Wolverine Confidential

Wolverine Confidential

Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.

Episodes

December 22, 2025 37 mins
Three top candidates appear to be off the board for Michigan, as it nears Week 2 of looking for a new football coach. Where things stand with Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham and Jedd Fisch, and some new names to know. Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is moving on. Plus, Michigan men’s basketball wins in its most lopsided fashion yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former Michigan TE and current BTN color analyst Jake Butt joins the show to discuss the Wolverines’ coaching search, potential candidates and the College Football Playoff field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We bring you the latest on Sherrone Moore's legal situation after he was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Then we turn the page to Michigan's search to replace him as head football coach, a situation made messier by the status of the school's athletic director and president. Plus, some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday for violating university policy by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The crew reacts to the news and discusses Biff Poggi becoming interim head coach, potential candidates to replace Moore and what this latest scandal means for the program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Wolverines debuted a brand new freshman QB in Bryce Underwood, saw some new faces debut, went 9-3 but lost some of their biggest games of the season in overwhelming fashion. We discuss the 2025 season and debate whether it was a success or failure. Plus, a new special teams coordinator was hired, a new Big Ten champion was crowned, the College Football Playoff field is set, and updates on Michigan men’s and women’s basketball a...
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Michigan signed 27 players to its 2026 recruiting class during the early signing period this week. From flips to five-stars, we break down the class. Plus, Michigan fired its special teams coach, Big Ten play starts for the Michigan basketball teams this weekend, and the Michigan hockey team has a massive rivalry series coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan's win streak in the rivalry came to an emphatic end with a 27-9 loss to Ohio State. Were the Wolverines' struggles more a product of game plan, execution or a stark talent gap? The crew breaks down what went wrong and what it means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We preview Saturday’s Michigan-Ohio State showdown in Ann Arbor, with updates on injuries, storylines on both sides, keys to victory and offer up our predictions. The Wolverines go for five in a row in the rivalry, and this year have postseason hopes riding on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan beat Maryland soundly Saturday. How did the Wolverines do it and does it inspire confidence for Saturday's showdown with No. 1 Ohio State? We discuss all of that and some hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan football needs to win its final two games of the regular season for a shot at a playoff berth, but even it beats Maryland and No. 1 Ohio State, is a spot in the 12-team field a lock? The podcast crew debates and also previews Saturday's game against the Terrapins. Plus, recapping the latest hoops action before closing with a dive into Michigan's newest commit in the 2026 class -- Saline three-star quarterback Tommy Carr.  ...
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The Wolverines beat Northwestern on a walk-off field goal from Dominic Zvada. We recap the action-packed five-turnover game, Andrew Marsh’s big day, what went right (and wrong) for Bryce Underwood and the environment at Wrigley Field. The men’s and women’s basketball teams continue winning. Hockey picks up a key road split at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Coming off a bye, the Michigan football team will head to Chicago's Wrigley Field to face Northwestern. We discuss the keys to the game and what Michigan needs to do to stay in the Big Ten title hunt. The back half of the episode covers Michigan men's and women's basketball. The men are coming off an overtime win over Wake Forest while the women are gearing up for a top-25 showdown with Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Michigan's men's basketball team had a near-flawless season-opener, scoring 121 points in a blowout victory. The women's team is off to a 2-0 start with a pair of convincing victories, while the hockey team split a high-scoring series against Wisconsin. On the recruiting trail, the football program ended a long drought by picking up a pair of commitments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan kept its postseason hopes alive, narrowly beating Purdue in Bryce Underwood’s worst game of the season. We discuss what went wrong, Jordan Marshall’s career performance and run down the team’s long list of injuries. Plus, the men’s basketball team opens the regular season Monday against Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We preview Michigan's football game against Purdue. The Boilermakers arrive at the Big House having not won a Big Ten game since 2023. Michigan does have some injury concerns however. We also preview the men's and women's basketball seasons, which tip off early next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Wolverines beat the Spartans 31-20 Saturday for their fourth straight win in the rivalry. We discuss how they did it and what stood out from the matchup as Michigan improves to 6-2 and 4-1 in the Big Ten to keep its conference title and College Football Playoff hopes alive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It’s always the first on the preseason check for Michigan: Beat rival Michigan State. The Wolverines will get their opportunity to do that and keep their season alive Saturday in East Lansing. We preview the matchup, discuss the week that was in Ann Arbor, update injuries and give out our predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fueled by some huge defensive plays, Michigan beat Washington on Saturday 24-7. The podcast crew discusses what went right for the Wolverines and the significance of the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is Michigan's game vs. Washington on Saturday a must-win? The Wolverines have no margin for error in the second half after suffering their second loss of the season last week against USC. Their task doesn't get much easier this week against an explosive Huskies offense with a quarterback coming off a record-setting game. The crew shares their scouting report on the Huskies and the keys to the game for Michigan.  Learn more about yo...
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The Wolverines made another cross-country flight and lost a football game. We discuss what went wrong for Michigan in Los Angeles, why the defense struggled the way it did, and the path forward for the team. Highlights, lowlights and what Sherrone Moore and players said afterward at the Coliseum. We wrap up the episode talking James Franklin and his quick downfall at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
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