Professor and The Pundit: A Michigan Football Podcast

The boys break down what to look for out there Saturday at U-M's Spring Game, that is, other than #19 Bryce Underwood. The basketball news doesn't stop, as both Dusty May and Kim Barnes-Arico stay busy in the portal. The Prof breaks down his visit to Central Michigan #FireUpChips and their Sports Management Conference, finally we preview the epic clash at The Masters on Sunday +things only...

Dusty May stays busy in the portal with a surprising departure. The House Settlement isn't quite settled, and we break it down. And the boys discuss the wild endings in the Final Four. Rate this show! And support our sponsors: Welcome our new sponsor, Maverick Technology Partners! Check their portfolio of technology services and solutions out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mavericktechnologypartners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ O...

The unlikely Hoops Dream ended, and the Prof & Pundit say goodbye to Wolf, Dusty & crew and speculate on next steps. We also breakdown the NCAA Final Four, and the Prof thinks the Gators have the magic touch. We discuss the chess pieces moving in the House Settlement revenue-sharing game, impacting GMs around the country. You hate the basketball replay delays? Well the Pundit doesn't t...

Unlikely? Weird? Ugly (at times)? All of these things, but we're talking about Michigan basketball's sudden postseason magic and look ahead to the Sweet Sixteen. We reflect on the ladies short run, cover a bit on the House Settlement, and much more! Welcome our new sponsor, Maverick Technology Partners! Check their portfolio of technology services and solutions out at ⁠https://mavericktechnologypa...

We're back just in time to celebrate another (unlikely) banner! Yes, the Men's Hoops team surprised the B1G and brought it home. The Pundit was in Indy, so we started with hoops, discussed the prospects for the women's team, and glanced at our brackets. We also touched on Bryce Underwood's comments on The Rich Eisen Show as we move closer to the Spring Game. All this, and much more—we'll be back f...

The football calendar is finally closed, and we share a few thoughts on the Super Bowl, a positive trend in Michigan athletics on the hardwood, we peek at the prospect & challenges of adding a women's hockey program. The price of gold is up, but so is the value of many athletes on campus. We briefly look deeper inside the House Settlement and the potential fallout on campus. Finally, there are...

We're back to reflect on the conclusion of the season, the Buckeyes winning it all, and what it all means as we roll into 2025. We also discuss the surprising and at times, frustrating tale of Dusty May's first season at the helm. Finally, we dig into the latest implications of the House settlement, address a few questions and ask even more! Thanks for listening and following!! We are brou...

In this ep the boys preview the CFP playoff and Michigan's rematch with our new little buddy, Alabama in Tampa. We discuss concerns over the 12-team format and the comings and goings from Michigan football's roster. And are you ready for some hoops? Both M men and women are ranked, and they are becoming must-see TV (finally!). We briefly hit on Rich Rod's odd return to West Virginia, and given it'...

The boys hit the studio, a tad hungover, still in stunned appreciation for Michigan's unlikely victory over the Buckeyes in Columbus. What does it mean for Michigan? For Ohio State? For Ryan Day's future? We cover it all including the postgame kerfuffle. We take a quick spin around the B1G, and answer Nick Hopwood's question about the biggest win in recent Michigan -Ohio State history. Muy Beuno!...

Michigan hangs 50 on Northwestern on senior day, but the Mood in the Big House was one of hope with the news of Belleville, MI QB Bryce Underwood joining the Wolverines in 2025. We discusss the game, share some insight on the courtship of both the 5-star recruit and the billionaire donors who helped make it happen. We hit on a wild week nationally and set you up for The Game down in Columbus. Fina...

In this ep, we dig into Michigan's tough loss at undefeated Indiana. We highlight U-M's standout defensive performance alongside the frustrating, chair-tossing, offensive performance on multiple levels. The boys also get into the latest on the House settlement and the SEC's surprising decision to limit football scholarships to 85 (vs. 105 presumed to be allowed). We run through the B1G and the nat...

Chin up! The boys discuss the aftermath of Michigan's loss to #1 Oregon. We hit on the controversial opening touchdown, Davis Warren's strong performance, and both positive (yes) and concerning takeaways. We also delve into the impact of the House Settlement on walk-on athletes, preview the upcoming Indiana game, and provide a roundup of Big Ten and national football news. Additionally, we touch o...

Not only did Michigan football need this one --- they HAD to have it. The boys break down the MSU game, the postgame kerfuffle, and why retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy was so important. We also discuss the penalty and turnover-free performance, along with a few sights & sounds for another night game. The Pundit prepares you for #1 Oregon visiting the Big House and The Prof adds a couple of hi...

If fans were reeling after Washington, they are on the floor this week after limping out of Champaign only able to muster a single touchdown in the 21-7 embarrassing defeat. It's rough. How rough? We discuss the Mood of the fanbase, the outlook looking forward, the MSU Spartans coming to town. We also chat about the idea of U-M putting advertising in Michigan stadium, whip around the Big Ten and C...

The boys are back after a brief Prof & Pundit fan tour of Europe, Scandinavia and the subcontinent. We briefly hit on the concerning loss at Washington and the status of our empty QB cupboard, and the reality that we're presently in a fight for the middle of the Big Ten. We hit on Coach CB confronting loud Husky fans, Connor Stalions making the podcast rounds, the impact (questions really) on...

THANK YOU NEW LISTENERS! 🙏 This week, we dive into Michigan's nail-biting victory over Minnesota—yes, the jug is back in Schembechler Hall! But despite the win, questions linger. Kind of like the Gophers did on Saturday. We explore Alex Orji’s progress as a quarterback and celebrate Mullings' impressive transition to RB1. We examine the defense’s mixed performance and the questionable calls that...

The lads cover Michigan's improbable, collision-filled smashing victory over USC in their B1G debut. We cover the highs, the questions and much more. We hit on Sights & Sounds from this historic day, offer a quick tribute to Oscar's Bar & Grill, have a chuckle at Nebraska's expense and spin through the rest of the B1G. Follow and rate this podcast! We are brought to you by Nick...

Fifty! THANK YOU listeners!! In this milestone ep we discuss the victory on the scoreboard over Arkansas State...but the game made Michigan fans & the coaching staff wiggle. We hit you straight with the concerns, and attempt to squeeze a drop of Brightside out of a stone. Don't look now - with another massive game at the Big House against Southern Cal on Saturday the Pundit will get you re...

All good things? If you open this podcast you came for therapy (or revel in our misery). Either way we've got what you need: a breakdown of the beatdown at the hands of Texas, where we lost the game, and yes - a bit of Mr. Brightside to raise you up. We whip around the Big Ten to find we're not the only ones who struggled, and nationally, smile when we realize at least Notre Dame does not...

The opener is in the books and if you felt a tad uneasy deep into the 4th you were not alone our Michigan football friends. We break down the "opportunities" and positives from Michigan's 30-10 win over Fresno State and add a few sights & sounds from Saturday. The Pundit prepares you for the MASSIVE Top 10 showdown Saturday against the Texas Longhorns, and we close with a whip ar...

The boys get you ready for Saturday's season kickoff against Fresno State, we discuss Michigan's 2024 captains, the key position groups, and the Pundit provides his scouting report on The Bulldogs. We discuss a few playoff predictions and Dooley sympathizes with Kirk Herbstreit. We also continue the discussion of NIL and the impact of the proposed House settlement on athletic departments....

Why are so many people discounting Michigan's chances to make the 12-team CFP playoff? We break down the major barriers and rank the toughest opponents. And because you, our followers, are very learned and surrounded by countless leather-bound books...the boys break down the huge House et al lawsuit settlement and its major implications on college athletics. Follow and share! We are brought to...

The boys are back after a brief summer hiatus! We get into the key questions we're getting ahead of Michigan's national title defense, fall camp rumors, the Pundit cuts right to the chase with the CFP Playoff outlook the latest NCAA shot at Jim Harbaugh, and much more! We are brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Hopwood and Peak Wealth Management ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A Wolverine record at the NFL Draft in Detroit. Who went where, and how do they fit with their new teams?  Dusty May continues to acquire players and they got a BIG ONE on Monday. We are brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Hopwood and Peak Wealth Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Retire With Confidence. Go Blue! Twitter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Th...

The Defending Champs show off their rings in the Spring Game. The quarterback race may be far from settled…With ten new starters on the offense, we’ll help you get to know a few. Dusty May has a coaching staff and a roster and the NFL Draft is this week. We are brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Hopwood and Peak Wealth Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Retire With...