The Michigan Insider

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

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges breaks down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 56-10 victory over Colorado State. Borges recaps JJ McCarthy's stellar performance and explains how his emergence will change the offense. He also shares his grades for each position group, discusses Cade McNamara's role 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 look at the biggest storylines emanating from the Michigan football team's 56-10 win over Hawaii. They begin with a look at J.J. McCarthy's exceptional first start, in which he threw three touchdowns and took control of the Wolverines' starting quarterback battle. We discuss what McCarthy showed, what it means for Michigan's season and what happens next for Cade McNamara. In the second half of the episode, they look at some of the other notable performances from Michigan's lopsided win. The players discussed include Gemon Green, Makari Paige, Giovanni El-Hadi, Will Johnson, CJ Stokes, Isaiah Gash and freshmen defensive linemen. 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’s matchup against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors with Jackson Moore of 247Sports. The two discuss the Rainbow Warriors’ difficult offseason, their struggles so far in 2022 and what to expect from Timmy Chang’s squad this weekend at the Big House. 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 preview the Michigan football team’s game against Hawaii, looking at the quarterback situation, key reserves to potentially watch, the merits (and downside) of playing easy early season opponents and ultimately make their predictions for the game. They begin with a look at J.J. McCarthy’s starting quarterback opportunity, and how he should be measured on Saturday. They next look at which players not in Michigan’s two-deep may be the most interesting to watch on Saturday and why. The two then go back and forth on the pros and cons of super-early non-conference games over Power-Five foes. Finally, they take a look at some of the over-under expectations for Saturday’s game, revisit a couple subscriber questions about McCarthy and McNamara then 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

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges breaks down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 51-7 victory over Colorado State. Borges highlights gives both "the bitter and the sweet" takeaways with a heavy focus on the quarterback battle. He shares his grades for each position group and then explains why he's run with" J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback if he plays well the next couple weeks. 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

Following the Michigan football team's 51-7 win over Colorado State, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the two biggest storylines ruminating from the Wolverines' victory. They begin with a look at Michigan's dominant defensive line, and how the group met and exceeded week one expectations. They look at the breakout pass-rushers at the edge position, how the interior is improved from years' past. They discuss which players may push for a starting job in the next month, and how to assess the performance. In the second half of the episode, they look at the ongoing quarterback battle between Cade McNamara and JJ McCarthy. They look at how McNamara struggled in week 1, his surprising postgame comments about the battle and what both things say about the quarterback battle in general. They close with a brief look at Michigan's depth at several spots compared to last 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

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the start of the contact period with the 2024 class and highlight several top targets Michigan’s coaching staff reached out to at midnight. Attention then turns to the latest in the recruitment of Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll five-star Nyckoles Harbor. Has a leader emerged? What school poses the biggest threat to Michigan? Plus, a recap of Harbor’s battle with Michigan offensive line commit Evan Link. 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 our first game preview episode of the year, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's matchup against Colorado State, looking at key factors and some predictions for the contest. They begin with a look at the Wolverines' offense, and what would constitute a success against the Rams. They discuss Ronnie Bell, new starters or rotation players, sophomore potential breakout players and what to watch from the offensive line. They also look at the roles Cade McNamara and Donovan Edwards will play in the game. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, which may be tested more on Saturday than the offense. They look at an EDGE position looking for players to separate themselves from the pack, a defensive backfield with a notable new face on it, and a linebacker corps. trying to prove that it has more depth and coverage abilities than initially thought. They close with 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

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share the latest in the recruitments of Charlotte Providence Day stars Jadyn Davis and Chris Peal and weigh in on talk of a package deal with Channing Goodwin and Jordan Shipp. Davis' father joins the podcast for an in-depth interview, and much much 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

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football’s 2022 season-opener against the Colorado State Rams with Kevin Lytle of the Coloradoan. The two discuss the Rams’ wild offseason, the roster turnover and what to expect from a new-look team this weekend at the Big House. 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

Days away from the Michigan football team's 2022 season opener, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz get together for their annual prediction special. Over the course of the lengthy episode, the two break down the following: -Leading passer -Leading rusher -Leading receiver -Leading tackler -Leader in PBUs+interceptions -Leader in sacks -Offensive and defense MVPs -Offensive and defensive breakout surprises -Top freshman on each side of the ball -All-Americans candidates -Game-by-game analysis for Michigan's four toughest games -Biggest trap game in the other eight games -Final 2022 record prediction and bowl projection 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

Our position-group preview comes to a close for 2022, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take a look at the strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's special teams room. They begin with a look at the group's strengths, of which there are many. They look at the precision of Michigan's kicking and punting games, as well as expressed adoration for the Wolverines' capabilities in coverage. They do consider how Michigan can improve in both return units in the questions department, then close with very similar predictions for the room. 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

Our position preview series hits episode nine, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's defensive backs room. The two open with a look at the versatility of the position group, with multiple players able to fulfill multiple roles in the group. They also look at the overall athleticism and depth of the group, and why that matters. Lorenz then takes a closer look on Gemon Green's pursuit of a bounce-back season, while Shaw looks at the returning safeties' struggles in coverage last season. They close with thoughts on Will Johnson, Zeke Berry and Green. 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

Our seventh installment or our 2022 Michigan football positional preview series takes a look at the Wolverines' linebacker room. As usual, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at the strengths, question marks and predictions they have about the room. The two open with a look at Michigan's promising first-string linebackers. They look at the Wolverines' tackling as well as the potential of budding star Junior Colson. The conversation then shifts to Michigan's believed lack of depth at linebacker, as well as the group's struggles in pass coverage last season overall.. They close with predictions that focus on which linebackers may step up beyond expectations this fall. 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

Our position preview hits episode seven, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at Michigan's EDGE position group, discussing their strengths, questions and predictions for the room. Their conversation begins with a look at how the room stacks up following the departures of Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo. Shaw takes a look at the size and athleticism of this year's group, while Lorenz discusses the group's senior leadership. Both of them offer their thoughts on Michigan's surprise addition of Eyabi Anoma, as well as Michigan's overall search for players to step up at the EDGE position. They close with their predictions; Shaw offers one regarding Taylor Upshaw, while Lorenz looks once more at Anoma. 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

Our positional preview podcast series continues with our first defensive episode, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz took a look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for the Michigan football team's defensive line room. They opened with discussions about the Wolverines' run defense, new starters and the overall talent level of Mazi Smith. They look at Michigan's younger standouts in Rayshaun Benny, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, as well as the Wolverines' search for more interior pass-rushing. They close with a deeper look into likely starter Kris Jenkins, as well as the rest of the room's increased talent level over recent seasons. 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

We continued our position group preview series and rounded out the offensive side of the ball, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz looked at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan’s offensive line room. After rehashing who the expected starting five and first four linemen off the bench are, the two open with a look at Michigan’s strengths up front. Shaw takes a look at the group’s run-blocking potential, while Lorenz looks at the talented interior of the line. They then look at questions facing the position group, including pass protection and what happens to those who don’t win a starting job in a crowded room. They close the episode with some predictions, including comparisons to last season and award predictions. 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

Our season preview of each position group continues with Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz taking an in-depth look at Michigan's tight ends room. As usual, the two look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for the group heading into the 2022 season. Opening with a look at the room's strengths, the two discuss the star power, depth and particularly strong run-blocking of Michigan's tight ends. They proceed to look at Erick All's ceiling, a talented group of bench players in the questions section. Their predictions look at Michigan's NFL talent among its top centers, as well as a look at freshman Colston Loveland's potential in year one. 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

Our 2022 season preview series continues with our third episode, where Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's wide receiver room. They begin with a discussion of the depth and versatility of the group, which Shaw believes can be seven- or even eight-deep, and Lorenz feels is equipped to fit every kind of personnel and game plan Michigan needs. They consider if a No. 1 wide receiver will step forward above the rest, and what Ronnie Bell can look like when returning from injury. They close by considering their biggest predictions for the room, and opine on 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

Our 2022 positional preview series continues with episode two, as 247Sports Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's running backs position. The two break down their view of the Wolverines' biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's running backs room. They open with a lengthy discussion of Michigan's versatility at running back, and how the Wolverines can leverage that to the entire offense's advantage. They then take a look at Michigan's search for a No. 3 running back who can take on a little bit of the role Hassan Haskins held last season as a bruiser back, as well as what can be expected from Edwards in 2022 after his finish to the 2021 season. They close with a look at the room's receiving capabilities 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 kick off our 2022 positional season preview series, taking a look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions they have for Michigan's quarterback room. They open with a discussion about the room's depth and leadership as it enters fall camp with an open position battle. The two opine on how important the position battle is to Michigan's success, and what to glean from fall camp as Michigan decides between Cade McNamara and JJ McCarthy. They then look at some of the other question marks surrounding the quarterback room in 2022, including Michigan's opportunity to lean on the position more this season than last, as well as how much each quarterback can improve from last season. They close with their predictions for the quarterback room. 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, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap Michigan's annual Barbecue at the Big House. The crew breaks down down the Evan Link commitment and gives the the latest on Jadyn Davis, Chris Peal, Jyaire Hill, Zack Marshall, 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

After a long offseason, the Michigan football team begins fall camp. And in doing so, 247Sports beat writers Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the five biggest questions they'll be watching from the Wolverines in their one-month build-up to fall camp. The two begin with a couple conversations about Michigan's defensive front. First, they look at who is going to emerge as stars, starters and key rotation players along the defensive line, both at EDGE and tackle in the wake of so many departures from last season. They then turn their attention to possibly Michigan's biggest on-paper weakness, in the linebacker room's perceived lack of depth. After those two topics, they look at a quirkier question in who will lead Michigan in receiving yards this season, debating between Erick All, Ronnie Bell, Cornelius Johnson, Roman Wilson and Andrel Anthony. In the second half of the episode, Shaw and Lorenz break down how Michigan will replace the "ugly yards" Hassan Haskins is taking with him to the NFL. They close with a discussion of Michigan's defensive backfield, and how it will juggle the nickel role as well as safety and cornerback snaps available. 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 this week's episode Sam Webb chats with the director of Premiere Prospects International Brandon Collier, the man responsible for connecting Michigan with Julius Welschof and new commitments Aymeric Kouba, and Manuel Biegel. Sam and Brice Marich then discuss U-M's international strategy, new offensive line offers, new Barbecue at the Big House confirmations, and preview the major visit week on tap for Michigan basketball. 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 break down the performances of Isaiah Livers, Caleb Houstan, Chaundee Brown, Moussa Diabate, DJ Wilson, Eli Brooks, DeVante Jones, and Zavier Simpson during NBA Summer League action Attention then turns to the NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp performances by Michigan targets Zayden High, Elmarko Jackson, Somto Cyril, and Devin Royal. The podcast closes with a preview of our full roster breakdown coming up in our next episode. 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, Steve Lorenz, and Brice analyze the commitments by Enow Etta, Collins Acheampong, and Amit Herring. The crew then resets Michigan's offensive line recruiting board. Attention then turns to Michigan's growing momentum with Nyckoles Harbor, Kenyon Saddiq, and Jadyn Davis. The team discusses the potential impact of new university president Santa Ono. 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, Steve Lorenz, and Brice analyze the decommitment of Raylen Wilson, and the commitments by Semaj Bridgeman, Mason Curtis and Fredrick Moore. The crew the discusses Michigan's standing with recent visitors Collins Acheampong, Enow Etta, and Kenyon Sadiq. The podcast concludes a lengthy discussion of how Michigan's NIL approach is likely make finishing with highly ranked recruiting classes more difficult, but the Wolverines can still compete with the elites despite that. 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, Steve Lorenz, and Brice share word on which June visitors is Michigan trending up for and which are good bets to commit in July. The crew then previews the visit of five-star Jalen Brown; Lastly, with rumblings that Dante Moore is slipping from Michigan's grasp, who will U-M target next? 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 handle a series of football-related questions from listeners. Among them: -What's a reasonable expectation for Michigan's QB room? -Will Michigan go more pass-happy on offense this season than last? -What players on Michigan's roster will be drafted the highest? -Will the Wolverines exceed 200 points in September? -Which position groups will improve the most from 2021? -Which players' stocks are you buying right now? 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 break down the commitment of Duke transfer Joey Baker and how he'll fit in Michigan's rotation next year. Attention then turns to the possible late addition of international target Youssef Khayat before profiling top 2023 center target Papa Kante. The duo also predicts next year's starting five, breakout player, and the top pick in the 2023 NBA draft. 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

Jett Howard joins this week’s episode to reflect upon his standout performances in the Jordan Classic and the Allen Iverson Classic. Attention then turns to the advice he received from Iverson and other pros. Next Howard reflects upon the tough love lessons he learned from his father and brother on the hardwood and memorable stories of growing up with and playing games against the sons of other pros. Howard closes out his appearance talking about the growth of his game and Michigan's transfer porta pursuits. Tim McCormick and Sam Webb close out the podcast reflecting upon Tim's attendance at the NBA draft combine and witnessing Moussa Diabate's impressive performance. The duo then discusses rumblings in league circles about his draft prospects and those of Caleb Houstan. The podcast closes with a discussion of some portal possibilities for Michigan should Diabate and/or Houstan go pro. 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, the Michigan Insider at 247Sports, joins the show to discuss the latest in the recruitment of 5-star QB Dante Moore, who took yet another unofficial visit to Michigan this past weekend. Have the Wolverines closed the gap on Notre Dame in the race for the nation's No. 5 overall prospect? Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Sam Webb Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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