan's defense only rose from eighth to seventh nationally in scoring defense.
— The Wolverines' rush defensive numbers took a hit, falling from first nationally to sixth, after allowing MSU to rack up 158 yards on the ground.
— The Maize and Blue's turnover margin fell from an even zero to minus-five, and 108th nationally. Again, this is a far cry from last year, when they finished the season with a plus-seven turnover margin.
— Michigan's defense is forcing turnovers at a below-average rate once again this year, currently sitting at 78th nationally (finished 67th in 2016). The Wolverines did not force a turnover on Saturday for the first time since the 20-10 victory over Indiana last season.
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