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Mazi Smith compliments rest of defensive line for ‘letting us tackle in a phone booth’
By Eric Woods
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Despite the departure of Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan has still been able to find production on the defensive line.
The Michigan defense compiled 4 sacks while allowing just 66 yards to Iowa’s running backs in a win over the Hawkeyes. No particular player has displayed the Hutchinson-like dominance we saw last season, but the line as a committee has performed very well anchored by senior Mazi Smith.
Smith complimented the defensive front as a whole in Monday’s press conference.
Solid performances all around up front 💪 pic.twitter.com/HZ3bwerqYT
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) October 3, 2022
“I’m just here to take all the double teams,” he added.
Standing at 6’3, 337-pounds, Smith certainly deserves the attention, which creates room for the rest of the squad to make plays.
The Michigan defensive line will continue to make things difficult for opposing offensive line as the season rolls on with its next victim being the struggling Indiana Hoosiers in Week 6.