The Michigan Insider

Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State / Louisville / Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 56-10 victory over Hawaii. Bedford shares his initials impression of new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, explains why his style is reminiscent of Michigan's approach in 1997, highlights the biggest questions facing the unit...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's third game of the season, and what the Wolverines need to show against Connecticut to continue to feel on-track about the 2022 season. On offense, the two discuss Michigan still looking for a dominant performance from the offensive line, the Wolverines search for more skill players to break out, debate the tight end usage in the gam...

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews UConn vs. Michigan with Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant. The two discuss the Huskies’ bad luck with injuries so far in 2022, the strengths on offense, and how Jim Mora might prepare his team for the big game at the Big House on Saturday afternoon.

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges breaks down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 56-10 victory over Colorado State. Borges recaps JJ McCarthy's stellar performance and explains how his emergence will change the offense. He also shares his grades for each position group, discusses Cade McNamara's role moving forward, and more

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at the biggest storylines emanating from the Michigan football team's 56-10 win over Hawaii. They begin with a look at J.J. McCarthy's exceptional first start, in which he threw three touchdowns and took control of the Wolverines' starting quarterback battle. We discuss what McCarthy showed, what it means for Michigan's season and what happens next...

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football’s matchup against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors with Jackson Moore of 247Sports. The two discuss the Rainbow Warriors’ difficult offseason, their struggles so far in 2022 and what to expect from Timmy Chang’s squad this weekend at the Big House. 

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s game against Hawaii, looking at the quarterback situation, key reserves to potentially watch, the merits (and downside) of playing easy early season opponents and ultimately make their predictions for the game.  They begin with a look at J.J. McCarthy’s starting quarterback opportunity, and how he should be measured o...

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges breaks down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 51-7 victory over Colorado State. Borges highlights gives both "the bitter and the sweet" takeaways with a heavy focus on the quarterback battle. He shares his grades for each position group and then explains why he's run with" J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback if he plays well the ne...

Following the Michigan football team's 51-7 win over Colorado State, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the two biggest storylines ruminating from the Wolverines' victory. They begin with a look at Michigan's dominant defensive line, and how the group met and exceeded week one expectations. They look at the breakout pass-rushers at the edge position, how the interior is improved from years' pas...

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the start of the contact period with the 2024 class and highlight several top targets Michigan’s coaching staff reached out to at midnight. Attention then turns to the latest in the recruitment of Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll five-star Nyckoles Harbor. Has a leader emerged? What school...

In our first game preview episode of the year, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's matchup against Colorado State, looking at key factors and some predictions for the contest. They begin with a look at the Wolverines' offense, and what would constitute a success against the Rams. They discuss Ronnie Bell, new starters or rotation players, sophomore potential breakout player...

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share the latest in the recruitments of Charlotte Providence Day stars Jadyn Davis and Chris Peal and weigh in on talk of a package deal with Channing Goodwin and Jordan Shipp. Davis' father joins the podcast for an in-depth interview, and much much more.

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football’s 2022 season-opener against the Colorado State Rams with Kevin Lytle of the Coloradoan. The two discuss the Rams’ wild offseason, the roster turnover and what to expect from a new-look team this weekend at the Big House.

Days away from the Michigan football team's 2022 season opener, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz get together for their annual prediction special. Over the course of the lengthy episode, the two break down the following: -Leading passer -Leading rusher -Leading receiver -Leading tackler -Leader in PBUs+interceptions -Leader in sacks -Offensive and defense MVPs -Offensive and defensive breakout surprises...

Our position-group preview comes to a close for 2022, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take a look at the strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's special teams room. They begin with a look at the group's strengths, of which there are many. They look at the precision of Michigan's kicking and punting games, as well as expressed adoration for the Wolverines' capabilities in coverage. T...

Our position preview series hits episode nine, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's defensive backs room. The two open with a look at the versatility of the position group, with multiple players able to fulfill multiple roles in the group. They also look at the overall athleticism and depth of the group, and why that...

Our seventh installment or our 2022 Michigan football positional preview series takes a look at the Wolverines' linebacker room. As usual, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at the strengths, question marks and predictions they have about the room. The two open with a look at Michigan's promising first-string linebackers. They look at the Wolverines' tackling as well as the potential of budding star...

Our position preview hits episode seven, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at Michigan's EDGE position group, discussing their strengths, questions and predictions for the room. Their conversation begins with a look at how the room stacks up following the departures of Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo. Shaw takes a look at the size and athleticism of this year's group, while Lore...

Our positional preview podcast series continues with our first defensive episode, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz took a look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for the Michigan football team's defensive line room. They opened with discussions about the Wolverines' run defense, new starters and the overall talent level of Mazi Smith. They look at Michigan's younger standouts in Raysh...

We continued our position group preview series and rounded out the offensive side of the ball, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz looked at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan’s offensive line room. After rehashing who the expected starting five and first four linemen off the bench are, the two open with a look at Michigan’s strengths up front. Shaw takes a look at the...

Our season preview of each position group continues with Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz taking an in-depth look at Michigan's tight ends room. As usual, the two look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for the group heading into the 2022 season. Opening with a look at the room's strengths, the two discuss the star power, depth and particularly strong run-blocking of Michigan's tig...

Our 2022 season preview series continues with our third episode, where Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's wide receiver room. They begin with a discussion of the depth and versatility of the group, which Shaw believes can be seven- or even eight-deep, and Lorenz feels is equipped to fit every kind of personnel and game plan Mic...

Our 2022 positional preview series continues with episode two, as 247Sports Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's running backs position. The two break down their view of the Wolverines' biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's running backs room. They open with a lengthy discussion of Michigan's versatility at running back, and how the Wolverines...

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz kick off our 2022 positional season preview series, taking a look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions they have for Michigan's quarterback room. They open with a discussion about the room's depth and leadership as it enters fall camp with an open position battle. The two opine on how important the position battle is to Mic...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap Michigan's annual Barbecue at the Big House. The crew breaks down down the Evan Link commitment and gives the the latest on Jadyn Davis, Chris Peal, Jyaire Hill, Zack Marshall, and more.