The Michigan Insider
The Michigan Insider is combining all three of its podcasts, The Wolverine247 podcast, The Michigan Recruiting Insider, and the Michigan Basketball Insider into one mega-podcast. All your Michigan podcast needs in one place.
Episodes
October 7, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin, and what it means for the Wolverines moving forward.
They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, which struggled in the first half, but came alive to the tune of 300 yards in the second half. They discuss which half was more important, two strong showings from the Wolverines’ wide receivers, the continued success of Justi...
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October 2, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's matchup against Wisconsin, and keys for the Wolverines to move to 4-1 on the season.
They open with a look at the keys for Michigan's offense. They discuss the Badgers' run defense and pass-rush, why Michigan may be able to run the ball well anyways, passing to set up the run, potential shakeups in the wide receiver room and an ascending offensive ...
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October 2, 2025 • 46 mins
In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb reacted to the outcomes big gams across the Big 10 during Michigan's bye week- Vance focused significant attention on USC's loss to Illinois in anticipation of Michigan's upcoming matchup with the Trojans in two weeks. He highlighted concerns about stopping USC's explosive offense and the ongoing need to improve stopping the power and counter run plays. He emphasized the importanc...
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October 1, 2025 • 63 mins
In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb .reacted to the outcomes big gams across the Big 10 during Michigan's bye week- They analyzed Penn State's loss to Oregon, highlighting Dante Moore's better playmaking abilities over Drew Allar. They reviewed USC's surprising loss to Illinois, noting the Illini's' effective run game and the Trojan's defensive struggles. They also recapped Ohio State's victory over Washington. The conve...
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October 1, 2025 • 27 mins
The Wolverines and Badgers meet this weekend for the first time since 2021, and a lot has changed in Madison since then.
Badger247's Nick Osen joins "Behind Enemy Lines" to explain why Luke Fickell has struggled, and he breaks down what Michigan should expect from an injury-plagued offense, a stout run defense and more as Wisconsin desperately seeks a statement win at the Big House.
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September 25, 2025 • 70 mins
In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 30-27 victory over Nebraska, highlighting the dominant pass rush that swarmed Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola for seven sacks. Bedford criticized the defense's run fits and pass coverage and identified those as the mot important issues to address during the bye week. He emphasized the need for better situational football. Bedford als...
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September 25, 2025 • 101 mins
In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 30-27 victory over Nebraska, highlighting the explosive rushing attack that pounded the Cornhuskers into the ground. The discussion focused on the effectiveness of the outside zone play, which contributed 199 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Borges praised the offensive line's development and Bryce Underwood's poise. They also dis...
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September 21, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the good and bad on both sides of the ball from the Michigan football team’s 30-27 win over Nebraska.
They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball. They discuss the Wolverines’ dominant ground game, Justice Haynes’ star power and the offensive line’s best performance in the last two seasons. They also look at a quiet showing in the passing game, drops in the wide re...
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September 19, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s matchup at Nebraska, breaking down the keys to the game and their score predictions for the contest.
They open with a look at the keys for the Wolverines’ offense. They discuss the importance of establishing the run game to open up the pass game, the value of getting the tight ends involved more than in previous games, Bryce Underwood’s value in the r...
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September 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Big Ten play has arrived as Biff Poggi leads the Michigan Wolverines into a road showdown with Nebraska. The 'Huskers have a former five-star QB, the nation's top pass defense, and a desperate need to win a signature game under Matt Rhule. Husker247's Brian Christopherson joins the show to break down what the Wolverines should expect this weekend in Lincoln.
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September 17, 2025 • 62 mins
In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in their 63-3 win over Central Michigan, highlighting Wink Martindale’s aggressive play-calling. Bedford detailed how the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator called six straight blitzes to open the game, causing back-to-back three-and-outs. He praised Jaishawn Barham for being a “one-man-wrecking-crew” and “Michigan’s best player overall” for...
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September 17, 2025 • 70 mins
In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 63-3 victory over Central Michigan, focusing on the aggressive approach with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. Underwood scrambled for six of his nine runs highlighting the likely instruction from the coaching staff to not hesitate to pull the ball down whenever there was a question on a passing play. Borges noted the importance of s...
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September 13, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's dominant 63-3 win over Central Michigan, and what the win means moving forward for the Wolverines.
They open with a look at Michigan's offense, as they discuss Bryce Underwood, the Wolverines' vertical passing game, their dominant run game, Underwood's involvement in the run game and other key takeaways from the offensive side of the ball.
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September 12, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s week-three clash against Central Michigan, and what would make for a successful weekend for the Wolverines.
They open with a look at the offense, and what Michigan’s offense needs to sort out ahead of next week’s trip to Nebraska. They discuss areas of needed growth in the passing game, ideas to get Bryce Underwood mort comfortable, players they want ...
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September 11, 2025 • 22 mins
Michigan football welcomes Central Michigan to the Big House as the Wolverines look to rebound from a dispiriting loss to Oklahoma.
Adam Jaksa, Voice of the Chippewas, joins the show to explain what new Chips coach Matt Drinkall brings to Mount Pleasant, how CMU's three-quarterback system works, and what to expect this weekend at the Big House.
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September 10, 2025 • 88 mins
In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-13 loss to Oklahoma and the upcoming game against Central Michigan. Borges highlighted the need for better protection and communication among the offensive line and tight ends, noting the inexperience of the current players. Borges again praised Bryce Underwood’s talent and long-term potential but pointed out his struggles versus the ...
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September 10, 2025 • 72 mins
In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-13 loss to Oklahoma and the upcoming game against Central Michigan. Vance credited the defense for keeping Michigan in the game, but criticized its poor tackling and communication in coverage. He broke down a few critical plays Wolverine defenders were in position to make, but failed to. He emphasized the importance of Jaishawn Ba...
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September 9, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the ins and outs of the Michigan football team’s 24-13 loss at Oklahoma.
They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball, where they discuss Michigan’s struggles along the offensive line, a conservative and cautious play-calling approach, a few bright spots and what to make of Bryce Underwood’s performance.
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September 5, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's road trip to take on No. 18 Oklahoma, and keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball.
They open with a look at what Michigan’s offense needs to accomplish in the game, including withstanding the crowd noise, getting freshman Bryce Underwood comfortable, pass-blocking on the edge, establishing a run game both to the left and right and more.
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September 4, 2025 • 31 mins
Michigan football faces its biggest non-conference test as the Wolverines travel to Norman to square off against the Oklahoma Sooners.
What can U-M expect from the new-look Oklahoma offense and QB John Mateer? What's the plan for Cal transfer RB Jaydn Ott? And can Oklahoma's offensive line hold up against Michigan? All that, plus how Brent Venables will make life difficult for Bryce Underwood, on Behind Enemy Lines.
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