THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

The Blue Print is back — and there’s a LOT to talk about. With an entirely new coaching staff in Ann Arbor, we break down what Michigan Football should look like this season. What changes schematically? What happens to the culture? And how quickly can this new staff put its stamp on the program? We dive into expectations, identity, recruiting impact, and what fans should realistically expect in ye...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt recap Super Bowl LX and all of its Michigan ties.  Jake shares his memories of what it was like playing for Seahawks Special Team Coordinator Jay Harbaugh back when he was the Wolverine’s Tight End’s Coach.  And both guys reminisce on how quickly impressed they were by Seattle Head Coach Mike Macdonald during his time as Michigan...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt talk about the new culture that Kyle Whittingham is instilling within the Michigan football program, most notably at the QB position.  Devin shares his insight on incoming quarterback Colin Hurley and how he could potentially push Bryce Underwood for the starting job while Jake looks back on how internal competition brought out t...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt share their thoughts on Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football National Championship. How’d the Hoosiers manage to pull this off with such a low percentage of “Blue Chip” talent?  And did we just witness the final chapter in the greatest sports story ever seen?  Devin and Jake share their thoughts. Then, one of th...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt share their thoughts on Indiana’s incredible rise and why accusations of “cheating” might just be the biggest compliment that you could pay them.  The guys also discuss the need for Bryce Underwood to take a page from Curt Cignetti’s book and begin emphasizing process over results. Then, as the Wolverines welcome a new coaching s...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt share their thoughts on Michigan’s 41-27 loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl.  While the country cooled on Arch Manning, he went to work and got better; unfortunately, the Wolverines wound up bearing the brunt of that. Then, Devin and Jake dive into Bryce Underwood and break down the areas in which he needs to improve. Devin also in...

On this episode of The Blue Print, we react to the stunning news out of Ann Arbor as Michigan hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines. We break down why Michigan targeted Whittingham, what he brings to the program, and how his physical, disciplined, defense-first brand of football fits perfectly with Michigan’s identity and the demands of the Big Ten. The conversatio...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt share their thoughts on Michigan’s ongoing search for their next head coach.  From Biff to Brohm, from Dillingham to Whittingham, the guys break down all of the options and explain why the right man for the job is the guy currently under your own roof. Plus, we’ll begin looking ahead to the Wolverines and Longhorns in this year’s...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt are joined by legendary head coach and current co-host of the Stampede podcast, Mack Brown. Coach Brown shares some of his comparisons between Bryce Underwood and Vince Young and explains how he would coach a high-profile QB in the NIL era.  Coach also reveals some of his gripes with today’s college football climate from rampant...

Sherrone Moore has been fired with cause as Michigan's head football coach. Jake and Devin react to the news and dive into what it means for the program and who Michigan could go to next for their head coaching opening. Subscribe to The Blue Print for weekly Michigan football breakdowns, film analysis and in-depth discussion from lifelong Wolverines insiders.  Show us that you’re true maize and bl...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt recap Indiana’s win over Ohio State in the Big 10 Championship game.  So how did this school with hardly any football history to speak of just rattle off an undefeated regular season with a win against the undefeated Buckeyes to cap it off?  Two words: Curt… Cignetti.  Devin and Jake go deep on what makes Coach Cignetti so succes...

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt recap Ohio State’s 27-9 win over the Wolverines.  Jake points out the unfortunate reality that Michigan just does not appear to be in the Buckeye’s class right now while Devin stresses that it isn’t necessarily time to jump ship but it’s not time to be sipping Mai Tai’s either. Then, Devin breaks down Bryce Underwood’s performanc...

It’s the week that we’ve all been waiting for! On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt get you ready for Michigan and Ohio State at the Big House in Ann Arbor!  Dev lays out some of his recent observations and keys to the game including the promising development of Bryce Underwood, the Wolverines potential to succeed in the running game and why they’ve got to be cautio...

It may have been tighter than expected but it counts just the same! On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt provide their high-level analysis of Michigan’s 24-22 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago.  The guys lay out in detail the positive signs of development that they’re seeing from Bryce Underwood while also highlighting some of the new mistakes that t...

Breaking down the Wolverines at the bye! On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin and Jake take stock of where Michigan finds themselves at the bye as they prepare for the season’s final stretch run.  The guys run through the team’s key injuries and explain why some of the infrastructure around Bryce Underwood may not be quite as sound as it needs to be to get the most out of the freshman QB...

It may not have been pretty, but as they say, a win is a win!  On the latest edition of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner take you through a somewhat disappointing 21-16 win for Michigan over Purdue as the guys put Bryce Underwood under the microscope.  Is the star freshman progressing the way that we had hoped?  Is the coaching staff giving him the right tools to succeed?  And how do we...

Michigan wins again — this time over rival Michigan State. Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down the rivalry victory on The Blue Print. Devin shares his biggest takeaways from the game and dives deep into his QB breakdown, while Jake goes to the film to show how Michigan dominated. The guys also discuss what the future looks like for Semaj Morgan and preview next week’s matchup against Purdue. Su...

The Blue Print crew breaks down Michigan’s statement win over Washington and what it means for the Wolverines’ season moving forward. Devin dives into his QB breakdown — what Bryce Underwood did so well and where he can still improve — while Jake goes deep into the film to highlight how the defense shut down the Huskies’ high-powered offense. The guys wrap up by looking ahead to next weekend’s riv...

Join us ahead of the electrifying Washington vs. Michigan showdown for the ultimate all-inclusive tailgate experience. From unique tailgate games, competitions, music, and live show of The Blue Print featuring Jake Butt and Chris Wormley, this event has everything a football fan could ask for. Whether you root for the Huskies or ride with the Wolverines, this is the place to rally with fans, soak...

On this episode of The Blue Print, the guys dive into Michigan’s disappointing loss to USC and break down why the Wolverines looked so bad on both sides of the ball. Devin gives his QB evaluation and what needs to change moving forward, while Jake takes a hard look at the defense and how it got exposed. The guys also turn the page and preview next week’s matchup against Washington — what Michigan...

The Blue Print Podcast is back with full coverage of Michigan football’s 24-10 win over Wisconsin. Devin and Jake break down the Wolverines’ offensive performance, including an in-depth quarterback evaluation and what the unit needs to clean up heading into a huge matchup this weekend. The guys also preview Michigan vs. USC, diving into key storylines, players to watch, and how this Michigan team...

On this episode of The Blue Print, hosts Devin Gardner and Jake Butt take a deep dive into the Big Ten landscape, starting with Penn State and quarterback Drew Allar. How good are the Nittany Lions, and what does Allar bring to the table as Michigan continues its push for another conference title? The guys then turn their attention to Michigan’s upcoming showdown with Wisconsin. With the Wolverine...

On this episode of The Blue Print, the guys break down Michigan’s hard-fought 30-27 win over Nebraska to kick off Big Ten play. Devin gives his in-depth QB evaluation, the crew highlights the Wolverines’ terrific defensive performance, and they look ahead to what Michigan needs to sharpen during the bye week before the next stretch of conference battles.  It’s all here—analysis, insight, and hones...

On this episode of The Blue Print, the guys break down Michigan football’s dominant win over Central Michigan and what it means moving forward. Bryce Underwood took his game to another level, showing why he’s one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in college football.  Later, Devin and Jake dive into their QB evaluation segment, giving you an inside look at what Michigan’s signal-callers are...

On this episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down Michigan football’s loss to Oklahoma and what it really means for the Wolverines moving forward. Should fans be worried about Michigan’s first setback of the season, or is this the kind of loss that can help the team improve before the grind of Big Ten play? The guys dive into their weekly quarterback e...