
The Wolverine Podcast
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Ep 1623Sherrone Moore, Michigan player press conferences + season superlatives
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Sherrone Moore's press conference to open Fresno State week, including an update on the two-man quarterback battle, other position battles to sort out, along with team superlatives and questions from the fans.Thank you to our sponsor, Homefield! Use promo code 'Wolverine' for 15% off your first order at https://www.homefieldapparel.com! Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 1621Captains Selected + Michigan Fall Camp Thoughts Nine Days Before Opener
TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie and Chris Balas discuss Michigan's four captains and two alternates for the 2024 season, before discussing the latest with the quarterback battle and recapping fall camp as a whole. Timestamps for each topic are below:(00:00) - Intro(02:10) - Michigan Names Four Captains(10:30) - QB Battle And Offense Progressing(23:40) - Thoughts On Defense In Fall Camp(30:00) - Kirk Ferentz Suspended For Tampering With Cade McNamara Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 1620Checking in on position battles at Michigan's fall camp, coaches update depth chart, Q&A
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Lamar Morgan and Steve Casula's sessions with the media, how the defensive back and tight end depth charts are shaking out, rapid fire break down of the other battles and answer fan questions.Homefield Apparel sponsors today's show! Use promo code WOLVERINE for 15% off your first order at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 1622Michigan QB Battle, More Fall Camp, Jim Harbaugh No Longer Honorary Captain
On this episode of The Wolverine Podcast, Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss Michigan Wolverines football‘s quarterback competition, more fall camp takeaways, what head coach Sherrone Moore said about deleted text messages, former head man Jim Harbaugh no longer serving as honorary captain for the Fresno State game and the food and drink options at The Big House for 2024. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 665The Wolverine recaps Jayden Sanders' commitment & chats Andrew Babalola & Andrew Marsh timelines
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss a priority 2025 Michigan target set to announce a commitment next week in Top 100 Katy (Tex.) Jordan wide receiver Andrew Marsh on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show. (0:00) - Intro(2:26) - On300 Michigan CB Commit Jayden Sanders(7:56) - 2025 CB Flip Targets(14:08) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola(21:10) - Michigan Holds Best Safety Commit Duo in Country?(27:45) - Top 100 WR Andrew Marsh Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 664Michigan's spot in the first AP Poll, Monday presser takeaways and more
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan's spot in the first AP Poll for the 2024 season, Monday player media availability in Ann Arbor and your questions!Use promo code WOLVERINE for 15% off your first order at Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-michigan-wolverines-apparel-store Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 663QBs Rising, Michigan Fall Camp Buzz, Dusty May Takeaways + Jim Harbaugh's Bacon Cheeseburger
TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas, Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss Michigan Wolverines football fall camp — including quarterbacks that are standing out — basketball takeaways from a press conference with head coach Dusty May and players, former U-M head football coach Jim Harbaugh receiving a four-year show cause and the NCAA confirming that Harbaugh ordered a bacon cheeseburger. Topics with timestamps are below:(00:00) - Intro(2:50) - Alex Orji, Davis Warren standing out(10:50) - More fall camp buzz(16:20) - Basketball takeaways(28:20) - Jim Harbaugh hit with four-year show cause by NCAA Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 662Michigan Football Weekly Recruiting Q&A with EJ Holland
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live show, including the latest on five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 661Two BIG decisions coming this week, Phillip Wright decommits & Jerome Myles releases top schools
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss two priority 2025 Michigan targets expected to announce a commitment this week, including Top 100 Bellville (Tex.) High defensive lineman DJ Sanders, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.(0:00) - Intro(3:29) - Top 100 2025 DL DJ Sanders & On300 2025 CB Jayden Sanders(19:22) - Michigan Loses Commitment from 2025 Louisiana WR, Other WR Options(28:40) - Top 100 2025 WR Jerome MylesUse promo code WOLVERINE for 15% off your first order at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-michigan-wolverines-apparel-store Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 660Michigan vs. NCAA, fall camp storylines, Q&A and more
TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas, Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss the latest leak from the NCAA to ESPN, storylines we are tracking in fall camp and much more.Use promo code WOLVERINE for 15% off your first order at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-michigan-wolverines-apparel-store Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 659The Wolverine recaps top Michigan football recruits who visited for BBQ at the Big House
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of visitors Michigan hosted last weekend for the BBQ at The Big House, including Top 100 Mineral (Va.) Woodberry Forest running back Savion Hiter, on The Wolverine Live Recruiting Show. (0:00) - Intro(6:32) - Top 100 2025 WR Jerome Myles(8:52) - Top 100 2025 WR Andrew Marsh(11:00) - 2025 WR Commit Phillip Wright(13:32) - Top 100 2026 OL Greg Patrick & Other 2026 OL Targets(17:29) - Top 100 2026 RB Savion Hiter(18:58) - Top 100 2026 RB Javian Osborne(22:22) - On300 2026 CB Commit Brody Jennings(25:14) - On300 2025 CB Jayden Sanders Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 658Michigan Football Storylines At Start Of Fall Camp, Big Ten Tournament Locations
Breaking down the start of fall camp and takeaways from press conferences with defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome also discuss the next four Big Ten Tournament sites that were revealed and UCLA coach DeShaun Foster embracing last week's embarrassment at media days. Topics with timestampes are below:(00:00) - Intro(01:40) - Fall Camp is here!(07:30) - Takeaways from Wink Martindale's press conference(28:50) - Takeaways from Kirk Campbell's press conference(48:25) - Big Ten Tournament locations for 2025-28(51:30) - UCLA coach DeShaun Foster sports 'We're in LA' shirtGet the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/um24preview Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 657Michigan vs. NCAA update, New Locker Rooms And Previewing Fall Camp Position Battles
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss the latest buzz on Michigan vs. the NCAA, new locker rooms at Schembechler Hall and running through position battles on offense and defense heading into fall camp.Get the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/um24previewOrder your National Champions Commemorative magazine at https://bit.ly/univofmich Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 656Michigan Takeaways From 2024 Big Ten Media Days: Sherrone Moore Shines On The Big Stage
TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas, Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss numerous Michigan Wolverines football takeaways from Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards, Max Bredeson and Makari Paige at 2024 Big Ten Media Days. Topics are below:(00:00) - Intro(02:00) - Sherrone Moore's confidence(07:50) - Comments on QBs / Jack Tuttle(16:05) - Kalel Mullings and breakout players on offense(22:05) - Offensive line position battles(28:20) - Stories onDonovan Edwards / Semaj Morgan(30:10) - Takeaways on the defense(37:40) - Freshman standouts(41:20) - IU coach Curt Cignetti, more non-Michigan takeawaysGet the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/um24preview Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 655The Wolverine breaks down Michigan football recruits set to visit for BBQ at the Big House
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of visitors Michigan is expected to host this weekend for the BBQ at The Big House, including Top 100 West Jordan (Utah) Corner Canyon wide receiver Jerome Myles, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show. (0:00) - Intro(1:40) - Top 100 2025 WR Jerome Myles(4:48) - Top 100 2025 WR Andrew Marsh(6:55) - On300 2025 CB Jayden Sanders(10:12) - Top 100 2025 DL Commit Nate Marshall(15:15) - Top 100 2026 QB Commit Brady Hart(17:53) - Top 100 2026 WR CJ Sadler(21:05) - Top 100 2026 RB Savion Hiter(25:42) - Key 2026 Offensive BBQ Visitors(32:18) - Key 2026 Defensive BBQ Visitors Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 654Live from the Champions Circle Golf Classic: Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards and more speak
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie speak to Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore and several players live from the Champions Circle Golf Classic on July 23 at the U-M Golf Course in Ann Arbor.(5:58) - Kirk Campbell Interview(18:33) - Max Bredeson & Jack Tuttle Interview(44:46) - Rod Moore Interview(53:52) - Colston Loveland & Semaj Morgan Interview(1:13:39) - Sherrone Moore Interview(1:38:47) - Donovan Edwards InterviewFor more information on Champions Circle, click here. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 653Michigan Q&A: Reacting to the Big Ten media poll and your questions
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss the just-released poll ahead of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, which projects Michigan as the No. 4 team in the conference. The guys also take a wide variety of questions from listeners and subscribers, including the QB battle, the offensive line projections and much more. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 652Previewing Big Ten Football Media Days: What do we want to know about Michigan?
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Chris Balas preview next week's Big Ten Football Media Days event in Indianapolis and what Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards, Makari Paige and Max Bredeson can bring to the event. Also included is a chat about offseason takeaways and what non-Michigan storylines stand out as most interesting heading into Indy. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 651Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan pull upset, land Top 100 WR Derek Meadows?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland covered several Michigan recruiting topics on the Tuesday edition of the The Wolverine Live show, including the race for Top 100 Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman wide receiver Derek Meadows. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 650One Thing To Know About Each 2024 Michigan Football Opponent
Breaking down one thing to know about each Michigan football opponent in 2024. Clayton Sayfie takes you through the schedule, from Fresno State to Ohio State.(00:00) - Intro(02:05) - Fresno State(04:05) - Texas(06:57) - Arkansas State(09:05) - USC(12:40) - Minnesota(15:00) - Washington(17:35) - Illinois(19:18) - Michigan State(21:04) - Oregon(23:55) - Indiana(26:39) - Northwestern(28:43) - Ohio State(32:10) - OutroOrder The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 649Q&A With EJ Holland: Answering your Michigan recruiting questions! (July 10)
EJ Holland's Michigan football recruiting chat was LIVE on YouTube Wednesday night (July 11, 2024). Topics include:(00:00) - Intro(01:45) - Jerome Myles(03:55) - Michael Igbinoghene(04:50) - Ivan Taylor flip from ND to Michigan(06:50) - Percentage chance on five-star OL Andrew Babalola(10:00) - Predictions in for 4-star CB Jayden Sanders(12:33) - Notre Dame haters(15:20) - More on Andrew Babalola(16:30) - Carter Smith / Max Duggan comparison(18:45) - Top five songs on EJ's playlist(19:45) - Kainoa Winston or Ivan Taylor better?(21:30) - Chances with 4-star WR Derek Meadows(21:50) - Defensive line board(23:05) - Personal rating for each commit(24:10) - Jordan Young update(26:25) - Is Michigan looking at another EDGE?(27:43) - Could Michigan round back to Xavier Newsome?(28:05) - Are any 2026 recruits committing soon?(29:20) - LB recruiting(30:15) - Losing Shamari Earls, CB recruiting(31:15) - Any more flip targets for 2025 or decommitments?(33:20) - Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng's tweet on Ivan Taylor(34:20) - Why are ND fans so mad?(37:25) - If Michigan can flip CB Adonyiss Currie from Texas A&M(38:35) - Cornerback intel(39:30) - Recruiting services downgrading Michigan commits(40:35) - Fajitas or Arroz con gandules?(41:15) - Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng update(42:50) - Nose guard recruiting, DJ Sanders(44:05) - Is it 10-2 at best for Michigan in 2024?(44:25) - 2026 OL Ben Nichols update(45:16) - Next 2025 commit(46:00) - Rapid fire Michigan recruiting questions(57:15) - OutroOrder The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 648On3 Rankings Director Charles Power on why Michigan commits moved up/down in latest update
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland was joined by On3 Rankings Director Charles Power on the Tuesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show to discuss the latest On3 rankings update for the 2025 recruiting class. Several Michigan commits moved, including Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 647Breaking down the DT and EDGE rooms: Does Michigan have the best DL in the country?
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan's defensive tackle and EDGE situations. Is this the best defensive line in college football? It has the pieces to be.Use promo code "UM1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription at thewolverine.com to get 2-months for $1!Get the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/um24previewOrder your National Champions Commemorative magazine at https://bit.ly/univofmich Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 646Q&A: Can Michigan land Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end Andrew Olesh. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 645Michigan Football's Top 10 Plays Of 2023, Top 10 Players In 2024
On this Fourth of July episode, we look at the top 10 plays of Michigan's 2023 season (and honorable mentions) and release our lists of the top 10 players in 2024. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome reminisce on the 15-0 season and look ahead to this fall all in the same show.(00:00) - Intro(03:00) - T-10. J.J. McCarthy to Roman Wilson TD vs. Ohio State(06:45) - T.10 Trick play in the Rose Bowl(10:20) - 9. Mike Sainristil interception vs. Washington(13:30) - 8. Roman Wilson helmet catch at Nebraska(16:45) - 7. Fourth and 2 pickup in Rose Bowl(20:45) - 6. Roman Wilson catch vs. Alabama(24:20) - 5. Blake Corum TD run vs. OSU after Zak Zinter injury(28:55) - 4. Blake Corum TD run in overtime vs. Alabama(32:45) - 3. Donovan Edwards' TD runs vs. Washington(37:10) - 2. Rod Moore calls game(40:00) - 1. Fourth-down stop of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe(44:30) - Honorable mentions(48:15) - Anthony Broome's Top 10 players in 2024(50:35) - Clayton Sayfie's Top 10 players in 2024Order The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 644Chad Simmons Talks Five-Star OL Andrew Babalola, Latest Michigan Recruiting Intel
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and On3 national analyst Chad Simmons shared the latest intel on several Michigan recruits, including five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola.(00:00) - Intro(01:05) - Chad Simmons joins!(01:40) - Brady Hart shines at Future 50(04:30) - Julius Holly commitment to Michigan(07:00) - Top 100 CB Shamari Earls between UGA and U-M?(09:45) - Latest on five-star OL Andrew Babalola(13:10) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh intel(15:20) - Four-star WR Taz Williams Jr.(17:00) - Sherrone Moore and Michigan's 2025 class(19:00) - My Perfect Franchise promo(20:40) - Quick-hitters on Michigan recruiting Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 643Michigan football's likely starting OL, TE room rundown and more
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan football's likely starting offensive line this fall and break down every player in the tight end room before taking fan questions in this week's Monday show.(00:00) - Intro(03:36) - Who starts on Michigan's OL?(29:28) - TE group rundown(46:26) - Q&A segmentOrder your copy of The Wolverine's 2024 Football Preview here: thewovlerineondemand.com Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 642Michigan NIL And Recruiting Momentum, Most Exciting Recruits, Unlimited Staff Sizes, Video Game Ratings
Discussing how Michigan football has created recruiting momentum, who our favorite recruits they've landed are, The Athletic's re-ranking of the 2020 class (U-M checked in No. 3!), a new rule in college football allowing analysts to coach on the field in practice/games, EA Sports Video Game ratings for offense/defense. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss all of that and more.(00:00) - Intro(04:00) - Michigan recruiting momentum(13:10) - Most exciting recruits Michigan has landed(23:00) - Re-ranking of 2020 recruiting class(28:45) - Unlimited coaching staff sizes are here!(38:35) - EA Sports College Football 25 offense/defense ratingsOrder your copy of The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 641Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end Andrew Olesh.(00:00) - Intro(01:21) - Having QB recruits locked in early(04:26) - What happened with Maxwell Roy?(06:30) - Michigan's potential WR haul(07:27) - Jordon Davison update(08:26) - Michigan's NIL changes(10:11) - Updated cornerback board(12:07) - Chris Ewald and DJ Pickett(12:38) - Ceiling of 2025 class(13:58) - Last meal on earth for EJ(14:51) - Andrew Babalola and Shamari Earls(17:30) - Safeties and linebackers(20:19) - The DT board for 2025(22:05) - Current EDGE targets(23:21) - Andrew Olesh timeline(24:49) - Michigan and Bobby Kanka(25:56) - Coach hang for a day(26:49) - BBQ at the Big House(28:18) - 4th WR options(28:36) - Marco Jones(29:34) - WR combos(30:10) - Boxing talk (30:39) - Mike Hart(31:15) - Andrew Marsh(31:30) - Rating Charles Woodson(31:55) - EDGE recruiting(32:57) - Pineapple pizza or Notre Dame fans?(34:30) - Candidates to improve ranking(36:35) - Thoughts on current QB room(37:00) - DB/DL recruiting(37:47) - 2027 QB Trae Taylor(38:35) - Andrew Babalola(39:18) - Brady Hart(40:48) - Hardy Watts(41:13) - Shekai Mills-Knight(41:38) - Will Earls flip?(42:06) - What will OL class look like this year?(43:10) - Ivan Taylor or JaDon Blair(43:33) - 2026 WRs(44:08) - DeWayne Galloway(44:51) - Kayden Strayhorn(45:09) - EJ's favorite beat(45:48) - Babalola thoughts(47:18) - Ohio State overpaying?(48:54) - Next to commit Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 640Steve Wiltfong shares the latest Michigan recruiting intel from Victors Weekend
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and On3 VP of recruiting Steve Wiltfong shared the latest intel on recruits that visited Michigan for Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng.(00:00) - Intro(01:15) - Michigan recruiting is on fire!(01:55) - OL Kaden Strayhorn commits(03:10) - WR Jacob Washington commits(04:45) - LB Chase Taylor commits(06:30) - Where things stand with WR Taz Williams Jr.(08:30) - DL Maxwell Roy trending to Ohio State(09:30) - Bobby Kanka sticking with Michigan(10:45) - Michigan is right there for LB Kamar Archie(11:10) - Steve Wiltfong joins!(11:50) - Wiltfong predictions for WR Andrew Marsh and TE Andrew Olesh(15:00) - Wiltfong close to predicting OL Hardy Watts to U-M(16:05) - Update on five-star OL Andrew Babalola(17:30) - Will Michigan keep DL Nate Marshall?(19:00) - Update on LB Nataniel Owusu-Boateng(20:30) - Will Michigan flip top-100 DB Ivan Taylor from ND?(21:30 )- General thoughts on Michigan recruiting / QB Carter Smith(22:45) - How Sherrone Moore is doing on recruiting trail(24:40) - My Perfect Franchise promo(26:00) - More thoughts on Kamar Archie(27:00) - Update on DB Jordan Young Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 639Breaking down Michigan's WR room: Who is U-M's next great star at the position?
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie break down Michigan's wide receiver room heading into the 2024 season and take fan questions. Timestamps for topics can be found below:(00:00) - Intro(2:20) - C.J. Charleston(6:30) - Peyton O’Leary(9:55) - Tyler Morris(14:40) - Amorion Walker(18:55) - Kendrick Bell(23:00) - Fredrick Moore(26:05) - Semaj Morgan(30:35) - Channing Goodwin and I’Marion Stewart(33:10) - Overall thoughts on WR group(35:35) - Q&A - Where will the recruiting class end up? Will the OL be ready for Texas? And more Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 638Breaking Down Wink Martindale's System, More Michigan Talk With Analyst Steve Palazzolo
Analyst Steve Palazzolo of PFF and the PFF NFL Podcast discusses Michigan Wolverines football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's NFL-style system — strengths, weaknesses, more — discusses J.J. McCarthy and U-M rookies in the league, Jim Harbaugh and more.(00:00) - Intro(4:00) - Wink Martindale's fit in college football(6:30) - What a Wink Martindale defense looks like(9:25) - Simulated pressures, disguises, amoeba defense(12:20) - Why the Ravens system is all the rage in the NFL(14:45) - Overlap between college and NFL games?(17:00) - Michigan's 2025 NFL Draft prospects(20:00) - J.J. McCarthy's fit with the Minnesota Vikings(23:05) - Michigan players that will impact as rookies(24:30) - Jim Harbaugh outlook with the Los Angeles Chargers(27:05) - PFF NFL Podcast(28:00) - OutroOrder The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 637How does new Michigan QB commit Brady Hart compare to JJ McCarthy?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverines Live show, including the commitment of Top 100 2026 Cocoa (Fla.) High quarterback Brady Hart.(0:00) - Intro(1:25) - 2025 Center Recruiting(4:17) - Flip Targets(6:27) - Bigger-bodied WR Targets(9:06) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh(11:09) - Top 100 OL Greg Patrick, In-state Recruiting(16:26) - Colorado DB Commit Alex Graham(17:54) - How Does Brady Hart Compare to JJ McCarthy(23:46) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola(25:07) - Top 100 2025 DB Targets(26:32) - Most Likely Commits on Victors Weekend(29:37) - 2026 Targets that Brady Hart Will Help Recruit(33:55) - Comparing Brady Hart to Carter Smith(38:52) - CB Recruiting Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 636Previewing the official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange safety and Notre Dame commit Ivan Taylor, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(O:OO) - Intro(3:51) - On300 QB Commit Carter Smith(7:48) - Four-star WR Taz Williams & Four-star WR Jacob Washington(12:14) - Four-star OL Commit Avery Gach(14:34) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola(18:18) - On300 OL Hardy Watts & Three-star OL Kaden Strayhorn(23:54) 2025 Linebacker Recruiting(25:01) - Three-star TE Eli Owens & Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh(30:48) - DL Commits Bobby Kanka & Nate Marshall(37:00) - Four-star DL Maxwell Roy(38:45) - LB Official Visitors(45:49) - Top 100 Safety Jordan Young(47:23) - Top 100 Safety & Notre Dame Commit Ivan Taylor Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 635Breaking down Michigan's running back room: Short-term and long-term projections, more
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie run through Michigan's 7 scholarship running backs ahead of the 2024 season and who might step up behind Donovan Edwards and Kalel Mullings.Join TheWolverine.com for 2 months for $1 using the promo code UM1: https://shorturl.at/Djed1Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 football preview magazine at TheWolverineonDemand.com Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 634Michigan Players Being Slept On, Phil Steele Unit Rankings, Projected 12-Team Playoff Field, Another OSU Staffer Heads To Ann Arbor
Breaking down the Michigan players that did — and didn't — make Lindy's preseason All-Big Ten teams, Phil Steele's unit rankings, Andy Staples' projected 12-team playoff (Michigan vs. Notre Dame in December at The Big House?!) and Ohio State staff member Erin Dunston heading to Michigan. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss.(00:00) - Intro(4:00) - Lindy's preseason All-Big Ten teams(7:40) - Kenneth Grant Is A Breakout Star(10:30) - Clayton's Gripe With Preseason Projections(13:10) - Players That Are Being Slept On(16:30) - Michigan QB Situation Worse Than 68th In The Country?(17:40) - Where Michigan Position Groups Rank Nationally Per Phil Steele(24:35) - Andy Staples' Projected 12-Team CFP Field(29:00) - Is The No. 5 Seed Sneaky One Of The Best?(36:00) - Michigan Hires Ohio State Staffer Erin DunstonPreorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 633Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 safety Kainoa Winston?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland talked about several topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including the recruitment of Top 100 Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga College safety Kainoa Winston, who's coming off an official visit to Michigan the first weekend of June.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(0:00) - Intro(2:44) - Top 100 Safety Kainoa Winston(4:02) - 2025 IOL Kaden Strayhorn(6:55) - On300 RB Donovan Johnson(10:07) - Will any of the weekend official visitors commit?(13:52) - Top 100 DB and South Carolina Commit Shamari Earls(18:05) - Top LB Targets on Michigan's 2025 Board(22:25) - Four-star WR Taz Williams(23:44) - New Michigan Director of Operations Erin Dunston(25:01) - Top 100 WR Andrew Marsh(25:37) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh(26:10) - 2025 OL Targets(27:02) - On300 EDGE Marco Jones(30:57) - On300 OT Dramodd Odoms(31:15) - 2026 QB Targets(32:36) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 632Doug Karsch joins Balas and Skene to talk Michigan football
Doug Karsch, the voice of Michigan football, has called only one loss in his two years behind the microphone — a setback to TCU in a national semifinal. He’s seen two Big Ten championships and a national championship and will be at it again this fall with color commentator Jon Jansen next to him.Karsch and Skene weighed in on the Michigan defense, the quarterback competition, and more in today’s podcast. Use promo code "UM1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription at thewolverine.com to get 2-months for $1!Preorder the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialReserve your National Champions Commemorative magazine at https://bit.ly/univofmich(00:00) - Intro(1:20) - Karsch's Time As Voice Of Michigan Football(4:30) - Golden Era Of Michigan Football(6:00) - How Aidan Hutchinson Changed The Culture(9:15) - Michigan Players Coming Back And Crazy NIL Rumors/Stories(13:30) - Rich Rod And The Dark Days(15:00) - Early Jim Harbaugh Years(18:00) - Hiring Sherrone Moore And Key OSU Game Sequence(22:00) - Will Michigan Have A Good Enough QB?(24:15) - Is 9-3 Good Enough To Make Playoff?(27:55) - Who Will Be The Starting QB?(33:25) - This Defense Could Be As Good As Last Two Years(35:00) - Question Marks Around Michigan Offense(36:15) - Michigan Special Teams(37:22) - Tricky Game On Schedule: Washington Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 631Where Michigan stands with Top 100 WR Quincy Porter and other targets ahead of third official visit weekend
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss Michigan landing a commitment from four-star Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams on Monday, recap all five targets who were in Ann Arbor for official visits last weekend and look ahead to the seven prospects locked in for officials to campus in a few days, including Top 100 Oradell (N.J.) wide receiver Quincy Porter, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.(0:00) - Intro(2:16) - Four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams commits to Michigan(10:24) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola(14:00) - Four-star OL Alai Kalaniuvalu(17:37) - Top 100 WR Quincy Porter(20:44) - 2025 WR Phillip Wright(22:52) - 2025 WR and Former Notre Dame Commit Shaun Terry(23:38) - 2025 RB Jasper Parker(25:09) - Top 100 Safety JaDon Blair(26:54) - Top 100 RB Jordon Davison(30:42) - Top 100 OL SJ Alofaituli(34:26) - Top 100 EDGE Mariyon Dye(37:45) - On300 EDGE Julius Holly Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 630Breaking down Michigan football's QB room, starting battle in 2024
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan football's quarterback situation and the five players on the roster that comprise the room, including a full discussion on Alex Orji, Jack Tuttle and more.Join TheWolverine.com for 2 months for $1 using the promo code UM1: https://shorturl.at/Djed1Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 football preview magazine at TheWolverineonDemand.com Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 629Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams on official visit?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland talked about several topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including the recruitment of four-star Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(0:00) - Intro(1:44) - Four-star DL Maxwell Roy(5:26) - Four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams(7:30) - Top 100 EDGE Mariyon Dye(9:17) - Realistic Expectations 2025 Recruiting Class(10:26) - Flip Targets(12:46) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola(17:45) - On300 QB Commit Carter Smith(20:40) - Top 100 OL Douglas Utu(21:41) - Michigan DL Coach Lou Esposito(25:42) - Top 100 RB Jordon Davison & 2025 RB Shekai Mills-Knight(28:20) - Favorite 2025 Targets Covered So Far(28:50) - Four-star WR Taz Williams(31:12) - RB Recruiting(32:15) - Top 100 LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng(33:18) - Top 100 Safety Kainoa Winston(34:27) - Top 100 DL DJ Sanders(35:36) - On300 OL Hardy Watts(36:31) - 2026 QB Recruiting(38:20) - 2025 Virginia DB Targets(39:12) - Recruits Who Could Rise/Fall In The Rankings(41:14) - This Weekend's Most Exciting Visitors(43:33) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh, 2025 TE Recruiting(44:31) - Undervalued Recruits To Keep An Eye On(47:33) - LSU QB Commit Bryce Underwood(50:00) - Landing A Five-star Prospect(50:23) - Recruiting Staff Additions, NIL Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 628Michigan's Pursuit Of Transfer Jamir Watkins, Top Basketball Player In Portal, And Football's Toughest Games In '24
TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas, Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss Michigan's pursuit of Florida State transfer Jamir Watkins, the top-available player in the NCAA transfer portal, and break down Michigan football's toughest games in 2024.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(00:00) - Intro(3:55) - Latest on Michigan's pursuit of Jamir Watkins(13:10) - What are Michigan football's toughest games?(19:50) - Early point spreads that stand out(24:35) - What will be Michigan's trap game? Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 627Recapping Michigan football official visitors, previewing more set to visit Ann Arbor
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby recap Michigan's first slate of official visitors this past weekend, including Top 100 Bellville (Tex.) High defensive lineman DJ Sanders, and look ahead to the targets scheduled to be on campus in a few days on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(O:OO) - Intro(2:24) - Top 100 WR Derek Meadows(4:50) - Top 100 OL Douglas Utu(8:11) - Top 100 DL DJ Sanders(10:52) - On300 EDGE Marco Jones(13:44) - Top 100 Safety Kainoa Winston(19:39) - 2025 RB Shekai Mills-Knight(21:02) - Top 100 RB Jordon Davison(24:46) - Top 100 OL SJ Alofaituli(28:14) - On300 EDGE Julius Holly Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 626Fox Sports' Michael Cohen On Michigan's National Championship, 2024 Expectations, More
Michael Cohen of Fox Sports — a former Michigan beat writer for the Detroit Free Press — joins the show to talk Michigan's 2023 national championship, expectations for the first year of the Sherrone Moore era, the quarterback battle, U-M's top transfers and more with The Wolverine's Clayton Sayfie.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(00:00) - Intro(2:50) - Michael's unique perspective on Michigan's national championship run(11:15) - Sherrone Moore era(16:00) - Jaishawn Barham is Michigan's top newcomer(20:00) - Michigan's defensive back haul, highlighted by Aamir Hall(26:30) - Handicapping Big Ten favorites(30:30) - Intel from attending Ohio State spring ball(34:45) - Michigan's toughest games(38:55) - SPOILER ALERT, discussing Curb Your Enthusiasm Final Season Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 625Sherrone Moore Takeaways, Will Johnson Might Play Offense, Conversation With Alex Orji | Michigan Football Summer Info
Sherrone Moore spoke for 30 minutes at Wayne State's satellite camp, Will Johnson says he might play offense, we spoke to QB Alex Orji and revenue sharing is here. All that and more from TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome on this episode.Preorder The Wolverine's 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at a discount! https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2024/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social(00:00) - Intro(2:00) - Sherrone Moore Takeaways(19:00) - Amorion Walker discusses return to Michigan / WR(25:00) - Analyzing Conversation With Alex Orji(32:40) - Will Johnson Says He Wants To Play Some Offense(42:25) - House vs. NCAA settlement - what's next? Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 624Can Michigan beat out Penn State for Top 100 DB Kainoa Winston?
The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including U-M’s push for Top 100 Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga defensive back Kainoa Winston. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 623Breaking down targets set to officially visit Michigan this weekend
Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby preview Michigan’s first official visit weekend on May 31-June 2 and the five targets scheduled to be in Ann Arbor, including On300 Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley EDGE Marco Jones, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.Preorder The Wolverine's Michigan Football Preview magazine: bit.ly/2024michigan Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 622Discussing Michigan's QB situation, evaluation of future passers with On3's Charles Power
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome is joined by On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power to discuss his thoughts on Michigan football's quarterback situation both in the short and long-term, headlined by Alex Orji, Jadyn Davis and Carter Smith, his favorite players in the 2024 class and more.Topics:(00:00) - Intro/TheWolverineOnDemand.com(1:20) - Charles Power on scouting and ranking process(3:50) - Michigan's QB battle and what Alex Orji brings(8:35) - Jadyn Davis' evaluation and comparison(12:24) - Carter Smith's evaluation and comparison(14:35) - 2024 offensive signees to watch(16:20) - 2024 defensive signees to watch Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 621Balas and Skene talk Michigan O-Line, answer your questions
On today's Balas and Skene show: The Michigan football team’s fate will depend a lot on offensive improvement this year, most likely, starting up front. The offensive line has pieces, but we’re not quite sure how they fit together … in addition, the quarterback room is a huge question mark, and there isn’t much depth at wide receiver. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 620How Michigan's newest transfer portal additions fit in, reacting to Semaj Morgan comments, Q&A
TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Chris Balas discuss Michigan football's four additions in the transfer portal at defensive back last week, breaking down Semaj Morgan's comments from over the weekend and more in a Q&A segment to close out the show.Use promo code "UM1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription at thewolverine.com to get 2-months for $1! https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/join/ Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.