Michigan’s New Defenders Are Ready to Cause Havoc | The Team

Michigan Football is back — and the Wolverines are ready for their first game under the lights at the Big House.On this episode of The Team, Chase Herbstreit sits down with Michigan linebacker Nathaniel Staehling and defensive end Carter Meadows ahead of Week 1 against Western Michigan.Staehling opens up about his journey from North Dakota State to Michigan, becoming a leader in a new locker room, his relationship with Coach Whittingham, the expectations surrounding the Wolverines defense and why Michigan's matchup with Minnesota will be especially personal for him.Then, Meadows talks about adjusting to college football, growing up in a basketball family, his hidden R&B singing talent and the recruiting decision that came down to Michigan and Ohio State — and why he ultimately knew Ann Arbor was where he belonged.Plus, hear what both defenders expect from Michigan's defense, what Wolverines fans can expect from their playing styles and what it means to finally run onto the field at the Big House under the lights.Who do you want Chase Herbstreit to sit down with next? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe for more Michigan Football, exclusive player interviews and behind-the-scenes access from The Team.