Michigan is traveling more than 2,000 miles for its first meeting against Washington as Big Ten foes. The Wolverines last played in Seattle in 2001 – a 23-18 Huskies win.

Michigan football fans have become long accustomed to having the best defense in the country, and while it still may elite, it’s difficult to tell given that the Wolverines are breaking in a lot of new players,

Check out the notable stats and history between No. 10 Michigan and Washington ahead of their Big Ten showdown in Week 6.

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Last week, Michigan (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) had several starters on the defensive side sit out a win over Minnesota, including top cornerback Will Johnson and leading edge rusher Josaiah Stewart. Meanwhile, they had several players exit the game banged up, leaving their status uncertain heading into the weekend.

If Michigan State wants to hang with the Ducks this week, here are three things the Spartans need to do better.