Martindale spoke with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts about their coordinator openings, but both organizations went other directions.

Though it was something of a rocky start in Ann Arbor in 2024, Martindale eventually found his groove. The Wolverines gave up big points in Week 2 to Texas, struggled in the second halves against USC and Minnesota, couldn't stop Washington enough in Week 6, and let Oregon start out hot before holding the Ducks in the second half.

Second-year Wolverines defensive coordinator Wink Martindale made the decision to return to Ann Arbor after interest from NFL teams, giving Michigan fans hope for another strong defensive performance in 2025.

Michigan football DC Wink Martindale interviewed with NFL teams, but decides to stay in Ann Arbor with Wolverines.

After flirting with the NFL, Michigan football retained defensive coordinator Wink Martindale who will be back for his second season coaching the Wolverines' de

The Michigan football defense we saw early in the season in 2024 was much different than the one that surfaced by the end. After letting Texas move up and down the field, as well as some other teams,

Wink Martindale may be under contract with Michigan, but he’s made it clear to those in charge: He’s still going to entertain NFL job interviews. In January, the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator accepted interview requests from the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts,

A s the 2024 season progressed, the Michigan football secondary went from being a weak-link on the team to being one of the best position groups. Fans saw a transformation in Zeke