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Why Michigan’s recent defensive surge? Players say Wink Martindale adapted
Wink Martindale immediately shut down the question Saturday, unwilling to entertain the idea that Michigan’s defensive surge late had anything to do with him changing. Martindale, 61, is in his first season as the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator after a two-decade career in the NFL,
Michigan football's demolition of OSU was Wink Martindale's Year 1 crowning achievement
"When your best players are playing their best, that's when you have a lot of success," Michigan football DC Wink Martindale said.
Martindale still riding high on Michigan defense's performance against Ohio State
Michigan practiced for the second time at Jesuit High on Saturday in preparation for the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama.
WATCH: Michigan DC Wink Martindale meets with the media at the ReliaQuest Bowl
On Saturday, Martindale met with the media for the first time since the win over Ohio State, and he discussed multiple aspects of the game plan and what happened. He also discussed the matchup against Alabama, what he’s seen on the other side of the ball with Bryce Underwood, and more.
Michigan Football DC Wink Martindale: Wolverines 'physically outplayed' Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly were at the center of nationwide criticism for their offensive strategy, but Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and the Wolverines' defensive front deserve credit for holding ...
Wink Martindale reflects on Ohio State game, first year with Michigan
Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale reflected on his first year with the Wolverines, including beating Ohio State.
Michigan football's defense thrives as Wink Martindale adjusts, in 'great place' for 2025
Michigan’s defense grew stronger later in the season, and the players said they owe that in large part to Martindale adjusting to the college game.
Wink Martindale on Ohio State: ‘We just physically outplayed them’
No one gave Michigan football a chance against the vaunted Ohio State team it was set to face to close out the regular season, but it turns out that the Wolverines were plenty prepared for the Buckeyes.
Wink Martindale talks Ohio State win: ‘We just physically outplayed ‘em’
Michigan’s win over Ohio State may have happened nearly a month ago, but Wink Martindale was over the moon to talk about it Saturday. “I’m so glad,” Martindale quipped Saturday before the Wolverines’ ReliaQuest Bowl practice at Jesuit High School.
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With a reshaped defensive line ahead of Alabama, Michigan hoping to build next defensive core
Missing three of four starters, Michigan's defensive line will be reshaped. The Wolverines hope this new core can build ...
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The Giants’ ghosts won’t go away
Every failure has been magnified to the extreme. The latest was Wink Martindale’s masterclass on Saturday, when he orchestrated Michigan’s dominant defense in a stunning 13-10 win over No. 2 ...
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Wink Martindale, Saquon Barkley, Leonard Williams pile on Giants on Thanksgiving weekend
So there’s a lot of factors. Definitely proud and happy for those guys.” Martindale’s Michigan defense had two interceptions and held Ohio State to 77 rushing yards in the Wolverines’ 13 ...
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Practice report: More Michigan players absent ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl
Early thoughts on Bryce Underwood, a QB surprise and some high-profile names visited the Wolverines' Friday practice in Tampa ...