Here's a look at where Michigan ranks in several of the nation's most important statistical categories after 11 weeks of action. The Wolverines' national rank is listed first below.
Note: there are 130 teams in the FBS.
Offense
Points per game: 70th (27.9)
Rushing yards per game: 30th (207.8)
Passing yards per game: 112th (165.2)
Yards per game: 94th (373)
First downs per game: 108th (18.1)
Third down conversion percentage: 113th (33%)
Red zone touchdown percentage: 97th (54.5%)
Sacks allowed: 106th (27)
Tackles for loss allowed: 96th (65)
Defense
Points allowed per game: 9th (16.4)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 9th (110.3)
Passing yards allowed per game: 2nd (144.5)
Yards allowed per game: 3rd (254.8)
Sacks: 5th (33)
Tackles for loss: 3rd (85)
Interceptions: 61st (8)
Opponent third down conversion percentage: 1st (23.7%)
Special teams
Average yards per punt return: 54th (8.1)
Average yards per kick return: 100th (19.5)
Average yards per punt: 98th (39.8)
Field goal percentage: 64th (73.7)
Miscellaneous
Penalties per game: 96th (7)
Turnover margin: 73rd (-1)
Observations
— Michigan remained third in the country in yards allowed per game, but what's notable is that Wisconsin — U-M's next opponent — ranks No. 1 in the category. The Wolverines allow 254.8 yards per game, while the Badgers surrender 247.6.
— After Maryland converted just 3-16 third downs on Saturday, Michigan took over the nation's best third down defense. It had been ranked third last week, allowing opponents to convert 24.3 percent of their tries, but that number was lowered to 23.7 percent.
— Redshirt freshman kicker Quinn Nordin missed his fifth field goal of the season on Saturday, dropping the Wolverines from 50th nationally in field goal percentage to 64th.
— Michigan did not turn the ball over against the Terrapins, and forced two turnovers of its own — interceptions from sophomore cornerback David Long and sophomore viper Khaleke Hudson. As a result, the Maize and Blue's turnover margin jumped from 90th to 73rd, and now sits at just -1.
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