Professor and The Pundit: A Michigan Football Podcast

Professor and The Pundit: A Michigan Football Podcast

Michigan, Big Ten, and College Football talk and more from University of Michigan professor Greg Dooley and longtime Ann Arbor-based sports radio host Steve Clarke.

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April 20, 2025 • 39 mins

We break down Michigan Football's spring game - including the performances of Bryce Underwood and Jadyn Davis, talk a little NFL draft, break down a few all-time Trophy fumbles, send ESPN Gameday's Lee Corso out to pasture, and close the spring schedule with something only the Pundit cares about! THANKS!


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The boys break down what to look for out there Saturday at U-M's Spring Game, that is, other than #19 Bryce Underwood. The basketball news doesn't stop, as both Dusty May and Kim Barnes-Arico stay busy in the portal. The Prof breaks down his visit to Central Michigan #FireUpChips and their Sports Management Conference, finally we preview the epic clash at The Masters on Sunday +things only Dooley cares about!


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April 8, 2025 • 47 mins

Dusty May stays busy in the portal with a surprising departure. The House Settlement isn't quite settled, and we break it down. And the boys discuss the wild endings in the Final Four. Rate this show! And support our sponsors:

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April 1, 2025 • 50 mins

The unlikely Hoops Dream ended, and the Prof & Pundit say goodbye to Wolf, Dusty & crew and speculate on next steps. We also breakdown the NCAA Final Four, and the Prof thinks the Gators have the magic touch. We discuss the chess pieces moving in the House Settlement revenue-sharing game, impacting GMs around the country. You hate the basketball replay delays? Well the Pundit doesn't think they're doing their job! ...

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March 25, 2025 • 39 mins

Unlikely? Weird? Ugly (at times)? All of these things, but we're talking about Michigan basketball's sudden postseason magic and look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. We reflect on the ladies short run, cover a bit on the House Settlement, and much more!

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March 18, 2025 • 44 mins

We're back just in time to celebrate another (unlikely) banner! Yes, the Men's Hoops team surprised the B1G and brought it home. The Pundit was in Indy, so we started with hoops, discussed the prospects for the women's team, and glanced at our brackets. We also touched on Bryce Underwood's comments on The Rich Eisen Show as we move closer to the Spring Game. All this, and much more—we'll be back for the next six...

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February 11, 2025 • 47 mins

The football calendar is finally closed, and we share a few thoughts on the Super Bowl, a positive trend in Michigan athletics on the hardwood, we peek at the prospect & challenges of adding a women's hockey program. The price of gold is up, but so is the value of many athletes on campus. We briefly look deeper inside the House Settlement and the potential fallout on campus. Finally, there are more things only The Pundit cares ...

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February 4, 2025 • 43 mins

We're back to reflect on the conclusion of the season, the Buckeyes winning it all, and what it all means as we roll into 2025. We also discuss the surprising and at times, frustrating tale of Dusty May's first season at the helm. Finally, we dig into the latest implications of the House settlement, address a few questions and ask even more! Thanks for listening and following!!

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December 17, 2024 • 47 mins

In this ep the boys preview the CFP playoff and Michigan's rematch with our new little buddy, Alabama in Tampa. We discuss concerns over the 12-team format and the comings and goings from Michigan football's roster. And are you ready for some hoops? Both M men and women are ranked, and they are becoming must-see TV (finally!). We briefly hit on Rich Rod's odd return to West Virginia, and given it's the season---cover a few of our "...

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December 1, 2024 • 41 mins

The boys hit the studio, a tad hungover, still in stunned appreciation for Michigan's unlikely victory over the Buckeyes in Columbus. What does it mean for Michigan? For Ohio State? For Ryan Day's future? We cover it all including the postgame kerfuffle. We take a quick spin around the B1G, and answer Nick Hopwood's question about the biggest win in recent Michigan -Ohio State history. Muy Beuno! Quatro Anos!

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November 24, 2024 • 42 mins

Michigan hangs 50 on Northwestern on senior day, but the Mood in the Big House was one of hope with the news of Belleville, MI QB Bryce Underwood joining the Wolverines in 2025. We discusss the game, share some insight on the courtship of both the 5-star recruit and the billionaire donors who helped make it happen. We hit on a wild week nationally and set you up for The Game down in Columbus. Finally, Steve shares a few thoughts fr...

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November 12, 2024 • 49 mins

In this ep, we dig into Michigan's tough loss at undefeated Indiana. We highlight U-M's standout defensive performance alongside the frustrating, chair-tossing, offensive performance on multiple levels. The boys also get into the latest on the House settlement and the SEC's surprising decision to limit football scholarships to 85 (vs. 105 presumed to be allowed). We run through the B1G and the nation, and close with things only the...

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November 4, 2024 • 47 mins

Chin up! The boys discuss the aftermath of Michigan's loss to #1 Oregon. We hit on the controversial opening touchdown, Davis Warren's strong performance, and both positive (yes) and concerning takeaways. We also delve into the impact of the House Settlement on walk-on athletes, preview the upcoming Indiana game, and provide a roundup of Big Ten and national football news. Additionally, we touch on Michigan's top recruits, and brie...

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October 28, 2024 • 49 mins

Not only did Michigan football need this one --- they HAD to have it. The boys break down the MSU game, the postgame kerfuffle, and why retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy was so important. We also discuss the penalty and turnover-free performance, along with a few sights & sounds for another night game. The Pundit prepares you for #1 Oregon visiting the Big House and The Prof adds a couple of history notes surrounding a gambling ...

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October 21, 2024 • 38 mins

If fans were reeling after Washington, they are on the floor this week after limping out of Champaign only able to muster a single touchdown in the 21-7 embarrassing defeat. It's rough. How rough? We discuss the Mood of the fanbase, the outlook looking forward, the MSU Spartans coming to town. We also chat about the idea of U-M putting advertising in Michigan stadium, whip around the Big Ten and CFB nation. The Pundit finds two fa...

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October 14, 2024 • 50 mins

The boys are back after a brief Prof & Pundit fan tour of Europe, Scandinavia and the subcontinent. We briefly hit on the concerning loss at Washington and the status of our empty QB cupboard, and the reality that we're presently in a fight for the middle of the Big Ten. We hit on Coach CB confronting loud Husky fans, Connor Stalions making the podcast rounds, the impact (questions really) on the House vs. NCAA settlement, a sp...

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September 30, 2024 • 47 mins

THANK YOU NEW LISTENERS! 🙏 This week, we dive into Michigan's nail-biting victory over Minnesota—yes, the jug is back in Schembechler Hall! But despite the win, questions linger. Kind of like the Gophers did on Saturday. We explore Alex Orji’s progress as a quarterback and celebrate Mullings' impressive transition to RB1. We examine the defense’s mixed performance and the questionable calls that took this one down to the wire. ...

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September 23, 2024 • 44 mins

The lads cover Michigan's improbable, collision-filled smashing victory over USC in their B1G debut. We cover the highs, the questions and much more. We hit on Sights & Sounds from this historic day, offer a quick tribute to Oscar's Bar & Grill, have a chuckle at Nebraska's expense and spin through the rest of the B1G.

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September 16, 2024 • 45 mins

Fifty! THANK YOU listeners!! In this milestone ep we discuss the victory on the scoreboard over Arkansas State...but the game made Michigan fans & the coaching staff wiggle. We hit you straight with the concerns, and attempt to squeeze a drop of Brightside out of a stone. Don't look now - with another massive game at the Big House against Southern Cal on Saturday the Pundit will get you ready. The Prof shares a brief note...

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September 9, 2024 • 47 mins

All good things? If you open this podcast you came for therapy (or revel in our misery). Either way we've got what you need: a breakdown of the beatdown at the hands of Texas, where we lost the game, and yes - a bit of Mr. Brightside to raise you up.

We whip around the Big Ten to find we're not the only ones who struggled, and nationally, smile when we realize at least Notre Dame does not have it better than us. Thanks for ...

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