Can the Michigan defense be as good as last year’s? Why, why not …

by:Chris Balas•06/27/24•

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Kenneth Grant Mason Graham — Michigan Wolverines football defensive tackles Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham are two of the top 10 returning defensive linemen in the nation for the 2024 season, per Pro Football Focus (Photo by Dominick Sokotoff / TheWolverine.com)

Michigan returns several starters from a generational defense a year ago, but the Wolverines lose some key pieces, too. Will it be enough to carry U-M to another outstanding season in 2024 while the offense finds its way? Here are reasons it might, and some why it could be tough.