Michigan Podcast
THE place for opinion and analysis of the leaders and the best, the guts-and-glue of the Maize-and-Blue, and the Victors Valiant -- The Michigan Wolverines.
Episodes
Steve Deace celebrates Michigan landing Hall of Fame-bound Kyle Whittingham as the 22nd head coach, calling it a cosmic upgrade over the previous staff and a perfect fit for Michigan's culture. Mark Rogers joins to discuss Whittingham's Urban Meyer connection, the immediate recruiting momentum, and why this hire erases the drama of the past two years.
Steve Deace wraps 2025 with a blunt look at where Michigan stands after a weird 9-3 season: Sherrone Moore's seat is officially warm, 2026 is playoff-or-bust and why the Citrus Bowl vs. Texas isn't about winning a meaningless game. Former Michigan QB David Cone joins to break down exactly what Bryce must show in those 15 bowl practices to prove he can be elite in Year 2.
IT'S HERE. The 121st edition of The Game. Michigan vs. Ohio State — with snow in the forecast, a 4-peat on the line, and BOTH teams starting the #1 overall recruit from the last two classes (Julian Sayin vs. Bryce Underwood). Mark Rogers and Steve Deace break it ALL down.
Michigan just pulled off something historic at Wrigley Field: first time EVER the Wolverines win a game while committing FIVE turnovers (and going minus-5 in turnover margin). Steve Deace breaks down the wild 40-31 escape over Northwestern that felt like 2017 all over again. Mark Rogers from The Voice of College Football joins the show with his take.
Can Bryce Underwood be fixed before The Game? Steve Deace dives deep on this week's Michigan Podcast! After back-to-back duds vs. Michigan State and Purdue, the true freshman QB is regressing. Steve lays out the data: Michigan's offense has systemically improved, but Bryce's stats are nearly identical to last year's QBs. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they debate QB development, Ohio State's elite defense, ...
The panic button is ENGAGED after Michigan's ugly win over Purdue. What was supposed to be a laugher turned into a nail-biter, exposing cracks in the Wolverines' armor. Bryce Underwood is regressing, the passing game is nonexistent, and injuries have decimated the roster. Steve calls this a poor man's 2021 team, with elite run game, elite defense, but no stabilizing QB and no margin for error. With Ohio State looming, he warns: thi...
Steve Deace injects some (what he says is) MUCH-NEEDED optimism on this week's Michigan Podcast! After a gritty 31-20 win over Michigan State, Steve pushes back on the fanbase's meltdown. Context matters: Michigan is 6-2 with a true freshman QB, three redshirt freshmen on the O-line, and no playable tackles left. They just beat Sparty on the road with 80 points in two straight trips to East Lansing, the most since the early 80s. Jo...
Michigan saves its season with a statement win over Washington, and Steve is fired up. The Wolverines answered the call after a humiliating USC loss, turning the tide with a second-half rout sparked by Cole Sullivan's game-changing interception. Steve breaks down how Michigan's 38-22 time-of-possession dominance and defensive adjustments shut down Washington's high-flying offense, holding them to under 250 yards. Joined by Mark Rog...
The Wolverines were exposed in a prime-time beatdown, raising existential questions about Sherrone Moore's leadership. Steve breaks down three glaring problems. As Washington comes to Ann Arbor, Steve calls this the most critical game of Moore's tenure. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they debate the stakes, Michigan's identity, and the "quit factor" looming against Michigan State.
It's the quarter pole, and Aaron McIntire and Noah Deace are breaking it all down on this week's Michigan Podcast. With Steve out, Aaron (an Iowa fan) and Noah dive into a bye-week reflection, playing "Buy, Sell, or Hold" on Michigan's playoff and Big Ten title chances. Are the Wolverines true contenders? Noah buys both, citing a favorable schedule and Justice Haynes' explosive play. They also tackle player props: Will Haynes break...
Michigan went OLD SCHOOL to dominate Nebraska on the road, and Steve points out how Michigan leaned on a punishing 300-yard rushing attack, led by Justice Haynes, while the defense racked up 30 pressures and seven sacks on Dylan Raiola. Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, joins the program to discuss the ceiling for this team, the receiver struggles, and what's next with a bye week looming. Plus, poll results from a wild ...
With Steve out, Aaron McIntire and Noah Deace take the wheel on this week's Michigan Podcast. Coming off a 63-3 rout of Central Michigan, the focus is once again on Bryce Underwood. Aaron, an Iowa fan, brings an outsider's perspective, questioning if Sherrone Moore will fully unleash Underwood's explosive talent in Big Ten play or rein him in against top foes like Nebraska or Ohio State. Noah breaks down the offensive line's critic...
Michigan got manhandled by Oklahoma, and Steve is not holding back on this week's Michigan Podcast. The Wolverines were physically dominated in a stunning Week 2 loss, exposing cracks in the offensive line and a lack of identity on offense. Steve dives into the coaching missteps, Sherrone Moore's conservative approach, and why Michigan must make Bryce Underwood the focal point to salvage the season. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voi...
Bryce Underwood stole the show in his Michigan debut, and Steve is ALL IN on this week's Michigan Podcast! The true freshman lit up New Mexico with poise, precision, and 250+ passing yards—prompting Steve to wonder if he could indeed be the next generational talent, and say Saturday's road test will reveal if Underwood is "HIM." The Voice of College Football, Mark Rogers, breaks down Underwood's sensational performance, Michigan's ...
Game week is HERE, and Steve Deace is fired up on this week's Michigan Podcast: Is Bryce Underwood the ONLY key to Michigan's 2025 season? Steve says yes—but not in the way you think. Joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews and Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, MP dives into why Underwood needs to be a "JAG" (just a guy) rather than a superhero to unlock Michigan's potential. Also discussed is the Wolverines' elite...
In this week's episode, Steve delivers a fiery take on why the NCAA's "hammer" never came for Michigan football and why the Wolverines' future is brighter than ever. Steve is joined by Isaiah Hole from Wolverines Wire and Locked On Wolverines, and they dive deep into the Connor Stalions saga, the NCAA investigation, and why the so-called "SignGate" is a farce.
SPECIAL EDITION of Michigan Podcast: The NCAA's final report on Michigan's "Signgate" saga is here, and Steve's got the instant reaction. From recruiting restrictions to Sherrone Moore's extended suspension and Jim Harbaugh's 10-year show cause, Steve breaks down why this "hammer" is more like a feather. He calls out the NCAA's weak case, Michigan's mishandled defense, and the exoneration of Tim Smith and Chris Partridge. Plus, a f...
This week's Michigan Podcast dives into the five biggest insights from Michigan's appearance at Big Ten Media Days. From the hype surrounding QB Bryce Underwood to the deepest defensive line since 2021, Steve breaks down what it all means for the 2025 Wolverines. Mark Rogers joins the show to discuss Underwood's potential, the receiver room challenges, and the end of Michigan's flag-planting one-year tradition. Support us at https:...
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