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Michigan and Michigan State will battle for state bragging rights and the Paul Bunyan Trophy when the two programs meet at the Big House on Saturday night. The Wolverines have won four in a row against the Spartans and lead the all-time series 75-38-5. This weekend will feature new head coaches on both sidelines, plus rosters featuring dozens of newcomers who will get their first ta...

Tommy Carr delivered an encouraging performance in Michigan’s 28-21 victory over Rutgers, but did his individual progress mask the offensive problems that continue to hold the Wolverines back? On this week’s Michigan Football Breakdown, The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb joins former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and former defensive coordinator Ron English for an in-depth film review of a...

in this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 28-21 win at Rutgers, and what did and did not work for the Wolverines in their fifth win of the season. They open with a look at the offense, and the success that Tommy Carr showed in his first road start. They discussed the value of Carr seeing the field well, working the ball to multiple pass-catchers and instin...

Michigan escaped Piscataway with a 28-21 win over Rutgers, but what should have been a comfortable victory became another frustrating showcase of the Wolverines’ season-long shortcomings. Still, there were encouraging signs, starting with an impressive performance from freshman quarterback Tommy Carr. In this week’s TMI Postgame Recap, The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk are joined by...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s road trip to take on Rutgers, and what the Wolverines need to show in what is expected to be a confidence-building game. They open with a look at the keys for Michigan’s offense. They discuss the benefits of an establishing a rushing attack against a bottom-tier run defense, but also the potential value of getting Tom...

Michigan football returns to the birthplace of college football as it meets Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Scarlet Knights have their own issues at quarterback and remain one of the nation's worst defenses, but they'll lean on a solid rushing attack and human highlight reel KJ Duff this weekend. Bobby Deren of 247Sports' Scarlet Nation joins the show to give us an inside loo...

Michigan's defense delivered a performance worthy of victory against Indiana. Its offense couldn't deliver a touchdown. On this edition of The Michigan Insider's Michigan Football Breakdown, former Michigan coordinators Al Borges and Ron English join Sam Webb to dissect the Wolverines' frustrating 13-6 overtime loss, the questionable offensive strategy that squandered a stellar defensive effort, a...

Michigan’s defense played well enough to beat Indiana. Its offense barely gave it a chance. The result was a maddening 13-6 overtime loss at Michigan Stadium that raised even more questions about the Wolverines’ offensive direction. On this edition of The Michigan Insider’s Monday Morning Quarterback, presented by Golden Limousine International, Sam Webb is joined by former Michigan quarterback Sh...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 13-6 overtime loss to No. 6 Indiana, and the big-picture impact the defeat has on the Wolverines' season. They open with a look at Michigan's offense in the game, in the latest rough showing for offensive coordinator Jason Beck and his players. They discuss what went wrong for the Wolverines in the loss to Indiana,...

Michigan's defense did everything necessary to beat Indiana. Its offense did almost nothing to reward that effort, turning a potential signature victory into a bitter 13-6 overtime loss at Michigan Stadium. In The Michigan Insider's postgame recap, Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk break down how Michigan wasted a brilliant defensive performance orchestrated by Jay Hill, whose aggressive play-calling and...

Michigan looked like a different team when Tommy Carr took over at quarterback. What does the Wolverines’ dramatic change in energy, physicality, and emotion reveal about the locker room and its leadership? On this episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, presented by Golden Limousine International, The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb is joined by former Michigan football captain Jarrett Irons and former Wolv...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s upcoming home matchup against No. 6 Indiana, and the keys for the Wolverines to pull off the upset in Ann Arbor.  They open with a look at the keys for Michigan’s offense. They discuss the Wolverines switching to Tommy Carr as starting quarterback, the importance of avoiding turnovers, why getting the ball out...

Michigan football welcomes the defending national champions to the Big House as the Indiana Hoosiers make the trip to Ann Arbor. IU isn't the same team that dominated college football in 2025 -- they eked out wins over Northwestern and Nebraska, and their 22-game winning streak came to a close last week against Ohio State. But they're still one of the nation's best teams, boasting an elite rush de...

On this week’s Michigan Football Breakdown, The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb joins former Michigan coordinators Al Borges and Ron English for an in-depth look at Michigan’s 21-18 comeback victory over Penn State, the move from Bryce Underwood to Tommy Carr, and preparing for defending national champion Indiana. (00:00) Sam and Ron English Open the Michigan Football Breakdown (01:27) Ron English Rea...

Michigan’s quarterback change sparked a dramatic 21-18 comeback victory over Penn State, but did the Wolverines find a lasting solution to their offensive struggles? On this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback, brought to you by Golden Limousine, The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb and former Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson welcome special guest and former Wolverine lineman Jack Miller to break down...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 21-18 win over Penn State, in which the Wolverines switched quarterbacks at halftime, forced three second-half turnovers and snapped a two-game losing skid with their first Big Ten win of the season.  They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which was a tale of two halves with Bryce Underwood and then Tomm...

Tommy Carr provided the spark, Michigan's defense delivered the big plays, and the Wolverines finally found a running game. But did the 21-18 comeback victory over Penn State reveal the formula for saving Michigan's season? The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk break down Carr's electrifying second-half debut, the quarterback decision now facing Kyle Whittingham, and the offensive chang...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's home matchup against Penn State, and the keys for the Wolverines to get back into the win column against a slumping Nittany Lions squad. They open up with a look at the Wolverines' offense. They discuss what needs to change for Michigan's run game to find more success, and the impact that could have on the rest of...

Either Penn State or Michigan will earn its first Big Ten win of the season when the two programs meet at the Big House on Saturday afternoon. The Nittany Lions hired Matt Campbell and imported two-dozen of his former Iowa State players last offseason. They went 3-0 in non-conference play before falling to Wisconsin, Northwestern and USC. They bring an experienced quarterback, a running game that...

Michigan is reeling, Bryce Underwood is under fire, and the coaching staff is facing mounting scrutiny. What better time to bring back Steady Droppin’ Dimes! Sam Webb and former Michigan point guard Daniel Horton launch the new season with outspoken former Michigan defensive backs coach and former Louisville and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford, who’s filling in while the search for a per...

Michigan's offense is in crisis — and the clock is ticking on Bryce Underwood and the coaches to find answers. In this week's Michigan Football Breakdown, The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb joins former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and former defensive coordinator Ron English to dissect the Wolverines' disappointing 20-14 loss at Minnesota and the issues behind another second-half collaps...

Shea Patterson joins The Michigan Insider to analyze the football team's performance following recent losses. The discussion focuses on offensive struggles, the importance of pocket presence under pressure, and potential tactical adjustments during the bye week to improve situational play. (0:00) Shea Patterson joins after Michigan's second straight loss (2:41) Bryce's struggles under pressure and...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 20-14 loss at Minnesota, and that the Wolverines’ second straight loss means for Michigan’s bye week and remaining seven games.  They open with a look at the Wolverines’ offensive struggles, and how they came to a head in Minneapolis. They discuss the scheme issues, the run-game’s poor performance on all front...

Michigan went to Minneapolis needing a response after its late collapse against Iowa. Instead, the Wolverines delivered an even more alarming sequel. In this week's Michigan Insider Postgame Recap, Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk and Alejandro Zuniga dissect Michigan's disappointing 20-14 loss to Minnesota — a game in which a 14-7 halftime lead unraveled amid three second-half turnovers, another costly spe...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview keys for the Michigan football team to beat Minnesota on the road, and predict how the game will unfold.  They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and how it can bounce back from its loss to Iowa. They break down the run game, drives that stalled in the red zone and the next step for the passing game against Minnesota’s defense.  In...