Episodes
This is it. Michigan will play for all the marbles Monday night in Houston. We discuss the matchup against Washington, keys to victory and offer up our predictions for the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/07/24
Michigan finally overcame its playoff hurdle by beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl in an overtime thriller. The defense shined and the offense delivered in crunch time to send Michigan to the national championship vs. Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/02/24
Michigan and Alabama are close to kicking off a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, and the Wolverine Confidential crew is in Southern California to discuss everything you need to know about the matchup. We start with some of the more interesting/entertaining/noteworthy items out of media day before getting into Xs and Os. Can Michigan slow Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe? Will the Wolverines be able to run the ball? We offer our predictions for the game. Learn more about...
Published 12/31/23
It's not just Alabama. Michigan has apparently stopped watching practice film on its tablets, too. We recap the latest in the great tablet mystery, plus give our takeaways from practice, the Beef Bowl and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/30/23
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh spoke to media at Disneyland and sidestepped questions about his future, saying he had a “one-track mind” ahead of the Rose Bowl. Plus, Alabama is changing the way it watches film in light of sign-stealing allegation against Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/29/23
We recap Michigan's haul during the early signing period, including a breakdown of some of its top recruits. Plus Nick Saban's coup in hiring former Michigan assistant George Helow. Will it make a difference for the Rose Bowl?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/22/23
Juwan Howard resumed head coach duties for Michigan's game against Eastern Michigan, and the Wolverines rolled to an 83-66 win. Plus, signing day is Wednesday, and the crew discusses what to expect from Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/18/23
Still a few weeks out from the Rose Bowl, we're joined by AL.com Alabama beat writer Nick Alvarez to discuss how the Crimson Tide got here, Jalen Milroe, a loaded defense and more ahead of the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/14/23
We debate Michigan's MVP for 2023: J.J. McCarthy? Blake Corum? Roman Wilson? Mike Sainristil? On a team this balanced and productive, it's not an easy call. We also talk transfer portal: Who's already left, who might leave, and how Michigan can use the portal to its advantage. Lastly, we talk hoops: The Michigan men got a win on Sunday, but Juwan Howard found himself in the news for alleged misbehavior. We separate fact from fiction in this bizarre story. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 12/11/23
The Wolverines are Big Ten champions for a third straight year, improving to 13-0 by smothering Iowa 26-0. They moved up to No. 1 in the playoff rankings, and their reward is facing No. 4 Alabama, which knocked off Georgia in the SEC title game, in the Rose Bowl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/04/23
Michigan enters Saturday's Big Ten championship game as a massive favorite. We discuss the matchup and how Iowa got here with one of the worst offenses in the country. Plus we dive into the rest of the College Football Playoff field: Who might the Wolverines play in the semis, and where? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/30/23
The Wolverines made it three-in-a-row over the Buckeyes on Saturday, scoring a pair of key turnovers and getting strong play from Blake Corum. We discuss the game, why Michigan came out victorious and look ahead to a familiar opponent, Iowa, in the Big Ten title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/27/23
Michigan and Ohio State are both undefeated heading into Saturday's top-3 showdown in Ann Arbor. Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for the Wolverines, but a trip to the Big Ten championships and a likely playoff spot are on the line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/22/23
Michigan got past Maryland but it wasn't easy. Jim Harbaugh will remain sidelined against Ohio State. And Chris Partridge is the latest casualty in the ongoing sign-stealing investigation. We discuss the latest victory for the football team and look ahead to rivalry week against Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/20/23
Michigan football is set to visit Maryland on Saturday. Will Jim Harbaugh be allowed on the sideline? A judge will decide. Harbaugh appeared to be in a great mood on Monday, delivering an entertaining press conference. What do we make of the "Michigan vs. Everybody" mantra? We discuss that before previewing Harbaugh's court appearance and, of course, the football game against Maryland. We close the podcast by discussing the men's basketball team's 3-0 start. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 11/16/23
Michigan's football team was in the air flying to State College when it found out the Big Ten was suspending Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season. Without their head coach, the Wolverines delivered an emphatic response by beating Penn State 24-15 on the road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/13/23
Off-the-field stuff aside, there's a big game this Saturday in the Big Ten. No. 3 Michigan plays No. 10 Penn State in State College, the toughest test to date for the Wolverines. We're joined by PennLive.com writer Johnny McGonigal to discuss the Nittany Lions, Drew Allar and predict how this game might play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/09/23
Michigan crushed Purdue in a game that looked a lot like every other game Michigan has played this season. The Wolverines are 9-0, but there are a few concerns: What's with the running game? And will the Big Ten punish the program for its alleged sign-stealing? We tackle those questions and preview Michigan's showdown with Penn State. Plus, we preview the men's and women's basketball seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/06/23
Michigan's sign-stealing scandal has taken another twist as Central Michigan is now investigating whether Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who is at the center of the NCAA's investigation into the Wolverines for allegedly stealing signs through prohibited means, was on the CMU's sideline wearing Chippewas-affiliated attire during a game at Michigan State this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/03/23
After a week off for the bye, the guys are back to recap where things stand with Michigan football and the sign-stealing allegations. We bring everyone up to speed, discuss the latest and where the football program goes from here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/31/23
Michigan won at Michigan State 49-0, perhaps the Wolverines' most dominant game in a season full of them. We discuss what made this performance so good. It wasn't a perfect week for Michigan, though, because of the NCAA investigation into whether the program's scouting and sign stealing practices were against the rules. We bring you the latest as Michigan enters its bye week. Plus, some basketball and hockey talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/23/23
Another NCAA probe into the Michigan football program has been launched, this time for alleged scouting violations and illegal signal-stealing. An analyst is reportedly at the center of the investigation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/20/23
Have things cooled after last year's tunnel drama? Do the Spartans stand a chance? MSU beat writer Matt Wenzel joins wolverines reporters Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke for a behind-the-scenes look at how the two teams are handling an important week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/19/23
he Wolverines hammered Indiana on Saturday, overcoming a slow start by ending the game on a 52-0 run. The team is 7-0 heading into rivalry week against Michigan State.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/16/23
Michigan football is undefeated at the midway point of the regular season and ranked near the top of the country in many categories. We discuss the Wolverines' impressive start and whether Indiana has any chance of slowing them down. Jim Harbaugh spoke about his contract situation this week. Where do both sides stand on that topic? Plus, we share the most important news from Big Ten basketball media days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/12/23