The Michigan Insider

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 30-10 victory over Fresno State, then look ahead to the matchup with Texas. There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz recap the Michigan football team's 30-10 win over Fresno State in both team's season-opener. They open with a look at the Wolverines’ offense, which had statistically one of its worst performances in the last six years. They discuss an offensive line that has work to do, a group of pass-catchers that could be better utilized, two standouts in Kalel Mulli...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior defensive lineman Kenneth Grant. During our conversation we touched on his from his rise from under the radar prospect, to one of the most feared defenders in the country high prospect to one of the most coveted linemen on the country, to the challenge of waiting longer than expected for his chance to start...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature junior defensive tackle, Mason Graham. One of the centerpieces of the Michigan defense, Graham talks at length about how this year's unit is responding to adversity, disrespect and developing younger players to take over larger roles. Graham also discusses how he prepared for an increased workload this season with tailored workouts and...

Behind Enemy Lines is back for 2024! In this episode, The Michigan Insider's Alejandro Zúñiga previews the Michigan Wolverines' season opener against Fresno State with Jackson Moore, who covers Bulldogs football for 247Sports. The two discuss Fresno State's unexpected coaching change, and all their returning weapons on offense alongside some question marks at offensive line. Conversation then shif...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature senior defensive back, Rod Moore. Michigan's recently appointed captain reflects the injury that will sideline him for some if not all of the season and shares an update of his rehab process. Moore also opens up about his vital role in helping keep the team together in the aftermath of the coaching departures and lucrative transfer offe...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature junior Defensive Back, Zeke Berry. We discuss a range of topics, from being under recruited in Northern California, his struggles as a freshman coming in behind a loaded DB room, his decision to turn down lucrative transfer offers, and the impact that the coaching change had on decision. Berry also spends time detailing his financial jo...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan senior offensive lineman, Giovanni El-Hadi. During our conversation with El-Hadi, we touched on a great range of topics, from his rapid rise from obscure high prospect to one of the most coveted linemen on the country, to the challenge of waiting longer than expected for his chance to start at Michigan. he also op...

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz conduct their annual Michigan football season prediction special, making picks for top individual awards for the Wolverines, as well as the team's record, finish and outlook for the season ahead. They open with a look at some of their predicted individual award-winners for the maize and blue, picking who they think will be the team’s MVP, freshman of the year and most-im...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's quarterback room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s maturity, selflessness, leadership and the relative interchangeability of its top three quarterbacks, even if Alex Orji, Davis Warren and Jack Tuttle bring different sk...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's running back room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s collective size, strength and contact courage, particularly that of Kalel Mullings and Benjamin Hall. They also discuss how with Hall and Jordan Marshall having strong...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's wide receiver room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s after-catch ability and collective shiftiness, why that’s particularly helpful with this year’s team, as well as two players they think can be breakout stars in Semaj...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's tight end room. They open by discussing the biggest strengths of the room, which has a lot to do with preseason All-American Colston Loveland, as well as tight end/fullback blocking star Max Bredeson. They then look at the room’s biggest question marks, including a proje...

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's offensive line room. They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s size and recruiting success over the years, as well as a level of experience that national media may be overlooking. They look at some of the key players that will lead the charge up front this...

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's defensive line room. They open with a look at with the strengths of what they believe is both Michigan’s strongest position group and the strongest defensive line in the country. They look at the “gifted” duo of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, what makes them the best tackle duo in the country,...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior TE, Colston Loveland. In his return trip to the studio, Colston spoke about several topics of interest to the Michigan faithful, including what he needs to do to cement his position as the best tight end in the country, some of the challenges from this off-season during the coaching transition, assuming a g...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's edge room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes talented returning players in Ernest Hausmann and Derrick Moore. They discuss what made the two great last year as non-starting edge defenders, and why they can be even better this fall i...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's linebacker room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes two budding stars in Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, as well as a physical room across the board. They discuss what makes the duo one they’re so bullish on, and what kind of pl...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior quarterback, Alex Orji. We discuss a wide range of topics, from Orji's Michigan's recruitment, to the current battle for the starting QB job. Then we dive deep into how the Michigan quarterback room's family atmosphere is an asset to all the QBs under the leadership of Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's cornerback room. They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which is of course preseason All-American and rising junior Will Johnson. They discuss what makes Johnson arguably the most complete player in the country, and the foundation his presence provides...

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's safeties room. They open with a look at some of the biggest strengths of the Wolverines' safety teams. They discuss the return of Makari Paige, the ascent of Zeke Berry and Brandyn Hillman and the additions of Wesley Walker and Jaden Mangham. Collectively, the safety room is one Shaw and Lorenz...

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz kick off their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's special teams room. They open with a look at some of the biggest strengths of the Wolverines' special teams. They discuss the continuity in style switching from Jay Harbaugh to JB Brown, as well as returning success at long-snapper and punter. They also look at new kicker Dominic Zvada, who has...

In episode two of Behind the Uniform, we visit with University of Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson and special guest Director of On-Campus Recruiting, and Will's big sister, Kayli Johnson. The siblings reflect upon Kayli's journey as a student athlete, and rapid rise in the ranks of athletic administration. Will discusses the injury adversity he dealt with last year while covering som...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz check in on how things are going in Michigan’s fall camp, discussing position battles, most important players, interesting fall camp developments and the Wolverines’ most underrated players. They open with a discussion of Michigan’s juiciest non-quarterback position battles, including offensive line, backup running back, safety, nickel, cornerback and th...

In this first episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 we talk with University of Michigan junior wide receiver Tyler Morris. We discuss everything from his rise as a star high recruit and JJ McCarthy's no. 1 option, to his recovery from his ACL tear, to his all important touchdown vs Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl Game. We dive deep into his role in maintaining the culture of the program and what...