Michigan football 3 spring football storylines: Linebackers

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On3 image — PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 05: Michael Barrett #23 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter of a game at SHI Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan defeated Rutgers 52-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan football kicks off spring football on Feb. 20 heading into an offseason that hopes to keep championship habits and momentum rolling. The Wolverines’ defense is defined by stout play up front and on the back end with linebackers that do their part in cleaning things up on the second level.