The Michigan Insider

In an admittedly lengthy episode, we review how Michigan has gotten to this point, what’s next and tackle listener questions about Jim Harbaugh, Don Brown and more. We open by resetting our conversation from Sunday’s episode, looking at the seat temperatures of Brown and Harbaugh. We then go big picture and look at what has gone the most wrong in the Jim Harbaugh era, diving into defensive tackle...

In this episode, we break down the Michigan football team's 38-21 loss to No. 13 Indiana, what went wrong for the Wolverines and what's next. We begin by discussing the biggest surprises for Michigan in yet another stunning loss. We look at the Wolverines' continued defensive coverage woes, lack of a pass rush and run game and whether or not Michigan had an energy problem in the first half. We als...

In this episode, we preview the No. 23 Michigan football team’s road matchup against No. 13 Indiana. We begin with some discussions of players we’re keeping a close eye on from the Wolverines. In doing so, we look at Michigan’s offensive line and a potential shakeup among the starting group, if Indiana’s offensive line is a potential weak point, if Daxton Hill’s role should change and how the Wolv...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick chat with Michigan Director of Personnel & Development Jay Smith about his early impressions from practice, Juwan Howard's evolution as coach, the program's recruiting philosophy, and more. Sam and Tim also share thoughts Chaundee Brown's likely impact, Franz Wagner's improvement, U-M's projected lineup and the significance of Michigan landing five-star wing Caleb Ho...

247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz to discuss the potential impact of Michigan's loss to Michigan State. Is Rayshaun Benny slipping away from Michigan? Is Andrel Anthony warming up to the Green & White? Was Donovan Edwards impacted by the defeat? Brice also recounts his trip to Florida to scout football commit Branden Jennings. Late...

In a jam-packed postgame episode, we break down what happened, what it means and what's next following Michigan's stunning 27-24 loss to Michigan State. We begin with fill in the blank questions, discussing what surprised us most, what the Wolverines need to be most worried about moving forward and, if anything, what Michigan may be able to take solace in. Among the areas we touch on include the W...

In this episode, we preview the No. 13 Michigan football team's home tilt against Michigan State. Similar to our formula last week before the Wolverines took on Minnesota, we begin by looking at offensive and defensive players that we're keeping a closer eye on. Along the way, we look at how Michigan State's rushing and passing attacks look, while hypothesizing what Michigan's game plan my be. The...

Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz discuss the potential impact of Michigan dominant victory over Minnesota on Donovan Edwards, Rayshaun Benny, and top 2022 LB target Jaylen Snead. Ten attention turns to the epic visit weekend set to take place in a few weeks. Ceyair Wright, Domani Jackson, and more. Josh Newkirk joins the conversation to discuss his recent trip to see 2022 LB target Josh Bu...

In our first postgame episode since the 2019 season, we break down the ins and outs of the Michigan football team’s 49-24 win over then-No. 21 Minnesota. We begin by looking at two offensive and defensive MVPs, and break down how both familiar and new faces stepped up for the Wolverines and what to make of Joe Milton’s first start for Michigan.  Then, we start to look a bit beneath the surface, as...

In this episode, we preview the No. 18 Michigan football team's road trip to open the season at No. 21 Minnesota. First, we begin by looking at a players to watch on each side of the ball. Along the way, we discuss the weather's role in both teams' run games, and how those matchups play a role in the contest. We also preview to hyped Rashod Bateman vs. Vincent Gray battle, and how Michigan's defen...

In this episode, we go over a series of predictions for the Michigan football team's 2020 season. Fielding poll results and comments from fans, we break down a number of superlatives and awards. We debate Joe Milton, Zach Charbonnet and other candidates for Offensive MVP, look at Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson as the primary candidates for defensive MVP. We look at a number of break player candid...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick chat with Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson about his adjustment to Michigan, his game, Michigan's growth & development plan for him, and more. Sam and Tim also share thoughts on why new COVID restrictions on Michigan's campus don't impact student athletes, the new scholarship and transfer rules that will change college basketball as we know it, and Michigan pursuit...

Sam Webb interviews the coach new Top247 LB commit Branden Jennings about how he'll fit in Michigan and the coaches that were key to flipping him. Brice Marich joins the discussion to detail Jennings' potential impact on Florida State commitment Omarion Cooper. Then Sam details the thrilling battle between Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas and TRU Prep Academy and the epic battle between M...

In this episode, we highlight Michigan's comeback crew, looking at the Wolverines' 10 veteran players who may play a bigger role than many expected them to play a season ago. Players on this list must meet the following two criteria: 1) Had not started before OR missed the majority of last season to injury or for another reason 2) Are expected to either start or play a significant role this season...

In a mailbag episode, we discuss some of the latest conversations going on about Michigan football.  Among the topics we broke down included: -How colder weather will impact Michigan’s 2020 season with four games being played after Thanksgiving. -How a lack of fans will affect the Wolverines’ 2020 season both at home and on the road. -Who will lead Michigan in sacks in 2020 -How the Wolverines’ re...

Sam Webb interviews Top247 Oak Park (Mich.) DL/OL Rayshaun Benny about his upcoming decision, the breaks down which contender poses the biggest threat to Michigan with Steve Lorenz and Brice Marich. Then Marich recaps last week's trip to Florida to get definitive word on where Michigan stands with FSU commit Omarion Cooper. He also gives an early look at rising 2022 Naples (Fla.) DB Devin Moore's...

In this episode, we introduce and discuss the impact freshmen that Michigan fans need to know ahead of the 2020 season. After a quick look at the class in general, we look at the offensive side of the ball, and identify four true freshmen that can make a year one impact. We discuss home-run skill players who offer a blend of speed and elusiveness, and how one true freshman is making a surprising i...

Sam Webb is joined by The Michigan Insider's Josh Newkirk who recaps his trip to New Jersey to watch and interview top 2022 targets Keon Sabb and Jaeden Gould, Rising 2023 DL Sydir Mitchell, and DL commitment Dominick Giudice. Then Steve Lorenz and Brice Marich join the show to handicap the Sabb and Gould recruitments, then discuss trips to see top in-state targets Will Johnson and Donovan Edwards...

In an around-the-horn horn episode, we tackle listener questions and other smaller topics. The episode can be heard in the embedded link below. First, we discuss Ben Mason’s role in Michigan’s offense entering the 2020 season. We explain why it makes sense for Mason to warm up and practice with the Wolverines’ tight ends, how his fullback role changes in Josh Gattis’ offense, how Michigan can stil...

In a special, double-length episode, we break down five things Michigan and its fans should feel good about a month before the season, and five things they might lose sleep over still. We open with a discussion of some of Michigan’s best traits. We discuss the Wolverines’ breadth of leadership across the team, just how fast Michigan’s receivers are, the strength of the running back room, a hungry...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the commitment of 2022 tight end commit Marlin Klein, the comparison to Travis Kelce by his athletic mentor Bjorn Werner, the latest rumblings on Michigan's standing with four-star CB Ceyair Wright and Florida State commit Omarion Cooper. Then talk turns to 2022 where the Wolverines are at or near the top for elite defensive back targets Domani Jack...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss how Michigan's growth & development could mimic the Miami Heat's, concern over recent five-star recruiting misses, Chaundee Brown's waiver process, and then reconnect with former Michigan standout Charles Matthews. Matthews discusses his rehab from injury, preparation for the draft, Jace Howard's game, and his business venture with Zavier Simpson called The P...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, Josh Henschke chat with Brice Marich who was in attendance at a major 7-on-7 tournament in Arizona. Marich recounted strong performances by Michigan commits Cristian Dixon and Xavier Worthy. Then Marich highlighted interviews with elite DB targets Ceyair Wright, Domani Jackson, and Larry Turner-Gooden, all who had rave reviews for Michigan DB coach Mike Zordich. Sam, Steve...

In this episode, we take a look at a number of new going-ons pertaining to Michigan football. We begin with a look at the Michigan football team’s new 2020 schedule. We discuss why not much has changed with the schedule, how the Wolverines found themselves with one of the nation’s toughest schedules and why their season-opening matchup is so interesting. We also look at very early record predictio...

In this episode, we react to the Big Ten’s announcement that football would be returning the weekend of October 24. We look at the Big Ten’s decision, and what it means for Michigan. We begin by debating the legitimacy or value of a shortened delayed season. We outline why the Big Ten should still be considered in full for the College Football Playoff, why fans should still be excited about the se...