The Michigan Insider

Michigan is a heavy underdog as it travels to face the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers this Saturday in Bloomington. Under first-year coach Curt Cignetti, IU is 9-0 and eyeing a Big Ten Championship berth and College Football Playoff spot. The Hoosiers boast the second-best scoring offense in the country and the third-best total defense. Where has this turnaround come from, and what must the Wolverine...

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich the projected flip of top 10 corner Shamar Earls from Georgia to Michigan on the heels of his recent visit to Ann Arbor. The conversation then shifts to several other committed defensive backs slated to visit and considering flips including Colorado pledge Alex Graham, Pittsburgh pledge Elijah Dotso...

Michigan figured out enough of a passing game, used Orji on +1 Runs, and beat Michigan State 24-17. Now #1 ranked Oregon comes to town. Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, And Daniel Horton discuss whether Michigan can pull off an upset? And is there an update on the nation's #1 recruit? Michigan is trying to flip Mr. Bryce Underwood, but is there receptiveness? Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting spo...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s upcoming clash against No. 1 Oregon, and discuss what the Wolverines need to do to pull off the upset. They open with a look at the biggest keys of Michigan’s offense. They discuss the offensive line’s need to be more physical, the running back room trying to bounce back after a down week, and why Michigan’s passing g...

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 24-17 victory over MSU. and preview Oregon. Vance and Sam highlighted the strong play of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, who looked like first-round picks, but emphasized the need for better tackling and execution on third down. Bedford also gave his keys to defendi...

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 24-17 victory over MSU, and preview Oregon. Al and Sam highlighted the effective use of Alex Orji in the second half on +1 runs that led to crucial momentum shifts. They noted Michigan State's aggressive triggering safeties, which led to 11 tackles near the line of scrimmage. Davis Warren'...

Michigan is hosting No. 1 Oregon at the Big House! The Ducks are 8-0 and have an inside track to a Big Ten Championship Game appearance following their win over Ohio State. They're led by a Heisman frontrunner, QB Dillon Gabriel, a playmaking slot receiver in Tez Johnson and one of PFF's top-ranked running backs, Jordan James. Erik Skopil of Duck Territory on 247Sports breaks down that entertainin...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga preview the Michigan men's basketball team's 2024-25 season, looking at the top players, expectations and predictions for the Wolverines. They open with a discussion on Michigan’s most important players this season, led by three star transfers. They then discuss the bench players they think can exceed expectations, before making picks for MVP, leadin...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 24-17 win over Michigan State, and how the Wolverines got back in the win column for the first time in four weeks. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense. They discuss the Wolverines’ crafty game plan, improved play at receiver and offensive line, clutch red zone performance, the stability that Davis Warren br...

On this edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton preview the Michigan vs Michigan State game this weekend, Michigan Men's Basketball Season Preview & they revisit the NFL MVP discussion. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, Underground Printing, and Ann Arbor original since 2001. Get your Michigan branded apparel, including your season t-shirt...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s upcoming matchup against rival Michigan State, and what it will take the for the Wolverines to get back in the win column after two straight road losses. They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and why a return to more of what worked in September is needed to finish October strong. They discuss how turnovers — or...

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the commitment of five star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, the highest rated offensive lineman in program history. We the preview the possibility of an epic run of commits. From there the discussion turns to the commitment of 2026 wide receiver commitment Jaylen Jaylen Pile, and the effort...

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford and TMI's Sam Webb break down Michigan's 21-7 loss to Illinois. Vance and Sam highlight both positive plays and areas for improvement. coming out of the bye. He praised standout performances turned in by Jyaire Hill, Aamir Hall, Jaishawn Barham, but emphasized the need for better play fr...

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 21-7 loss to Illinois. Al and Sam discussed Jack Tuttle's performance and the ongoing ongoing offensive struggles coming out of the bye. The discussion then shifts to what direction the coaching staff will go in now. . They debated the merits of starting Davis Warren versus Alex Orji, with...

Michigan football has arrived at its first rivalry game of the 2024 season: The Wolverines host Michigan State on Saturday night at the Big House in the battle for Paul Bunyan. The Spartans are also 4-3, and 2-2 in the Big Ten, but just knocked off Iowa in perhaps their most impressive win of the season. Stephen Brooks of SpartanTailgate joins Behind Enemy Lines to break down MSU's strengths and w...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz recap the Michigan football team's 21-7 loss to Illinois. They look at what went wrong for the Wolverines, and what it means moving forward now that Michigan is 4-3 on the season. They open with a long look at what went wrong offensively. They look at the Wolverines’ inability to convert on productive dives, their continued struggles at quarterback, some...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s matchup at No. 22 Illinois, and what the Wolverines must do to start the second half of their season off with a win. They open with a look at what Michigan’s offense must do against the Fighting Illini. They discuss the Wolverines’ need to come out with energy and drive, especially in the run game, and show more poise...

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb take a deep dive into the Ohio State defense after six games, with a heavy focus on the Buckeyes' nailbiter versus Oregon. Borges highlights Ohio State's strong total defense (251 yards per game) and their reliance on base defenses and cover four. He notes potential weaknesses, such as vulnerability to tempo and double moves, parti...

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford take a deep dive into the Ohio State offense after six games, with a heavy focus on the Buckeyes' nailbiter versus Oregon. Bedford highlights Ohio State's reliance on tempo and formations to the boundary, which have caused issues for Michigan's defense. He emphasizes the need for better...

Michigan football meets Illinois in Champaign in the first ranked-versus-ranked matchup at Memorial Stadium since 2000. The Wolverines face a 5-1 Fighting Illini side in an important day for that program ... and a pivotal game for U-M coming off its bye week. Behind Enemy Lines explores why Saturday is so important to Illinois, why the Illini aren't your typical Bret Bielema team, and where the Wo...

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich give the latest in defensive back and wide receiver recruiting, with a strong on Michigan's pursuit of Monroe (N.C.) safety Jordan Young, Pittsburgh safety commit Elijah Dotson, Colorado defensive back commit Alex Graham, Oregon cornerback commit Brandon Finney, and North Carolina State wide receive...

Sam Webb, Devin Gardner and Daniel Horton preview Michigan's upcoming game at Washington, Saturday, talk NIL matters like Dave Portnoy's remarks about putting up funds to secure quarterbacks for Michigan, and follow up Jared Goff's Monday Night Football performance with ranking the NFL's top quarterbacks. Sam, Devin and Daniel take a thorough look at Michigan's issues, and talk about what can't be...

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 27-17 loss to Washington. Vance and Sam highlight both positive plays and areas for improvement. Vance focused attention on why the defense is surrendering so many pass plays over 10yards especially against tempo. He graded the defensive line as C+, linebackers as B...

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 27-17 loss to Washington. Al and Sam discussed Alex Orji's 16 snaps and the ongoing his ongoing struggles with passing game, this time evidenced by two tipped balls. The conversation then shifted to the switch to Jack Tuttle and the three straight scoring drives he led, highlighting his co...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down what went wrong in Michigan's 27-17 win over Washington, as well as what the Wolverines need to fix during the bye week before the second half of the season. They open with a look at what went wrong for the Wolverines in Seattle. They discuss Michigan’s nightmare start, a three-drive resurgence mid-game with Jack Tuttle taking over at quarterb...