The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 3 Michigan football team's rivalry clash against No. 2 Ohio State, looking at the keys to victory on both sides of the ball for the Wolverines and making their score predictions for the game. The open with a look at what Michigan’s offense needs to get done to win the battle against Ohio State’s touted, highly ranked defense. They discuss the historical and current significance of establishing a good ground game in this annual matchup, and opine on a few reasons why Michigan’s run game may have a chance to take off in Saturday’s game. They also look at the Wolverines’ slumping pass game, and how it can do what it needs to do against statistically the top-ranked pass defense in the country. They close the first half of the episode with a discussion on Michigan’s pass-protection woes. In the second half of the episode, they flip over to the defensive side of the ball, and look at why a good pass-rushing game for Michigan can be so valuable in this matchup. They also look at how the Wolverines stack up against Ohio State’s talented pass-catchers, then look at a potential mismatch in the Wolverines’ favor against the Buckeyes’ offensive line in the run game. They close with their final thoughts on the matchup 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 this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview the epic list of visitors set to visit Ann Arbor for Michigan's battle with Ohio State. Bryce Underwood and Gatlin Bair headline a list that also includes the no. 1 quarterback in 2026 and two 2025 targets that could be on commit 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

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 31-24 victory over Maryland, then look ahead to another epic clash with Ohio State. Click here to take advantage of the 75% annual offer on The Michigan Insider on 247Sports (only for a limited time) - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/article/michigan-wolverines-recruiting-updates-analysis-jim-harbaugh--220954521/ Click here for the link to Tom Brady's Autograph app (IOS users only): https://link.ag.fan/samwebb code = samwebb 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 31-24 victory over Maryland, then look ahead to another epic clash with Ohio State. Click here to take advantage of the 75% annual offer on The Michigan Insider on 247Sports (only for a limited time) - https://247sports.com/college/michiga... Click here for the link to Tom Brady's Autograph app (IOS users only): https://link.ag.fan/samwebb code = samwebb 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 Game has arrived. TMI's Alejandro Zúñiga breaks down Ohio State position-by-position with Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts. What are the weaknesses that Michigan can exploit on Saturday? And what can the Wolverines expect from Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison Jr. and the rest of that passing offense? The biggest game of the year gets the in-depth breakdown it deserves on this week's episode of Behind Enemy Lines. 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 offer their initial thoughts on Michigan’s surprise decision to not seek an injunction and accept Jim Harbaugh’s three-game suspension, and then preview the Wolverines’ road trip to take on Maryland as they seek win No. 11 on the year, and No. 1,000 in program history. They open with their nearly live reaction to the news that the Big Ten and Michigan had reached a settlement, one that caused the Wolverines to withdraw from their previously scheduled Friday court hearing as they sought a temporary restraining order on the Big Ten’s three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh. In the second two-thirds of the episode, they discuss Michigan’s upcoming road trip to Maryland. They discuss keys and predictions for both the Wolverines’ offense and defense, Michigan’s pursuit of 1,000 wins, what the Wolverines can do beyond win to set themselves up for next week and make their 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

On this special LIVE edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the commitment of 2025 quarterback Carter Smith, its impact on U-M's standing with five-star Bryce Underwood, 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

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 24-15 victory over Penn State. Plus Bedford shares his thoughts on the Big 10's decision to suspend Jim Harbaugh, the manner in which the news was handed down, and the complaining from opposing coaches and media talking heads. 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 24-15 victory over Penn State. Borges details why the "battlefield decision" Sherrone Moore made led to him out-coaching James Franklin and Manny Diaz, and was the key to the Wolverines coming out on top. 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 the Maryland Terrapins with Wes Brown of InsideMDSports. The Terps have the best passing attack that the Wolverines have faced to date. Can Taulia Tagovailoa get a signature win on Senior Day in College Park? And what should Michigan expect from Josh Gattis, now the offensive coordinator at Maryland? The show ends with our regular check-in on Ohio State. Patrick Murphy gives us his take on the Michigan-Penn State game as Nov. 25 nears. 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 Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's 24-15 win over Penn State, how the Wolverines made a statement to the rest of the country and other thoughts ruminating from the weekend. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, which stuck to the ground in the entire second half and controlled the game against arguably the nation’s best run defense. They opine on what the unique game plan says about the Wolverines, Penn State and the rest of Michigan’s season. They next turn to the defense, which continued to look like possibly the nation’s best defense in another largely shutdown performance, and discuss a Nittany Lions offense that has been shut down multiple times this season. In the final half of the episode, they look at how Michigan overcame a chaotic weekend resulting in its head coach being suspended, and why the Wolverines are becoming – and leaning into — college football’s next great team the rest of the country loves to root against. 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 week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss newly offered 2025 targets with an emphasis on quarterback recruiting. Bryce Underwood remains Michigan's undisputed top target at the position, but the Wolverines continue to pursue others like Fort Myers (Fla.) Bishop Verot four-star signal caller Carter Smith. 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 offer their latest thoughts on Michigan football’s battle with the Big Ten, and preview the Wolverines road trip to take on No. 10 Penn State. They open, as they have the previous two episodes, with commentary on the NCAA’s investigation into alleged improper scouting by the Wolverines. This time, they look at the battle Michigan has waged against the Big Ten over the league’s “premature” efforts to discipline the Wolverines before an NCAA investigation, notice of allegations or even a true look at the evidence. They discuss the latest week in media leaks, Michigan’s letters to the Big Ten, and how the league should have handled things differently from the start. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the Wolverines’ first test this season, at Penn State. They look at how Michigan can crack the Nittany Lions’ highly ranked defense, some key players who could step up and other thoughts on the Wolverines’ offense. They, they turn attention to the other side of the ball, looking at keys for the Wolverines’ defense against Penn State’s conservative passing attack and underwhelming (so far) run game. They close with their final thoughts on the matchup and predictions for Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 41-13 victory over Purdue. Next the duo reacts to the latest developments in "sign-gate." The episode finishes with a Penn State preview and a Q&A session with listeners. 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 41-13 victory over Purdue. Then they preview the Wolverines matchup with Penn State and Manny Diaz's pressure defense. 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

One of the biggest games of the season for Michigan is finally here: The Wolverines travel to Happy Valley to face Penn State in a showdown of two top-10 programs. Both teams have a lot of offensive talent and boast elite defenses. Who comes out on top? The Michigan Insider previews the Nittany Lions with Daniel Gallen, who covers the team for Lions247. We go in-depth on QB Drew Allar, the Penn State offensive and defensive lines, and much more. The show ends with our regular guest, Patrick Murphy, as he evaluates the Ohio State Buckeyes as The Game approaches. 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 from the No. 2 Michigan football team’s 41-13 win over Purdue. In the second half of the episode, they also look at the latest discussions related to the NCAA’s investigation in alleged sign-stealing by the Wolverines’ staff. They open with a discussion about Michigan’s win, which moved the Wolverines to 9-0 on the season with all nine wins coming by at least 24 points. They discuss a strong showing from Michigan’s wide receivers, some perspective on JJ McCarthy and discuss just how concerning Michigan’s run-game struggles are. The conversation moves over to the defensive side of the ball, as the two look at top players, trends and takeaways as the Wolverines’ defense shined once again. Then, in the second half of the episode, the two re-open their discussion about the sign-stealing scandal Michigan is being investigated for. They look at how things have changed since their last discussion Thursday, why a lot hasn’t changed, why there’s a Harbaugh-centric animosity from other Big Ten programs and the Wolverines prepping to fight the Big Ten if needed. They also offer the latest on the Big Ten’s meeting with Michigan administration late last week, among other updates. 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 week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss Michigan’s Purdue game visitors. The discussion then turns to Jim Harbaugh’s contract extension and the prospects that could be impacted most by it happening, including five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. 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 discuss the rumblings about Harbaugh's contract being un-paused and review the performances turned in by Ohio State and Penn State during Michigan's bye 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

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford discuss the rumblings about Harbaugh's contract extension talks being un-paused, and field questions from viewers about the Wolverines coming out of the bye, and other college football 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz unpack their opinions about the coverage of the NCAA's investigation into Michigan's alleged improper sign-stealing, and preview the Wolverines' upcoming matchup against Purdue. 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 gets the inside scoop on the Purdue Boilermakers, who come to Ann Arbor for a night game on Saturday at the Big House. A lot has changed since the Wolverines and Boilermakers played for the Big Ten title last December, and we break down the players to watch. Then, we chat Ohio State. The Buckeyes passed two hurdles and enter November undefeated, just like Michigan. With The Game rapidly approaching, we get the latest intel from insiders in Columbus. 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 week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich discuss the potential impact the NCAA's sign stealing investigation on recruiting. Then University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker joins Sam to share his views on how NIL has changed the intercollegiate landscape, misconceptions about how U-M has handled NIL, how U-M can improve its place in the space, legal and policy changes on the horizon, 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

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford assess Michigan's defensive showing in its 49-0 victory over Michigan State and discuss the sign stealing allegations levied against the program. 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 49-0 victory over Michigan State and discuss the sign stealing allegations levied against the program. 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 49-0 win over Michigan State, as well as preview the Wolverines bye week. They open with a look at JJ McCarthy, and the quarterbacks’ fast-growing Heisman candidacy. They discuss where the junior has grown the most, and the different he can make for the Wolverines the rest of the way. They close out the first half of the episode by looking at Michigan’s stellar tight end play, and what questions or curiosities coaches may be looking into the most during the bye week. In the second half of the episode, the two debate who Michigan’s defensive MVP might be at this point, with candidates at several positions. They also identify two areas the Wolverines’ nation-leading defense can actually improve during the bye week. They also close with a look at Michigan State and the state of the rivalry, and where a slumping Spartans team goes from 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz react to the NCAA opening up an investigation on Michigan allegedly violating rules in an effort to steal opponents' signs, then preview the Wolverines' upcoming matchup against Michigan State. They begin with a look at the investigation, and what it means for Michigan. They discuss their biggest question from the news of the investigation, why it seems pretty trivial based on current information and if it means anything to the NCAA’s currently ongoing investigation over minor recruiting violations, among other discussion points. Then, they pivot to the Wolverines’ matchup against Michigan State, and discuss some of the biggest keys for Michigan in the annual rivalry bout. They look at offensive and defensive keys, as well as overall ones, and make over-under predictions for the matchup. They close with their score predictions, and opine on the so-called “toxicity” of the rivalry. 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 first rivalry game of the 2023 Michigan football season has arrived! The Wolverines travel to East Lansing to face a reeling Michigan State team, and Stephen Brooks provides the inside scoop from enemy territory. The Spartans have lost four in a row and just changed starting quarterbacks. Who are the players to know for MSU, and what would need to happen to keep Saturday night's game close? Then, Patrick Murphy previews Ohio State vs. Penn State, one of the games that could decide the Big Ten. 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 back on the Michigan football team’s latest blowout win, in which the second-ranked Wolverines dispatched Indiana, 52-7. They also take a peek at some of the developing storylines for Michigan’s rivalry matchup against Michigan State. They begin with a look back at what was Michigan’s most lopsided win of the season. They discuss Blake Corum’s historically excellent success rate on scoring touchdowns, and then turn their attention to JJ McCarthy, and discuss why his push to the Heisman Trophy and No. 1 overall draft selection are starting to look more serious. They also break down a defense that has improved at forcing turnovers, and isn’t letting anyone score in the red zone. They also look at some of their other observations from the game. In the second half of the episode, they take a look at Michigan’s upcoming matchup against Michigan State, and some of the early storylines to emerge about 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

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the Michigan commits who rose and those who fell in 247Sports' latest rankings updates. The crew highlighted the big jumps made by former sleepers Devon Baxter and Jo'Ziah Edmond, and shared their disagreement with the dropping of quarterback Jadyn Davis. 247Sports national analyst Allen Trieu then joined the show to explain the rankings movement for the Michigan commits in his region: Edmond, Jordan Marshall, Andrew Sprague, Jacob Oden, Jeremiah Beasley, and Brady Prieskorn. He also shed light on the rankings team's discussion on I'Marion Stewart. He concluded his appearance by share his thought on Michigan's ongoing recruitment of Top247 Georgia wide receiver commit Nitro Tuggle. 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 return home against Indiana, looking at the biggest keys and storylines for Saturday, and making their score predictions for the game. They open with a look at the Wolverines’ offense. They discuss an Indiana defense struggling against versatile offenses, the impact of forecasted rain on Saturday’s game plan, and take their pick on a number of over-under about the offense. In the second half of the episode, they look at the biggest keys for the defense, including generating a pass-rush, working in depth, building comfort and confidence in the secondary and more. They close with more over-under predictions and their 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 Football offensive coordinator Al Borges reviews the performance of the Michigan offense during their trouncing of Minnesota, 52-10. He highlights U-M's potent ground attack by explaining why he thinks "it's the most diverse run game in the country", 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

Former Michigan assistant Vance Bedford reviews the Michigan defensive performance in the Wolverine's dominant 52-10 road win at Minnesota. He details the adjustments the Wolverines made to stop the Gophers' stretch play, the outstanding play of the secondary, 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

The Michigan Insider goes Behind Enemy Lines to preview the Indiana Hoosiers, who come to the Big House this weekend for a noon kickoff. TMI's Alejandro Zúñiga welcomes Matthew Weaver from Peegs.com to discuss this week's opponent. The Hoosiers are 2-3, coming off a blowout loss to Maryland, and fired their offensive coordinator over the bye week. What needs to change to save Tom Allen's job? The show then breaks down Ohio State's uncomfortable win over the Terps with Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts. How big of a concern is that Buckeye rushing game, and what could that mean for 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's dominant 52-10 win at Minnesota, with some of their key takeaways on both sides of the ball. They open with an extended look at JJ McCarthy, his latest strong performance and why — regardless of where he ranks among college football’s quarterbacks this season — he, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan might be the best fit for each other in the country. They then continue by looking at the rest of the offensive standouts, including Kalel Mullings, the offensive line, an array of pass-catchers and more. In the second half of the episode, they discuss what went well on the defensive side of things for the Wolverines. Included are discussions about two pick-sixes, Mason Graham, the defensive line’s depth and a defense that has been more destructive and disruptive the last two weeks. Along the way, they discuss other big-picture talking points surrounding the Wolverines’ 6-0 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

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share updates on two new flips targets for Michigan. Then attention turns to NIL at Michigan with the founder of Valiant Management Group and a key contributor to The Champion's Circle Collective, Jared Wangler. 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 Alejandro Zuniga react to the Michigan football team’s 2024-28 Big Ten football schedules being released, and then preview the Wolverines road game at Minnesota. In the first half of the episode, they offer their thoughts on the Wolverines’ future Big Ten schedules, which were released Thursday afternoon. They discuss Michigan’s gauntlet of a 2024 schedule, whether expectations need to be reset for that season, the perks of having more prominent teams on Michigan’s home schedule and the perks of some tough road games on the slate. In the second half of the episode, they look at some of the biggest keys for Michigan in its road contest against Minnesota. They look at the Golden Gophers’ ability to force turnovers, another chance for Michigan’s backup running backs to impress, the Wolverines’ secondary continued efforts to grow and how Michigan can shut down Minnesota’s offense. They close with their final score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Michigan assistant Vance Bedford and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's defensive showing in its 45-7 victory over Nebraska. 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 45-7 victory over Nebraska.. 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 football team faces Minnesota this weekend with the Little Brown Jug at stake for the first time since 2020. The Michigan Insider speaks with Ryan Burns from Gopher Illustrated to preview the matchup. Do the Gophers have what it takes to challenge the Wolverines? TMI then checks in with Stephen Brooks from Spartan Tailgate as Michigan State struggles through rough NIL news, lost to Iowa and began its coaching search. 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 lasting thoughts from Michigan's 45-7 win at Nebraska, which moved the Wolverines to 5-0 on the season. The open with a discussion about just how dominant Michigan was. Shaw assesses the sheer gap in ability shown between Michigan and Nebraska, as well as how the Wolverines have evidently solved their road-game woes. Lorenz contextualizes a complete performance, and how Michigan simply keeps looking better and better. They then dig into some of their biggest impressions from Michigan’s offense, including thoughts on JJ McCarthy, Kalel Mullings and the offensive line. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the defensive standouts, including several members of the edge room, an effective run defense and pass-rush and other major contributions. Along the way, they also dig into what the win says about Michigan’s standing nationally, and how the victory solidified the Wolverines’ claim as a national title contender. 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 No. 2 Michigan football team's first road test of the season, as the Wolverines travel to take on Nebraska. They discuss Michigan’s keys to victory, over-under predictions for the game and their final score predictions for the matchup. As usual, they open with a look at the keys for Michigan’s offense. They discuss what the Wolverines can do to pass to set up the run, their predicted distribution of carries in the run game and what makes Nebraska’s defense tick. In the second half of the episode, they flip over to the defensive side of the ball. The discuss what they believe to be a second straight one-dimensional offense, what can make Nebraska’s run game dangerous and some of the key factors to Michigan keeping its defensive success going. They close with their final thoughts and 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

Former Michigan assistant Vance Bedford and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's defensive showing in its 31-7 victory over Rutgers. 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 31-7 victory over Rutgers.. 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 the Nebraska game with Brian Christopherson of Husker247. The Cornhuskers are using the Wolverines as a blueprint as they rebuild — what will Saturday look like? And what should U-M expect from that Nebraska offense and a stout rushing defense? The show continues by recapping Michigan State after another blowout loss before closing with Ohio State and Ryan Day's postgame comments about toughness. 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 week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share updates on the latest football visitors. Then attention turns to the turmoil at Michigan State and the potential Michigan targets on the Spartans’ roster and in their recruiting class. From there attention turns to Michigan flip targets in several other recruiting classes with an emphasis on receivers. 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 Michigan's win over Rutgers, offensive and defensive takeaways, the opening weekend of Big Ten play, Ryan Day's strange postgame comments and how the Wolverines stack up against Ohio State and Penn State so far. 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 assistant Vance Bedford and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's defensive showing in its 31-6 victory over Bowling 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

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 31-6 victory over Bowling 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

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s Big Ten opener against Rutgers. They look at both sides of the ball, what the Wolverines can do to assure victory and make both prop bet predictions and their final score predictions for the game. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and how it can crack Rutgers’ defense after the Scarlet Knights fared well against the Wolverines the last two seasons. They look at the importance of scoring when points are available, JJ McCarthy bouncing back, spreading the ball around more and getting Donovan Edwards into a rhythm. In the second half of the episode, they look at the biggest keys — with one standing out well above the rest — for Michigan’s defense. They discuss the value of making Rutgers one-dimensional, a secondary returning to full health and why this may be a good test for Michigan’s tackling. They close with their final thoughts and 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