Michigan Wolverines#8 · DE Dominic Nichols
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Frederick, MD
Dominic Nichols is a DE (#8) for Michigan, from Frederick, MD. In the 2026 season he has 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 17
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 15
Frame 17
Experience 13
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2026 season
15
Tackles
2.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Dominic Nichols career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MICH | 4 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MICH | 9 | 19 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MICH | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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17
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10No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Iowa | L 19-20 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Sep 19 | vs UTEP | W 52-17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Oklahoma | W 17-10 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Sep 5 | vs Western Michigan | W 13-12 | 9 | 1.5 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan DE: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownFrederick, MD
Dominic Nichols: Michigan DE profile and stats
Dominic Nichols is a DE (#8) for Michigan, from Frederick, MD. This profile tracks Dominic Nichols's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Dominic Nichols in the news
All newsRecapMichigan beat UTEP 52-17 (Week 3, 2026)Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 3-0, and UTEP is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapMichigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 2-0, and Oklahoma is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapMichigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 (Week 1, 2026)Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 1-0, and Western Michigan is 0-1.2026-09-05
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Dominic Nichols play for?
Dominic Nichols plays for Michigan, wearing #8 at DE.
What position does Dominic Nichols play?
Dominic Nichols is a DE for Michigan.
How tall is Dominic Nichols?
Dominic Nichols is 6-5 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Dominic Nichols in?
Dominic Nichols is listed as a junior on the Michigan roster.
Where is Dominic Nichols from?
Dominic Nichols is from Frederick, MD.
How many tackles does Dominic Nichols have?
Dominic Nichols has 15 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.