The Michigan Insider

Steady Droppin' Dimes with Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton is a sports show featuring real talk, and real views, from three real dudes. College football, college basketball, NFL, and NBA topics drive much of the debate, but discussion of other sports will enter the fray some days as well. Non sports topics aren't off limits, and neither are celebrity guests. In part one of this week's two part episode, Sam, Devin and Daniel discuss Michigan's switch at quarterback to Alex Orji. (Will Devin admit he was wrong in predicting Orji would NOT be named the starter?) Was the move made too late for him to still be a spark for the team? What might a gameplan look like? The crew has one of the liveliest debates in the short history of Droppin' Dimes. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, Underground Printing, and Ann Arbor original since 2001. Get your Michigan branded apparel, including your season t-shirt, and all of your custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, screen printing and embroidery from UGP! Get the Michigan season t-shirt here: https://shop.undergroundshirts.com/collections/michigan/products/michigan-wolverines-football-season-24-t-shirt-maize. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 Michigan's 28-18 victory over Arkansas State. Then Vance looks ahead to the matchup with USC and talks about how best to defend the Trojans. There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Vance is going to be doing Ohio State defensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=DCCMJWGG2Z8WQ 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 and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 28-18 victory over Arkansas State. Borges then gives a thorough preview of what an Alex Orji gameplan might look like. There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Al is going to be doing Ohio State offensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=B3C9TZAD48Y8N 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

Michigan hosts Big Ten newcomer USC for a pivotal showdown at the Big House on Saturday afternoon. Behind Enemy Lines welcomes Connor Morrissette of USCFootball.com to preview the opponent. Despite losing Caleb Williams and a number of playmakers, the Trojans remain one of the most productive offenses in college football. What should the Wolverines expect from QB Miller Moss, speedster Zachariah Branch and the Lincoln Riley offense? On defense, USC has made significant changes under new coaching following a disastrous 2023. Is that enough to stop Alex Orji and the Wolverines? 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 28-18 win over Arkansas State, a game that showed both good and bad for the Wolverines. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense. They discuss the value of the Wolverines finding their run game, to the tune of 300 rushing yards, and the breakout game of Kalel Mullings. They also discuss Michigan’s three interceptions, and how that not only hamstrung its offense, but re-opened the quarterback battle and discussion. They also look at the Wolverines’ performances at offensive line and wide receiver. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense, which had three very good quarters, and one bad one. They discuss a potential depth problem on defense, some bad penalties and a growing punting problem. They also look at how Saturday’s game moved the needle in their expectations for Michigan’s matchup against No. 13 USC next week. 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 discuss what the Michigan football team can and should show in its final non-conference matchup against Arkansas State. They open with a look at Michigan’s struggling offense. They discuss what the Wolverines’ offensive line must show to lead the offense’s rebuild. They look at what has plagued the line so far, as well as what players and coaches have said needs to change. They then turn their attention to the skill positions, and some of the key players that Michigan will try to get into a groove on Saturday. In the second half of the episode, they look at the Wolverines’ defense. They discuss a get-back game that Michigan’s secondary and linebackers will have in coverage, as well as a game where Michigan’s defensive play-callers will try to figure out what pressures and blitzes work best for this year’s defense. Along the way, they offer prop-bet picks for various facets of the game, and close with their final score prediction 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

Steady Droppin' Dimes with Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton is a sports show featuring real talk, and real views, from three real dudes. College football, college basketball, NFL, and NBA topics drive much of the debate, but discussion of other sports will enter the fray some days as well. Non sports topics aren't off limits, and neither are celebrity guests. Sam, Devin and Daniel debate the effective approaches to fixing the issues Michigan currently faces on both sides of the ball. The conversation then turns to freshman quarterback Davis and the odds he'll play this season. The episode concludes with a recap of week one in the NFL, highlighting the Lions comeback win over the Rams, other standout performances in the NFLC, and the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. 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

Michigan football hopes to rebound from a blowout loss to Texas this weekend when the Wolverines host Arkansas State. It represents the first-ever matchup between the two programs, and Behind Enemy Lines is here to get you familiar with the Red Wolves! Arkansas State is led by a Michigan native (Butch Jones), whose offense has a returning quarterback and a very productive running back. What might they do to put a scare into the Wolverines on Homecoming weekend? AStateNation's Jeff Reed gives the inside scoop. Plus! Stephen Brooks of SpartanTailgate gives an early look into Michigan State after a 2-0 start. 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 and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 31-12 loss to Texas. There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Al is going to be doing Ohio State offensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=B3C9TZAD48Y8N 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 break down Michigan's 31-12 loss Texas. There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Vance is going to be doing Ohio State defensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=DCCMJWGG2Z8WQ 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 31-12 loss to No. 3 Texas, and what the defeat means for the rest of the Wolverines' season. They open with a look at what went wrong for Michigan in the loss. They discuss the Longhorns' dominant offensive line, how the Wolverines' defensive line fared, other issues that Michigan's defense encountered and what the Wolverines could have done differently defensively. They also look at Michigan's biggest problem right now, and what the Wolverines can do to correct it. In the second half of the episode, they open up to two bigger-picture topics. They spend time discussing fans' growing concern over the quarterback position, how Michigan ended up in the scenario and what the Wolverines can do about it. They also look at revised expectations for Michigan in the 2024 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 10 Michigan football team's matchup against No. 3 Texas, looking at the keys for the Wolverines to pull off the upset win. They open with the biggest keys for Michigan's offense. They discuss the importance of establishing an improved, physical ground game, utilizing its best playmakers better in the passing game, and passing to set up the run. In the second half of the episode, they look at how the Wolverines' defense can slow down Texas's offense. They discuss how the Longhorns maximize deception with motions, shifts, options and play-action. They also look at how Michigan generating consistent pressure can make a big difference in what Texas wants to do, as well as the Wolverines' potential to make the Longhorns one-dimensional offensively. Along the way, they go over some listener-provided prop bets, and make 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

Steady Droppin' Dimes with Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton is a sports show featuring real talk, and real views, from three real dudes. College football, college basketball, NFL, and NBA topics drive much of the debate, but discussion of other sports will enter the fray some days as well. Non sports topics aren't off limits, and neither are celebrity guests. Sam, Devin and Daniel discuss Michigan's quarterback situation and how they think Davis Warren and Alex Orji will be used versus Texas. The trio give their keys to the game versus the Longhorns. Attention then turns to the opening week in the NFL and the outlook for the Detroit Lions. The crew handicaps the NFC and AFC races and predicts the Super Bowl matchup. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, Underground Printing, and Ann Arbor original since 2001. Get your Michigan branded apparel, including your season t-shirt, and all of your custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, screen printing and embroidery from UGP! Get the Michigan season t-shirt here: https://shop.undergroundshirts.com/collections/michigan/products/michigan-wolverines-football-season-24-t-shirt-maize If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 Michigan's 30-10 victory over Fresno State, then look ahead to Texas. There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Vance is going to be doing Ohio State defensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=DCCMJWGG2Z8WQ 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

Horns247 beat writer Eric Henry joins Alejandro Zúñiga on Behind Enemy Lines to preview Michigan vs. Texas! The two discuss the level of excitement for this game among the programs. It's the first-ever regular season meeting between two blue bloods and a rematch of a classic Rose Bowl. Conversation then turns to the Texas offense: What makes Quinn Ewers so effective? Michigan remembers Isaiah Bond from Alabama, but who are the other weapons on an explosive offense led by Steve Sarkisian? The two then discuss the Texas defense, which replaces star DTs T'Vondre Sweat and Bryon Murphy. Former U-M commit Ethan Burke is part of a talented edge room, and can Michigan challenge the Longhorns secondary? Listen to this week's episode to learn everything you need to know about the Texas Longhorns as they try to knock off Michigan. 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 and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 30-10 victory over Fresno State, then look ahead to the matchup with Texas. There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do. Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb And there's even more great news. Al is going to be doing Ohio State offensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=B3C9TZAD48Y8N 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 30-10 win over Fresno State in both team's season-opener. They open with a look at the Wolverines’ offense, which had statistically one of its worst performances in the last six years. They discuss an offensive line that has work to do, a group of pass-catchers that could be better utilized, two standouts in Kalel Mullings and Colston Loveland and what they saw from the quarterback room. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defensive side of the ball. They discuss Josaiah Stewart and Rayshaun Benny’s big games, two key interceptions and a defense that looked ready for big games ahead already. They also look at perhaps the star of the game in kicker Dominic Zvada. Throughout the episode, they also peek at Michigan’s upcoming game against Texas, and how Saturday influenced their outlook for the Wolverines in that 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

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior defensive lineman Kenneth Grant. During our conversation we touched on his from his rise from under the radar prospect, to one of the most feared defenders in the country high prospect to one of the most coveted linemen on the country, to the challenge of waiting longer than expected for his chance to start at Michigan. He recounts some of his most dominant moments from Michigan's national championship season then opens up about his decision to remain a Wolverine despite a surge of contact from other teams. Attention then turns to the work Grant has put in to take his game to another level, his relationship with Mason Graham, young linemen he feels are ready to break out, and more. Grant also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature junior defensive tackle, Mason Graham. One of the centerpieces of the Michigan defense, Graham talks at length about how this year's unit is responding to adversity, disrespect and developing younger players to take over larger roles. Graham also discusses how he prepared for an increased workload this season with tailored workouts and a focus on nutrition. He also spends time detailing how he has had to navigate through the new world of NIL - in part by visiting The University of Michigan Credit Union for their financial literacy session - prioritizing time to spend with family, and going through his thought process after former Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh, and others left for their NFL coaching opportunities. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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

Behind Enemy Lines is back for 2024! In this episode, The Michigan Insider's Alejandro Zúñiga previews the Michigan Wolverines' season opener against Fresno State with Jackson Moore, who covers Bulldogs football for 247Sports. The two discuss Fresno State's unexpected coaching change, and all their returning weapons on offense alongside some question marks at offensive line. Conversation then shifts to the defense, where Fresno State added a former five-star prospect, before a quick preseason check-in with Michigan State beat writer Stephen Brooks. 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature senior defensive back, Rod Moore. Michigan's recently appointed captain reflects the injury that will sideline him for some if not all of the season and shares an update of his rehab process. Moore also opens up about his vital role in helping keep the team together in the aftermath of the coaching departures and lucrative transfer offers. He also discusses the mentorship role he's taken on with many of the team's young players. Moore also sheds light on his thought process for the next step in his playing career, whether that's playing this year, preparing for the draft, or possibly returning to Michigan for another year. Moore also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature junior Defensive Back, Zeke Berry. We discuss a range of topics, from being under recruited in Northern California, his struggles as a freshman coming in behind a loaded DB room, his decision to turn down lucrative transfer offers, and the impact that the coaching change had on decision. Berry also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan senior offensive lineman, Giovanni El-Hadi. During our conversation with El-Hadi, we touched on a great range of topics, from his rapid rise from obscure high prospect to one of the most coveted linemen on the country, to the challenge of waiting longer than expected for his chance to start at Michigan. he also opens up about his decision to remain a Wolverine despite a surge of contact from other teams and players trying to lure him away from Ann Arbor. Now El-Hadi and the rest of the Michigan offensive line are ready to show what they can do during the upcoming 2024 season. El-Hadi also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz conduct their annual Michigan football season prediction special, making picks for top individual awards for the Wolverines, as well as the team's record, finish and outlook for the season ahead. They open with a look at some of their predicted individual award-winners for the maize and blue, picking who they think will be the team’s MVP, freshman of the year and most-improved player on each side of the ball. They also pick All-Americans and first-team All-Big Ten players, as well as team leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, touchdowns, tackles, sacks and interceptions. In the second half of the episode, they pivot to the team, looking at Michigan’s biggest trap games, score predictions for the Wolverines’ toughest matchups, a final record prediction and a projected season finish based on that record. 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 strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's quarterback room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s maturity, selflessness, leadership and the relative interchangeability of its top three quarterbacks, even if Alex Orji, Davis Warren and Jack Tuttle bring different skills to the room. They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the room’s inexperience, lack of proven downfield passing ability, the intriguing possibilities Orji's legs provide and the potentially low floor of the room. They close by looking at some X-factors for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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 preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's running back room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s collective size, strength and contact courage, particularly that of Kalel Mullings and Benjamin Hall. They also discuss how with Hall and Jordan Marshall having strong offseasons, the room could be deeper than in years’ past, and ultimately rotate four backs into game regularly. They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the potential bounce-back year of Donovan Edwards after a disappointing junior season. They also look at the up-and-coming members of the room, as well as what it will take for Edwards to pick up where Blake Corum left off. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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 preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's wide receiver room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s after-catch ability and collective shiftiness, why that’s particularly helpful with this year’s team, as well as two players they think can be breakout stars in Semaj Morgan and Tyler Morris. They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the room’s inexperience, lack of proven downfield playmaking ability, lack of size, as well as some players with high potential, but a lot to prove this fall. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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 continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's tight end room. They open by discussing the biggest strengths of the room, which has a lot to do with preseason All-American Colston Loveland, as well as tight end/fullback blocking star Max Bredeson. They then look at the room’s biggest question marks, including a projected breakout season by Marlin Klein, as well as two remaining spots in the room for underclassmen to rotate in and travel with the team. They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024, including one that alredy came true between this episode's recording and airing. 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's offensive line room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s size and recruiting success over the years, as well as a level of experience that national media may be overlooking. They look at some of the key players that will lead the charge up front this fall, and what they can bring to the table even in their first seasons starting for Michigan. They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the right tackle position where the Wolverines are still sorting out who will start there and what they’ll look like this fall. They also look at other position battles brewing in the room. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's defensive line room. They open with a look at with the strengths of what they believe is both Michigan’s strongest position group and the strongest defensive line in the country. They look at the “gifted” duo of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, what makes them the best tackle duo in the country, and why they can set the rest of the Wolverines’ defense up for success elsewhere. They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including two rising sophomores hoping to crack the rotation this fall in Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. They look at the duo’s background, and what kind of impact they can have behind an impressive trio of starter-caliber players that also includes Rayshaun Benny. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior TE, Colston Loveland. In his return trip to the studio, Colston spoke about several topics of interest to the Michigan faithful, including what he needs to do to cement his position as the best tight end in the country, some of the challenges from this off-season during the coaching transition, assuming a greater leadership role in the program, and what it's like going against a Michigan defense that he says might just be better than the one that helped lead the Wolverines to the National Championship, 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's edge room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes talented returning players in Ernest Hausmann and Derrick Moore. They discuss what made the two great last year as non-starting edge defenders, and why they can be even better this fall in larger roles. They then look at the room’s biggest concern point, which is the players behind Stewart and Moore. They discuss TJ Guy, Cameron Brandt, Dominic Nichols and others vying to get into the line’s rotation. They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024. 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 continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's linebacker room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes two budding stars in Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, as well as a physical room across the board. They discuss what makes the duo one they’re so bullish on, and what kind of players they can be this fall. They then look at the room’s biggest concern point, which is once again depth. They look at four candidates to step up as Michigan’s No. 3 linebacker, and all of their paths to being the players they are capable of being this fall. They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024. 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 of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior quarterback, Alex Orji. We discuss a wide range of topics, from Orji's Michigan's recruitment, to the current battle for the starting QB job. Then we dive deep into how the Michigan quarterback room's family atmosphere is an asset to all the QBs under the leadership of Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach, Kirk Campbell. Orji opens up about his development and how he handles the challenges and adversity that come with the position. He also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! 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 continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's cornerback room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which is of course preseason All-American and rising junior Will Johnson. They discuss what makes Johnson arguably the most complete player in the country, and the foundation his presence provides for the room. They then look at the room’s two biggest question marks, which are open position battles at boundary cornerback (Jyaire Hill vs. Aamir Hall and others) and nickel (Ja’Den McBurrows vs. Zeke Berry and others). They discuss the dynamic of both position battles, and what each player brings to the table. They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024. 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's safeties room. They open with a look at some of the biggest strengths of the Wolverines' safety teams. They discuss the return of Makari Paige, the ascent of Zeke Berry and Brandyn Hillman and the additions of Wesley Walker and Jaden Mangham. Collectively, the safety room is one Shaw and Lorenz feel could be the deepest on the team. They then look at some of the questions the room will have to answer. Shaw discusses concerns about the room’s tackling and a drop-off in coverage, while both discuss modified expectations for the room with Rod Moore out with injury. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz kick off their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's special teams room. They open with a look at some of the biggest strengths of the Wolverines' special teams. They discuss the continuity in style switching from Jay Harbaugh to JB Brown, as well as returning success at long-snapper and punter. They also look at new kicker Dominic Zvada, who has one of the more impressive stat lines in the country the last two years. They then look at some of the questions the room will have to answer, most of which come from the return game. They look at Michigan's struggles in the return game the last few years, candidates to reverse that trend and some of the decisions the Wolverines will have to make. They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 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 episode two of Behind the Uniform, we visit with University of Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson and special guest Director of On-Campus Recruiting, and Will's big sister, Kayli Johnson. The siblings reflect upon Kayli's journey as a student athlete, and rapid rise in the ranks of athletic administration. Will discusses the injury adversity he dealt with last year while covering some of the nation's best wideouts, and how pristine health heading into this year has his poised to take his game to another level. Kayli shares her outlook and vision for the recruiting department and Will highlights his evolution as a team leader. He also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. 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 check in on how things are going in Michigan’s fall camp, discussing position battles, most important players, interesting fall camp developments and the Wolverines’ most underrated players. They open with a discussion of Michigan’s juiciest non-quarterback position battles, including offensive line, backup running back, safety, nickel, cornerback and the offensive line. They then turn the discussion to their annual ranking of the Wolverines’ most important players, if anything has changed since their top 25 in June and July and observations from this year’s rankings. In the second half of the episode, they discuss some of the most interesting things they have heard — either behind the scenes or in press conferences — in Michigan’s first two weeks of fall camp. They then close with a debate over who Michigan’s most slept-on players are. 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 first episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 we talk with University of Michigan junior wide receiver Tyler Morris. We discuss everything from his rise as a star high recruit and JJ McCarthy's no. 1 option, to his recovery from his ACL tear, to his all important touchdown vs Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl Game. We dive deep into his role in maintaining the culture of the program and what makes it different, as well as the things he is looking to improve upon this season. He also talks about the progression of this year's offense. Morris as spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union. 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 Steve Lorenz reflect upon Michigan's annual weekend-long recruiting event, "The Barbecue at the Big House." The team shares intel from the nearly 20 recruits who made it by the TMI studio interviews, plus dish on some on of the hot recruiting topics coming out of the event like the latest in Phillip Wright's recruitment, decision timelines for Andrew Marsh and Jayden Sanders, and more. And if you want even MORE inside intel, don't miss out on our BBQ at the Big House/Fall Camp FLASH SALE on TMI -- 1 year of VIP access to TMI for 60% off! ALSO AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTHLY SUBSCRIBERS! Newbies can also test drive the site for one month for $1, but only for a limited time. - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/article/michigan-wolverines-football-recruiting-updates-analysis--234236283/ 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 edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview Michigan’s annual Barbecue at the Big House. The episode begins with an update on the visit plans of wide receiver commitment Phillip Wright, who is on LSU’s campus at the time of this discussion. The conversation then shifts to Top 100 WR visitors Jerome Myles and Andrew Marsh. The episode then picots to the loaded list of 2026 visitors, with nearly 30 four-stars set to be on campus. 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 edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich discuss Michigan’s surprise involvement in the decision five-star wide receiver Derek Meadows made to delay his announcement. After highlighting the signs of the Wolverines’ stepping up their NIL game, attention turns to the upcoming visit of five-star receiver Jerome Myles. The latest in the recruitment of Top100 LB target Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is covered, as are the clear signals that Rutgers LB commit Kamar Archie is still in play. The latest buzz on Andrew Babalola’s timeline is shared and Brice serves up a BBQ at the Big House appetizer. 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 edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the recent commitments by top 100 prospects Ivan Taylor (who flipped from Notre Dame) and Andrew Olesh. The crew highlighted the strong recruiting showings by new staff members Lamar Morgan, Steve Casula, and Lou Esposito. Attention then turned to commentary from 247Sports’s national director of scouting about why a few Wolverine commitments recently rose in the rankings, and why quarterback commit Carter Smith did not. From there the conversation shifted to other big time Michigan targets who could be deciding soon, with a special focus on five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola. The crew then previews Phillip Wright’s Saturday announcement, and the threat LSU would still present if he doesn’t choose the Tigers. The episode concludes with a look at cornerback recruiting in the aftermath of Shamari Earls' commitment to Georgia, with a special focus on four-star CB Jayden Sanders. Don't miss out on our holiday flash sale on TMI -- 1 year of VIP access to TMI for 50% off! ALSO AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTHLY SUBSCRIBERS! Newbies can also test drive the site for one month for $1, but only for a limited time. - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/join/?Subscription=2661 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 edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the recent commitment of four-star defensive end Julius Holly, then discuss U-M's recruiting focus on the offensive and defensive lines moving forward. The crew discusses the latest with Top247 DT DJ Sanders, whether Michigan will continue recruiting Hardy Watts after his pledge to Wisconsin, and rumors of a forthcoming decision by five-star OL Andrew Babalola. Attention turns tow wide receiver recruiting where the Wolverines where after picking up the recent pledge from Jacob Washington the Maize & Blue appear to lead for THREE other top targets. The episode concludes with a breakdown of Michigan's standing with defensive back targets Shamari Earls, Ivan Taylor, and Jordan Young. 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 edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the epic Victor’s recruiting weekend and highlight the recent commitments by Jasper Parker, Jacob Washington, Kaden Strayhorn, Chase Taylor, and the massive pledge from 2026 quarterback prospect Brady Hart. The crew then shifts attention to Crystal Balls for top targets Hardy Watts, Andrew Olesh, Phillip Wright and as of this episode, top 50 wide receiver target Andrew Marsh. 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

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May sits down for an in-depth interview with The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb. The Wolverines' headman reflected upon cutting his teeth in his first college coaching job at Eastern Michigan, what he's learned about some of the unique challenges recruiting players to Michigan, and the reception he's gotten on the NIL fundraising trail. Attention then shifts to his early impressions of every player on the roster now that they're on campus. May opens up about Jace Howard's decision to stay on and the vote of confidence he got from Juwan Howard. He highlights his defensive philosophy, former players and coaches like Trey Burke and John Beilein who have stopped by to see him in the last few weeks, 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the seven players the Michigan football team added to its 2024 transfer portal class, as well as the most important summer enrollees in the Wolverines' 2024 recruiting class. They open with a look at the seven-member spring portal class, which includes four defensive backs and two wide receivers. They discuss their favorite adds of the class, including one potential All-American, one expected starter, and two players who are very much in the mix at their positions. In the second half of the episode, they look at the sleepers of the class, including two veterans who have battled injuries during college, and a familiar face with a lot of potential. They then turn to the 2024 high school recruiting class enrollees, and discuss which ones have the best shot at cracking the two-deep 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 break down their biggest takeaways and observations on both sides of the ball from Michigan's annual spring game. They open with a look at the offense. They discuss a quarterback room that seems to be down to a two-man battle for quarterback, and one that Michigan — at least publicly — says does not plan to involve a transfer portal addition. They also look at a deeper-than-expected tight end room, a wide receiver room that is short-staffed and standouts at running back and offensive line. In the second half of the episode, they take a look at Michigan’s defense. They discuss what they saw from the Wolverines’ reserve defensive linemen and edge rushers, including some players who impressed. They look at a couple standout newcomers at linebacker, a defensive backfield with a lot of athleticism and potential, and then look at special teams to close out the 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s spring game, looking at the quarterback battle, other storylines and other players they’ll be watching closely on Saturday. They open with a lengthy discussion about Michigan’s quarterback battle — far and away the most significant part of Saturday’s event. They discuss if and how the battle has changed this spring, why they remain a little skeptical of the room as a whole, and what they want to see from players on Saturday. They also touch on the transfer portal’s impact on the room, and where they stand on the debate over adding a quarterback in the portal. In the second half of the episode, they look at the other storylines to watch in the game. They look at the changing of the guard in the skill position roles, and why they aren’t as concerned about the offensive line as the numbers would suggest. They then look at the defense, looking at roles to fill in the secondary, depth to be found up front and other players and positions to watch. 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