Garage Takes

The Michigan Wolverines are your Big Ten Champions as they steam roll Iowa with a 42-3 victory in Indy. They draw the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP semifinal. Michigan State earns a spot in the Peach Bowl against Pittsburgh. We also take a deep look at what is wrong with the current CFP format and the non-CFP bowl games that continue to mean less and less each year as the nation's best players choos...

Michigan finally gets over the hump and beats the Buckeyes. With a Big Ten Championship and National Championship possibilities at stake, a dangerous matchup in Indy awaits them against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mel Tucker wins Coach of the Year in the Big 10. A huge weekend of conference championship football awaits us as the CFP starts to take final form.

Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines get the WIN over Ohio State in the Big House! Instant reactions to the game and what this means for the program moving forward. Go Blue!!!

The time has finally come. With everything on the line, can Michigan FINALLY get over the hump and beat Ohio State in Ann Arbor this weekend? GO BLUE!!!

A few good friends give some great college football playoff scenarios as we head down the final two game stretch of the regular season. As we discuss those scenarios, we also talk about a huge upcoming matchup between MSU and Ohio State while discussing what MSU needs to do to pull off the upset in Columbus. What did Michigan's win last week at Penn State show you about this football team? Are the...

The CFP committee puts Michigan in front of Michigan State this week in the rankings and explains their rationale, but was it fair? Both teams play the same three teams to close out the season. Brant and Dave make predictions for the next three weeks. Lastly, they take a look back at the opening night college basketball games for Michigan and MSU this past week and what lies ahead.

Dave decided to still show up for the podcast this week after a depressing Michigan loss to MSU this past weekend. What's next for both teams and what did the CFP committee tell you this week? A preview of Michigan, MSU, and Big Ten basketball as we quickly approach the start of the season. .

The time has come for an undefeated showdown in East Lansing this Saturday at noon. Who has the upper hand? What do both teams have to do in order to secure a win this weekend? What football program needs this win more? Regardless of what team you are pulling for, let's all agree that this weekend deserves all the hype it is getting.

Brant and Dave talk about what Michigan needs to do this weekend to power their way over Northwestern and avoid limping into East Lansing next weekend. Of course we are obligated to talk about the Lions and forced to ask the question...is Jared Goff seriously this bad?? Lastly, a Detroit Pistons season preview and why you casual fans should be paying more attention to Cade Cunningham and the team...

Winning a midseason reward is about as meaningful as winning a Dundy at Dunder Mifflin, but it's time to hand some awards out to our Michigan football players! Also, we talk more about what a hypothetical 8 or even 12 team college football playoff might look like if it were actually in place this season.

Brant and Dave take on a mailbag of questions from friends and listeners of the show about the Lions, Michigan, and Michigan State. We had fun this one!

Brant and Dave debate whether or not J.J. McCarthy should be Michigan's starting a QB. If not now, then when and how should the coaching staff make the transition? An overall recap of key takeaways from last week's college football games and NFL games. Tune in and be sure to follow the Garage Takes podcast so you get updates when a new episode is uploaded!

Brant and Dave give their takes on who is better right now as of today and who has the brighter future between Michigan and Michigan State football. Is Jared Goff here to stay in Detroit? What direction should Brad Holmes take this organization after this season?

We take a look at Week 1 of the NFL season and reflect on the Detroit Lions loss to the 49ers while we look ahead at a tough Monday Night Football matchup at Green Bay this week. Michigan State has a statement game coming up this weekend away at the Miami Hurricanes. Can Mel Tucker get a big signature win for his program? How should we feel about a run heavy dominant win against Washington under t...

Brant and Dave recap and give their garage takes on Michigan and Michigan State's first week of action. As we look ahead into their matchups in week two, what can we expect from both schools? We also preview the first week of NFL action and give our thoughts on what to expect for the Lions and Dan Campbell's new regime.

Brant and Dave take a deep dive into Week 1 of the college football season, specifically focusing on Michigan and Michigan State. What are you hoping/expecting to see this weekend out of both teams and what bets are you placing your money on?

Brant and Dave give their takes on why even the national media is down on Michigan Football this season. What does Jim Harbaugh need to do this season to keep his job? Also, game by game predictions for the Wolverines this fall. Over/Under 7.5 wins? Brant's Best Bets...self-named.