The Michigan Insider

In this episode (part one of a two-part midseason review), we recap the No. 8 Michigan football team's 32-29 win at Nebraska, then look at the biggest things we learned and remaining questions after the Wolverines' 6-0 start. We begin by looking at Michigan's win over the Cornhuskers, and why it might be an underrated victory for the Wolverines. We discuss Michigan's comeback victory, what the Wol...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich talk about how Mario Eugenio's departure from Michigan's class REALLY unfolded. They then share the latest on Kody Jones (after his Illinois visit) and Josh Josephs (before his Tennessee visit). Next, they turn their attention out West and share scouting reports on Kevonte Henry and Jayden Denegal after Brice's recent trip to see Michigan’s Golden State com...

In this episode, we preview the No. 9 Michigan football team's road trip to Nebraska, offering our keys the the game and our predictions for the contest. Looking at the keys to the game, we first discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Wolverines' defense. We discuss Adrian Martinez, his big-play abilities, Michigan's potential against a dual-threat quarterback and other threats Nebras...

We break down the Michigan football team's 38-17 win at Wisconsin, looking at the key takeaways and impact that Saturday's win can have on the Wolverines' season. We begin by discussing Michigan's defense, and how the Wolverines put together an elite defensive performance. We look at the pass rush, run defense and outstanding performances. We then look at Michigan's offense, and how much the Wolve...

Practice observations of Caleb Houstan, Moussa Diabate, Frankie Collins, Kobe Bufkin, Isaiah Barnes, and Terrance Williams; Plus an interview with the cousin of 5-star center Yohan Traore., Daniel Ehambe.

We preview the Michigan football team's first road test of the season at Wisconsin, looking at the keys to the game for the Wolverines and making our predictions for the matchup. We begin by looking at what Michigan's offense needs to do to have success. We discuss how concerned Wolverine fans should be about Wisconsin's nation-leading run defense, especially coupled with the run game's struggles...

In this episode, Zach Shaw recaps Michigan's 20-13 win over Rutgers by fielding questions from listeners, and just how concerning a close win with an ugly finish is for the rest of the Wolverines' season. The discussion begins at the quarterback position. Shaw discusses Cade McNamara's strong first half and brutal second half, and whether it's time to re-open the quarterback competition. He opines...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Tim's recent attendance at a Michigan basketball practice. The former Wolverine standout goes in-depth on Hunter Dickinson's physical metamorphosis, DeVante Jones' surprising touch, Brandon Johns' assertiveness, his initial impressions of the freshmen, and more. The duo also previews the major visit weekend on tap with center commit Tarris Reed and five-star big...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich highlight the reappearance of three former targets back on the radar; Cal quarterback decommit Justyn Martin, linebacker Deuce Spurlock, and USC running back decommit DeAnthony Gatson. The trio then turns its attention to recent trips to see top underclassman targets Raylen Wilson, Luke and Ryan Montgomery, and Nyckoles Harbor. The podcast closest with a pe...

In this episode, we look at the key storylines for the No. 19 Michigan football team's Big Ten opener against Rutgers, along with making out variety of predictions for Saturday's matchup. We begin by discussing the biggest keys for Michigan in the matchup on both sides of the ball. We discuss the importance for the Wolverines to neutralize the Scarlet Knights' linebackers, effectively run the ball...

In this episode, we recap the Michigan football team's 63-10 win over Northern Illinois, along with taking a more macro look at the Wolverines' 3-0 performance in non-conference play. We begin by taking a look at our biggest lasting thoughts from Michigan's blowout win. We discuss Blake Corum's continued success, the ascension of Daylen Baldwin and Cornelius Johnson, a consistent performance from...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down Michigan’s epic visit weekend. The trio shares the latest post-visit rumblings on five-star targets Domani Jackson, Josh Conerly, and Walter Nolen. Jackson's father Randy joins the podcast as one of this week's feature interviews. The crew then turns its attention to Michigan's major surges with Kenneth Grant and Amorion Walker. Plus in-depth dis...

In this episode, we discuss a number of key talking points about the Michigan football team this week, along with previewing the Wolverines' matchup against Northern Illinois. We begin by discussing the atmosphere surrounding the Michigan football team's night-game win over Washington. We discuss what worked, why the Wolverines' fan atmosphere might be underrated and how games like Saturday can ch...

Following the Michigan football team's 31-10 victory over Washington Saturday night, we look at some of the key takeaways and talking points from the game. Along the way we discuss several topics covering the scope of what happened and what it means. We examine Michigan's decision to run the ball 56 times, as well as how the Wolverines were able to run the ball so effectively. We discuss if the of...

Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz break down the visitors list for Michigan’s epic visit weekend for the Washington. The duo details Michigan’s best shot at turning the tide with five-star USC commit Domani Jackson, then discusses the significance the game versus the Huskies has in the recruitment of five-star offensive lineman Joshua Conerly. Chris Fetters from Dawgman.com joins the podcast to share the...

In this episode, we preview the Michigan football team's matchup with Washington, set to kick off before a maize-out crowd Saturday night. We look at keys to the matchup, other storylines, then make prop bets and our final prediction for the contest. We begin by looking at how the two teams match up on each side of the ball. We discuss Washington's stellar secondary, Michigan continuing its offens...

In this episode, we offer our quick takeaways and reactions to the Michigan football team opening its 2021 season with a 47-14 win over Western Michigan. We discuss some key takeaways, standouts, surprises, low moments and thoughts moving forward. Along the way, we discuss Blake Corum, Daxton Hill, Vincent Gray, young defensive players, Michigan's offensive line, J.J. McCarthy, Donovan Edwards, Ji...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down the rises of Mason Graham and Lemar Law on the defensive line recruiting board. Next, the crew highlights several of the 2023 targets Michigan reached out to on September 1st, the first day programs could initiate contact with prospects. Dante Moore, Tackett Curtis, and Jalen Brown were among those mentioned. Brown's mentor Desmond Howard has a c...

In this episode, we preview the Michigan football team's season-opening contest against Western Michigan. We discuss some storylines that stood out to us this week, keys to the game and make a series of predictions for the contest. This week, we begin by taking a look at what players had to say about the trust that Mike Macdonald has built with his players, and the significance of a culture change...

In this episode, we make a number of key predictions for the Michigan football team's 2021 season. We look back on fall camp, go game-by-game through Michigan's schedule, then take a look at our picks to be Michigan's final record, biggest trap game, leading receiver, rusher, tackler, sack-generator, freshmen of the year, most improved players of the year and MVPs on both sides of the ball.

Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz set the record straight on where Michigan stands with defensive line prospects Tawfiq Thomas and Walter Nolen Next the crew resets the defensive line board, highlighting the addition of a couple new targets. From there attention turns to reflecting upon recent scouting trips to see Jalen Brown, Joshua Josephs, Dane Key, and Kody Jones. Jones' parents appear on the podcast...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the NBA Players Association Top 100 camp performances turned in by Dug McDaniel, Jett Howard, and recent Michigan offer recipient Yohan Traore. Attention then turns to Traore's potential fit alongside recent Michigan commit Tarris Reed. The podcast concludes with NBA draft and summer league reflections. The duo assess the landing spots and performances turned in...

Concluding our series previewing the Michigan football team at each position group, we take a look at the depth chart, position battles, strengths, weaknesses and question marks in Michigan's special teams unit, while also making a bold prediction for the group. We open with a discussion of our projected depth charts at kicker, punter and in the return games. We dissect how many of the battles are...

We continue our series previewing the Michigan football team's 2021 at each position group, taking a look at the Wolverines' defensive backfield. We discuss the position battles, strengths, weaknesses, question marks and make predictions for Michigan's cornerbacks and safeties in the fall. We open with a look at the battle for the No. 2 cornerback position, along with a peek at the depth chart bat...

Continuing our series previewing the Michigan football team at each position group, we look at the Wolverines' linebacker room. We discuss the position battles that exist at linebacker, the room's strengths, weaknesses and key questions, while also making our predictions for the room in 2021. We begin by looking at the depth chart. We discuss the inside linebacker duo of Josh Ross and Michael Barr...