The Michigan Insider

In this episode, 247Sports’ Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 34-3 win over Nebraska, a victory that saw the Wolverines improve to 10-0 for just the third time since 1975. They begin with a look at perhaps the hottest debate topic stemming from the game, in the Wolverines underwhelming passing game. They discuss what has gone wrong for Michigan in the passing game lately, why it still matters in a 31-point win and what sort of changes can or might be made to close the season. Continuing with the offense, they do look at Michigan’s grating, punishing run game, and the value of having possibly the Wolverines’ best rushing attack in decades. Switching over to the defensive side of the ball, the two spend time lookin at Michigan’s nation-leading defense, and what ‘outliers’ exceeded expectations to help the Wolverines get even better on defense. They also look at all three levels of Michigan’s defense, and what to make of its latest shutdown performance on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss Michigan's renewed recruiting push in the state of Ohio. Buckeye State stars Luke Hamilton and Brian Robinson are highlighted along with a handful of new offers. Attention turns to RB recruiting where the Wolverines are chasing Minnesota running back commit Darius Taylor and blocking efforts aimed at Cole Cabana. The crew then addresses rumblings of Michigan's purported interest in Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen and even stronger rumors about Detroit King QB Dante Moore rethinking his commitment to Oregon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we preview the Michigan football team's penultimate home game against a Nebraska team missing several key starters, as the Wolverines try to improve to 10-0 for just the third time in the last 45 years. We begin by looking at what the offense needs to show against the Cornhuskers. We look at some players who probably deserve higher usage than they have received in Big Ten play, the concern level of Michigan's wide receiver room and what's important for the Wolverines to "show off" to interested recruits. In the second half of the episode, we look at the other side of the ball. We discuss the opportunity for Michigan's pass-rush, two players who pose threats in Nebraska's offense and some players who could continue to ascend toward the end of the season with big games Saturday. We close with our final predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb preview the Wolverines' 2022-23 season, projecting the impact of newcomers Jett Howard, Jaelin Llewellyn, Joey Baker, Dug McDaniel, and Tarris Reed. The crew also discusses the expected improvement for Kobe Bufkin, The duo offers rotation predictions then previews Friday's matchup with Eastern Michigan and star transfer Emoni Bates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford dissect Michigan's defensive showing in its 52-17 victory over Rutgers. Vance details U-M's second half adjustments versus the Scarlet Knights and shares his thoughts on how the Wolverines match up with Ohio State and Georgia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb and former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges dissect the performance of the Wolverines' offense in their 52-17 victory over Rutgers. Borges highlights the game-plan emphasis on including the receivers, JJ McCarthy's mature showing, shares early thoughts on how Michigan matches up with Ohio State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga breaks down the Nebraska Cornhuskers with Brian Christopherson of Husker247. The two discuss the end of Scott Frost’s tenure, break down Nebraska’s shaky quarterback situation, and evaluate how the ‘Huskers have responded since their dreadful defensive start to the season. Finally, Christopherson predicts how this weekend’s game between Michigan and Nebraska will play out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 52-17 win over Rutgers, as well as some compelling storylines stemming from the weekend. They begin with a look at defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, and what he has done to position himself as one of the nation's top assistant coaches — potentially contending for the Broyles Award for the nation's top assistant. They then take a look at Blake Corum's season, and where he is positioned in the Heisman Trophy race with three weeks left in the regular season. In the second half of the show, the two take a look at how Michigan and Ohio State stack up against each other with three weeks remaining until The Game, as well as other topics stemming from Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss Crystal Ball calls on several Michigan targets after the big visit weekend, including 5-star QB Jadyn Davis. The crew discusses Davis's decision timeline in the aftermath of his fourth Michigan visit. Plus, visit recaps Top247 prospects Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu, Justin Scott and several other top visitors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode 247Sports’ Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s road trip to Rutgers, discussing the Wolverines’ keys to not only a win, but to making the weekend a successful one. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, discussing some of the keys for the Wolverines against a solid-on-paper Rutgers defense (4:13). They look at a likely need for Michigan to pas the ball more than it has in previous matchups, to lighten Blake Corum’s load and build confidence moving toward the rest of the season. They also discuss the opportunity the Wolverines may have to empty their benches and build more offensive depth and confidence. They continue he discussions in their offensive prop bets. In the second half of the episode, they look at the other side of the ball, discussing what Michigan’s defense needs to do for the weekend to be considered a successful one. They look at the importance of forcing turnovers, showcasing an early pass-rush, finding some edge-rushing consistency and furthering other key trends against a hapless Rutgers offense. They close with more prop bets and their final predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan vs. Rutgers with Bobby Deren of 247Sports’ Scarlet Nation. The two discuss the Scarlet Knights’ offensive woes and what the Wolverines can expect from new starting QB Gavin Wimsatt. They then focus on the solid Rutgers defense and offer their predictions for Saturday night’s game in Piscataway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford dissect Michigan's defensive showing in its 29=7 victory over Michigan State. Vance details the coverage adjustment U-M's coaches made to take Spartan wideout Keon Coleman out of the game and also weighs in on MSU's tunnel assault. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges dissect Michigan's offensive showing in its 29=7 victory over Michigan State and shares thoughts on how U-M can improve its touchdown efficiency in the red zone. They also weigh in on MSU's tunnel assault. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports Michigan beat writers Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michgan football team's 29-7 win over Michigan State, as well as the ugly postgame scene in the Michigan Stadium tunnel. They open with the ugly scene, including some early impressions on what happened, why it's too significant to ignore or downplay, and the line that was crossed in an already intense rivalry. They discuss if anything can be done procedurally to prevent things, as well as the importance for the Big Ten to set an example with how it reacts to the situation. After the opening segment, the two dive into the game itself. Among other topics, they discuss Michigan's red-zone play, pass-coverage adjustments as the game wore on, Michigan's second-half defense, dominant run game and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brice and Steve give a full preview on Michigan's biggest recruiting weekend of the season as they're hosting top targets from the 2023, 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes. Michigan will host a trio of offensive line official visitors in 2023; where do the Wolverines stand in each race? In 2024, the staff will be hosting a ton of top targets from across the country while in 2025 a quartet of quarterback targets headline the visitors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's rivalry week, and 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's matchup against Michigan State. The two open with a look at how the Wolverines' offense can find consistent success against a slumping Michigan State defense. They look at an opportunity for Michigan to air the ball out, and debate if the run game can still be the Wolverines' point of emphasis on Saturday. They also look at some prop-bet predictions for the offense, among other keys. In the second half of the episode, the two look at the other side of the ball, and go over the main concern areas facing Michigan's defense. They discuss the Spartans' passing attack, run game issues and other factors. They close with their final game predictions and sentiments for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s rivalry week! The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan vs. Michigan State with Stephen Brooks, who covers the Spartans for 247Sports. The two discuss why Michigan State has underachieved this season, whether that secondary is really as bad as it looks, and what the Spartans need to do if they want to keep the Paul Bunyan Trophy in East Lansing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Defensive Backs Coach, and Texas, Louisville and Oklahoma State Defensive Coordinator, Vance Bedford, break down the Michigan defense following the Wolverine's 41-17 win over Penn State. Bedford shares his thoughts on what the U-M defense can improve upon after its impressive showing versus the Nittany Lions before looking ahead to Michigan State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 41-17 victory over Penn Sate. Coach Borges shares his grades for each offensive position group for its performance and highlights some of the standout performers, then looks ahead to Michigan State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 41-17 win over No. 10 Penn State and what it means. In the first half of the episode, the two look at the game itself, including takeaways on both sides of the ball. They discuss Michigan's dominant offensive line and run game, stifling run defense, impressive showcase in pass coverage and pre-snap defensive adjustments. They take a look at what impressed them about Michigan as the Wolverines moved to 7-0. The second half of the episode zooms out a bit. They begin by examining if there are any concern points Michigan must address in the bye week and what the Wolverines can improve upon. They also take a look at what Shaw believes is a championship-caliber culture, as well as a window where Michigan can strike on the recruiting trail. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich highlight several of the highly ranked visitors set to be on hand in Ann Arbor for the weekend of the Penn State game. The return of Top247 CB Jyaire Hill and the increasingly fierce battle with Illinois for his pledge is discussed. Another focus is the visit of Top247 quarterback Isaac Wilson, younger brother of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. What does that recruitment signal for Michigan's pursuit of five-star QB Jadyn Davis. After spotlighting other top targets, focus shifts to basketball recruiting and the return of four-star center Papa Kante (who Sam has put in a Crystal Ball for). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 5 Michigan football team's home clash against No. 10 Penn State, looking at keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball and their final predictions for the matchup. They begin by looking at how Michigan's defense can crack a formidable Nittany Lions' defense. They discuss the Wolverines' offensive creativity, getting key players open over the middle of the field, establishing a physical ground game identity and other key opportunities for Michigan. In the second half, the duo discuss how the Wolverines' defense can contain Penn State's playmaking offense. They look at the value of pass-rushing from the edge position, the challenge Michigan has in stopping Penn State's tight ends and slot receivers and the Nittany Lions' capabilities to make the home-run play all over the field. They close with their final predictions in the matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga breaks down Michigan vs. Penn State with Nittany Lions beat writer Daniel Gallen. The two discuss Penn State’s undefeated start to the 2022 season and some of the new talent on Penn State’s offense before exploring how Manny Diaz has helped the Nittany Lions improve on the defensive side of the ball. Finally, Gallen gives his ‘X’ factor for the top-10 showdown and explains why he thinks the Wolverines will escape with a narrow victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Defensive Backs Coach, and Texas, Louisville and Oklahoma State Defensive Coordinator, Vance Bedford, break down the Michigan defense following the Wolverine's 31-10 win at Indiana. Bedford highlights the key halftime adjustments made by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the emergence of Mike Morris and Mike Sainristil as the defense's best players, and the improvement of the pass rush. Attention then turns to the necessary improvements at linebacker and in man to man coverage in preparation for upcoming matchups with Penn State and Ohio State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 31-10 victory over Indiana. Coach Borges responds to the contention by FOX Joel Klatt that Michigan's offense had become predictable based on whether it put a player in motion. Later, Coach Borges offers his player and position group grades, highlights a few players in particular as having performed well. He also goes over what mistakes prevented others from earning higher marks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's 31-10 win over Indiana. They discuss what worked on both sides of the ball, assess the weight of some weak points from the performance and offer an early look-ahead to the Wolverines' clash against Penn State. The two begin by looking at Michigan's offense, and how the passing game began to come alive a bit in the second half of Michigan's win. They discuss JJ McCarthy's career game, continued progress in other parts of the Wolverines' passing game, and the offense's general demeanor after a first half that included mistakes and Mike Hart's sideline collapse. They also look at some areas the offense could improve. The second half of the episode is devoted to the ups and downs of Michigan's defense. They discuss a stellar run defense, a pass-rush that may have had a coming-out party in the second half, some coverage lapses and other observations. They close with a look at where Michigan stands after six games and ahead of its matchup against Penn State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Brice Marich recap the surprise visit from Top247 DE Daevon Hobbs. Attention then turns to the latest rumblings on Top247 CB Chris Peal as he prepares for an upcoming bisit to Georgia. Brice shares rationale for his recent Crystal Ball pick projecting offensive lineman Nathan Efobi to Michigan, and highlights U-M's ongoing contact with Virginia d-line decommit Rodney Lora. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joined the podcast to share his thoughts on the recruitments of Nyckoles Harbor, Chris Peal, Joseph Mupoyi, Rodney Lora, Michigan commits Evan Link and Semaj Bridgeman, and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's road trip to Indiana, looking at some of the keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball, as well as some predictions for the game. They begin by looking at Michigan's offense, and how it can make the most of Indiana's struggling defense. They discuss the Wolverines' chance to open up the deep-ball passing game, get some receivers who have been quiet lately more involved and a chance to diversify their run game and give Blake Corum a break. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, and how it can end Saturday feeling even better about its chances against Penn State. They discuss Indiana's tempo offense and pass-first approach, the Wolverines' growing pass-rush, linebackers in coverage and more. They close with their final score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football vs. Indiana with Matt Weaver of 247Sports. The two discuss the revamped Hoosiers offense, which boasts a new quarterback and several explosive skill-position players acquired through the transfer portal. Then they turn their attention to the struggling Indiana defense and why J.J. McCarthy might be in line for a big performance on Saturday. Finally, Weaver explains why he thinks the Wolverines will win big at Memorial Stadium this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 37-14 victory over Iowa. Bedford highlights the strong showing by the run defense, lingering questions about the pass rush, and adjustments moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 27-14 victory over Iowa. Coach Borges details another step in quarterback J.J. McCarthy's progression, highlights the dominant performance by the offensive line. shares his positional grades, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's 27-14 win over Iowa. They look at the ups and downs on both sides of the ball, and what it means moving forward. The first half of the episode is spent looking at the offense. They look at the Wolverines' dominance up front, Blake Corum's persistence, Donovan Edwards' return to action and other promising signs. They also look at if Michigan's passing game needs to show more deep-ball proficiency before it finds itself in a shootout later on this season. The second half of the episode, the two look at Michigan's defense. They discuss the Wolverines' coverage slippage, particularly over the middle of the field, as well as a pass-rush that didn't arrive until the second half. They also look at Michigan's dominant run defense, beating Iowa in the trenches, and other topics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb, Alejandro Zuniga, and Josh Newkirk give their instant reactions to Michigan's victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports beat writers Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the keys for the No. 4 Michigan football team ahead of its tough road test at Iowa, and make their predictions for the contest. The first half of the episode is devoted to Michigan's offense as it tries to crack a pretty stout Hawkeyes defense. They look at the Wolverines' need to avoid turnovers and mental mistakes, an opportunity to pass the ball in the flats, where pass protection will be most important and more. They also take a look at three for-fun prop bets for Michigan's offense. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, and how it can avoid a surprise letdown showing against Iowa's struggling offense. They discuss the Wolverines' pass rush, middle-of-the-field coverage and readiness for Iowa's standard passing and rushing downs. The two close with their final outlooks for the game and predictions for the matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz recap the official visit of five-star athlete Nyckoles Harbor and handicap Michigan's chances coming out of it. Discussion then turns to U-M's upward trend with rising OL target Nathan Efobi. Five-star Belleville QB Bryce Underwood is discussed in the aftermath of his visit to Ann Arbor last weekend. Attention then turns to a live scouting report of Top247 TE Brady Prieskorn from last week's matchup between Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield. The episode concludes with an interview with U-M commit Amir Herring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 34-27 victory over Maryland. Bedford highlights the standout performance by Michigan's secondary, and the lingering questions about its pass rush. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan vs. Iowa with Sean Bock of 247Sports. The two discuss what has gone so wrong for the Hawkeyes’ offense this season, what makes the defense one of the best in the nation, and how J.J. McCarthy and the Wolverines might be able to score some points in Iowa City. Finally, Bock explains why he thinks Iowa can pull off the upset at Kinnick Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 37-24 victory over Maryland. Coach Borges highlights the growing pains exhibited by quarterback J.J. McCarthy en route to victory. Borges shares his positional grades, talks about the offensive line performance and gives his perspective where Blake Corum rates among the nation's top backs, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 34-27 win over Maryland. They discuss the good and bad from the Wolverines' offense and defense. They open by looking at Michigan's offense. They break down what went wrong in the Wolverines' passing game, including some missed opportunity on deep passes, and what can be done differently in future games. They also look at what was working for Michigan's offense, particularly with Blake Corum's career game. In the second half of the show, they look at the ups and downs of Michigan's defense. They discuss strong showings from the secondary, a hit-and-miss performance from the pass rush, some missed tackles and early expectations for next week's game at Iowa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On part two of this week's Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb catches up with 247Sports' national director of basketball recruiting Eric Bossi to get the latest on several top Michigan targets. Bossi handicaps the races for Isaiah Collier, Papa Kante, Zayden High, Baye Ndongo, John Bol, and Travis Perry. The interview concludes with Bossi's updated scouting report on Michigan commit Christian Anderson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, 247Sports beat writers Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the keys to No. 4 Michigan opening Big Ten play with a bang against fellow undefeated Maryland. During the first half of the episode, they look at how Michigan's offense can take advantage of an improved, but still struggling Maryland defense. They look at the success SMU had, the importance of avoiding mistakes, Michigan's opportunity to open up the run game and a key factor to watch at quarterback. In the second half of the show, they look at what Michigan's defense needs to do to contain the Terrapins' high-powered offense. They look at pass coverage, staying on alert over the middle of the field, forcing miscues at the quarterback position and more. They close with their final thoughts and predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap Chris Peal's official visit to Michigan and handicap the race for his commitment as it enters its final stretch. Attention then turns to visit recaps for Notre Dame commit Brandon Davis-Swain and Top247 athlete I'Marion Walker. The crew then discusses where things stand with in-state Top247 TE target Brady Prieskorn. The podcast concludes with visit previews for five-star athlete Nyckoles Harbor and OL target Nathan Efobi. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 59-0 victory over UConn. Coach Borges talks about how the passing game efficiency of the offense has now "gone through the roof" with JJ McCarthy's ability to hit open receivers in all areas of the field, including his ability to attack the flanks with his arm talent. Borges shares his positional grades, talks about the offensive line performance and gives his perspective on the current question of who the coaches may want to be the primary backup quarterback, while Cade rehabs his injury. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Maryland vs. Michigan with Wes Brown of 247Sports. The two discuss the the Terps’ impressive offense, led by playmaker Taulia Tagovailoa and a deep receiver corps, and predict how Mike Locksley’s team might slow down J.J. McCarthy and the Wolverines. Finally, they give predictions for what Michigan fans should watch for when the Terrapins come to Ann Arbor on Saturday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 59-0 victory over Connecticut. Bedford explains why the lack of sacks versus the Huskies should be ignored, previews the matchup with Maryland, and explains why he believes Michigan is poised to win another Big 10 championship this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz recap the Michigan football team’s win over Connecticut, and also zoom out and take a look at the Wolverines after their three non-conference games. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and what has looked good as well as what the Wolverines can improve upon. They dig into Michigan’s downfield blocking, passing versatility and breadth of playmakers. They consider how the Wolverines have fared running up the middle as well as in the pass-blocking department. In the second half of the episode, the two take a turn at the defensive side of the ball. They consider Michigan’s secondary, and how it has improved over the course of the season, and may even be more athletic than last season. They also look at Michigan’s pass-rushing potential moving forward, among other topics along the defensive line. Finally, the two close with a discussion on how opponent-neutral Michigan’s dominant play has been, and consider the Wolverines’ completeness as a team compared to some other teams looming on Michigan’s schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss how Michigan might benefit from Notre Dame's early struggles, the Wolverines' standing with recent visitors Kayden McDonald and Brian Robinson. Plus the crew recaps five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis' third visit to Ann Arbor since may. Davis' father joins the podcast for another in-depth interview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State / Louisville / Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 56-10 victory over Hawaii. Bedford shares his initials impression of new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, explains why his style is reminiscent of Michigan's approach in 1997, highlights the biggest questions facing the unit moving forward and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's third game of the season, and what the Wolverines need to show against Connecticut to continue to feel on-track about the 2022 season. On offense, the two discuss Michigan still looking for a dominant performance from the offensive line, the Wolverines search for more skill players to break out, debate the tight end usage in the game and look at how Michigan's run game and backup quarterback usage could unfold. Flipping to the other side of the ball, they then look at Michigan's linebacker room with Nikhai Hill-Green presumably back in action, what the edge position group can show, how the Wolverines could fare against the Huskies' rushing attack and the athletic secondary's latest chance to leave a strong impression. They close with their final predictions for the contest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews UConn vs. Michigan with Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant. The two discuss the Huskies’ bad luck with injuries so far in 2022, the strengths on offense, and how Jim Mora might prepare his team for the big game at the Big House on Saturday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices