The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's 24-22 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field, and both the good and bad the Wolverines showed in the win. They open the episode with a look at the offense. They discuss Michigan's down-to-down success — including 496 yards of offense, 25 first downs and nine drives into Northwestern territory — but also the tur...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's matchup at Northwestern, what the Wolverines need to show after a second bye week and how they expect the game to go.  They begin with a look at the offense, which will be aiming to show a more efficient passing attack than in its previous two games. They discuss some specific facets in the passing game they wi...

In this week's episode, Al Borges and Sam Webb previewed Michigan's upcoming game versus Northwestern. They highlight the importance of Bryce Underwood's improvement coming off the bye. Borges shares a potential game plan that includes quick-rhythm throws and RPOs. He also details a menu of run plays that have been successful against Northwestern's stout defense. Borges notes the trouble the Wildc...

In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb previewed Michigan's upcoming game versus Northwestern. They discussed Michigan's defensive preparations for the matchup, emphasizing Vance's concerns about the Wildcats' physical running game and West Coast offensive concepts. He highlighted Northwestern's ability to exploit defensive gaps and the importance of proper alignment and assignment for...

Michigan football has exited its second bye week and sets its sights on the Northwestern Wildcats this weekend at Wrigley Field. Gavin Dorsey, publisher and writer for Northwestern Roundtable, joins Behind Enemy Lines to preview the 'Cats. One win away from bowl eligibility, Northwestern has an improved offense and a typically stout defense. This episode breaks down the keys factors and key player...

In this week's episode, Sam Webb and former Wolverine Tim McCormick discuss Michigan basketball's strong start, spotlighting its 121-78 win over Oakland. Tim relays Greg Kampe's praise for Michigan's talent, size, and adaptability. They zero in on the team's passing skills, especially with point guard Elliot Cadeau and center Aday Mara, and mention Trey McKenney’s positive minutes at backup point...

In this week’s episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton examine Bryce Underwood’s progress nine games into his freshman season, addressing concerns regarding Michigan’s passing offense following two subpar performances and increasing fan dissatisfaction with offensive output. The team further explores a significant NIL issue: the extent to which Name, Image, an...

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 21-16 victory over Purdue. Borges highlighted five missed throws that could have been significant plays, attributing some to Bryce Underwood's learning curve. He praised Jordan Marshall's performance, noting his 12 first downs and three touchdowns. Shifting back to Underwood, Borges emphasized the impor...

In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive showing in its 21-16 win over Purdue. While they praised key defensive stands, they also noted repeated mistakes from earlier in the season. Bedford criticized the Wolverines for playing down to Purdue's level, especially calling out the defensive line for being out of position and causing poor run defense. However,...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga discuss the good and bad for the Michigan football team coming out of its uneven 21-16 win over Purdue. They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball, discussing Justice Haynes' surgery, Jordan Marshall's star emergence, the multi-faceted issues plaguing Michigan's passing offense, and the top of the Wolverines' offensive bye week to-do lis...

The new season of Steady Droppin Dimes is finally here. Sam Webb and former Michigan point guard Daniel Horton are back, and with a new co-host, former Michigan great, NFL 1st round pick, 10=year pro, and current Wayne State head football coach Tyrone Wheatley!! The Michigan legend, shares his journey from high school to Ann Arbor, to the NFL and coaching. He recounts his unique hiring by Jim Harb...

In this week's episode, Sam Webb and Former Wolverine Tim McCormick continue their preview of the 2025/26 Michigan basketball season in another LIVE edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider.  They express concerns about turnovers, noting that the team had 20 in their exhibition game against Cincinnati and 22 against St. John's. Tim highlighted the absence of a reliable backup to Elliot Cadeau, a...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga preview the Michigan football team's home matchup against Purdue. They look at keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball, factors to watch and make predictions for the game.  They open with a look at Michigan's offense, facing a slumping Boilermakers' defense. They challenge the Wolverines to alter their passing game, and give the young pass...

The Purdue Boilermakers visit Michigan Stadium in search of their first Big Ten win of the season. In this episode of Behind Enemy Lines, you'll learn everything you need to know about the Boilermakers before Saturday night's game. Under new head coach Barry Odom, Purdue is 2-6 overall and 0-5 in the Big Ten. There's no go-go offense like Odom ran at UNLV, so what should the Wolverines expect from...

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 31-20 victory over Michigan State. They highlighted impressive schematic adjustments in the run game, and detailed the struggles in the passing game. Borges attributed five failed plays to effective MSU coverage, while identifying various other factors contributing to Michigan’s other passing difficulti...

In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 31-20 victory over Michigan State, and previewed the upcoming game against Purdue. Bedford praised the defensive line, giving defensive ends an A- and defensive tackles a B-. He also highlighted Jimmy Rolder's standout game and Jyaire Hill's strong performance at corner. He the warned the secondary...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 31-20 win over Michigan State, what the Wolverines showed in the game, and what it means for the rivalry moving forward. They open with a look at the offense, which was as run-dominant as Michigan has been all season. They discuss the run game's success, especially in the second half, as well as the shortcomings on...

Sam Webb and Former Wolverine Tim McCormick preview the 2025/26 Michigan basketball season in the special LIVE edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider. Tim highlights the team's impressive talent, depth, and versatility. He highlighted Yaxel Lendeborg as the best player in the Big 10, Morez Johnson a "severe lob threat" that reminds him of "a young Jalen Duren", and a passing "savant" at point...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's upcoming game at Michigan State, looking at the keys for the Wolverines and prominent storylines in the matchup. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, and what needs to be done against the Spartans' struggling defense. They discuss the Wolverines picking up where they left off in last week's simplified, high...

Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance, highlighting the team's accountability and improvements against Washington after a disappointing loss to USC. Bedford praised the defensive line for their effective play, giving them an A, and noted the linebackers' contributions, awarding them an A-minus. The secondary faced challenges, particularly in zone coverages, earning...

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-7 victory over Washington, and preview the upcoming matchup with Michigan State. Borges praised Bryce Underwood for his growth as a pocket passer and continued RPO proficiency. The offensive line received a B+ grade, paving the way for Jordan Marshall's 133 yards on the ground and surrendering just s...

The latest installment of the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry has arrived! The Spartans and Wolverines will battle for Paul Bunyan on Saturday night in East Lansing. Is this game a last stand for MSU coach Jonathan Smith? What has and hasn't gone well throughout his year-and-a-half tenure? And, most importantly: What are Michigan State's strengths this season, and what are the areas Michigan c...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 24-7 win over Washington, what stood out on both sides of the ball, and what it all means for the Wolverines moving forward. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which cruised to 417 yards on 6.1 yards per play, and arguably was more productive than 24 points would suggest. They discuss strong performances...

In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 31-13 loss to USC, focusing on the issues that held the unit back, and previewing the upcoming matchup with Washington.

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 31-13 loss to USC, focusing on the issues that held the unit back, and previewing the upcoming matchup with Washington.