Ann Arbor – Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, the two-decade NFL coaching veteran, likes the way the players have embraced a playoff mindset heading into their final two regular-season games.

The Wolverines are 8-2, 6-1 Big Ten, and must win at Maryland on Saturday and in the regular-season finale against defending national champion Ohio State on Nov. 29 at Michigan Stadium to have a shot at the playoff.

Martindale, meeting with reporters Wednesday, described Tuesday’s practice as spirited and locked in.

“What do the kids say? We were vibing,” Martindale said. “Did I sound cool saying that?

“There’s an energy and a focus that you have at this time of year, and we had it last year, too, but definitely they know that everything they’ve worked for is still all out in front o

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