The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview podcast series, taking a look at what to expect from Michigan football’s offensive line this fall. They take a look at two strengths of the room. Shaw outlines why the Wolverines have two of their team’s better leaders on the interior, and why that can make a difference during fall camp and the season ahead. Lorenz d...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series with a lookout what to expect from Michigan’s tight ends this season. They open with a look at the room’s strengths, including a captain and blocking force at H-back in Max Bredeson, a rising star at H-back in Jalen Hoffman and the all-around blocking that the room is expected to bring this fall.  They then tu...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2025 series previewing Michigan football at each position group, with an in-depth look at the Wolverines’ wide receiver room. They begin with a look at Michigan’s improved numbers at the position, and the efforts the coaching staff put in to improve the room’s depth, size, experience and athleticism. They also look at some of the expected...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 3 - we feature freshman offensive lineman, Andrew Babalola. One of the centerpieces of Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class, Babalola discusses both the excitement and the challenge of competing for a starting position in his first season as a Wolverine. He opens up about the beginning of his transition from high school to college during the spring. He hi...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position preview series with a look at the Michigan football team's running back room. They open with a look at the biggest strengths of the room, which include Alabama transfer Justice Haynes, former top-100 recruit Joran Marshall and the verified athleticism the two combine to bring to the top of the room. They discuss how the two...

With the Michigan football team's fall camp underway, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz are conducting their annual position group preview series. Over the course of August, they look at all 11 position groups, identifying strengths, question marks, position battles, breakout players and expectations for each room. While looking at quarterbacks, the two discuss how transfer portal additions and the addit...

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 3 - we feature freshman wide receiver, Andrew Marsh. One of the centerpieces of Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class, Marsh reflects upon the beginning of his transition from high school to college as an early enrollee. He recalls his first significant play in spring ball and expresses his readiness to contribute to the passing game. He praises the growth...

Ahead of the Michigan football team's 2025 fall camp, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down some of the biggest storylines they're watching in fall camp. They open, naturally, with a look at Bryce Underwood, and Michigan’s quarterback battle entering fall camp. They discuss Underwood’s physical traits, his noteworthy maturity, what teammates and coaches are saying about him and his preparednes...

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore made his way to The Michigan Insider set Tuesday for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his team's upset victory over Ohio State. He detailed the elements that contributed to that outcome, including the film the team watched the night before for inspiration. The...

On this week's sf The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich react to the breaking news that Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga edge Carter Meadows committed Michigan -- a development forecasted Friday night on TheMichiganInsider.com. The crew broke down Lou Esposito's outstanding recruiting strategy, dissected Meadows game, and projected his impact. The conversation then tur...

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Thursday morning for another exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. In this latest exchange he reacts to the House vs. NCAA settlement, which will distribute $20.5 million in revenue to student-athletes, and its impact on the athletic department's budget. He also addressed the challenges of corralling the cur...

On this week's special live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith wideout Travis Johnson and his mother Tiffany Johnson joined the show to recap his official visit to Michigan with Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich. The Top247 pass-catcher reflects upon his Maize & Blue courtship over the past year, highlighting the growth of his relationship with woul...

On this week's special edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chicago (Ill.) Simeon Top247 edge McHale Blade joined the show to announce his commitment to the Wolverines with Sam Webb and Brice Marich. Blade highlighted the impact of his long-standing relationship with Coach Lou Esposito and Michigan's combination of strong academics and player development on his decision. 247Sports national...

On the season-ending episode of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton share their predictions on what Michigan's final punishment from the NCAA for "sign-gate" in advance of Friday's hearing in front of the Committee on Infractions. The conversation then turned to next predictions for next basketball season where the crew debated the Michigan's chances for winning the B...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss Michigan's recruiting successes in football and basketball landing the nation's top recruit, Bryce Underwood, and the nation's top transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, and debate the potential for championship success in both sports. The football discussion highlights the importance of prioritizing Underwood's development and the need for...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick react to the no. 1 player in the transfer portal, former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg choosing Michigan over the NBA despite projections as a late first round draft pick. The conversation highlighted Linderborg's potential, emphasized Dusty May's successful recruiting strategy, Michigan's depth, and it's prime contention...

(From 5/20/25) - This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin and Daniel Horton discussed the latest iteration of the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The crew cheered the intensity of the competition between the two stars and celebrated what may even be their dislike for one another for one another on the court as part of the game. The crew then criticized Robert Griffin III’...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s addition of UAB Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and pledged to the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season. They open by looking at Lendeborg’s game, what made him a projected first-round draft pick and other factors he had to consider in his decision. They discuss his fit with Michigan, and...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the proposed two-game suspension for Michigan assistant coach Sherrone Moore due to deleted text messages during an NCAA investigation into Connor Stallions. Webb clarified that the suspension is not final and is part of a self-imposed punishment process. But the episode begins with and interview with Erika Morgan, mother of Mi...

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick continue their discussion of the Wolverines offseason recruiting activities, focusing on the addition of Aday Mara, the latest on Yaxel Lendeborg, and the possible addition of more portal help. Tim shares his scouting report on Mara and discusses his fit on the floor with Morez Johnson, while Sam clears the air on negat...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss the Michigan football spring game, focusing on the performance of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood who had a stat line of 12/26 for 187 yards and a touchdown. The hosts debated the significance of his performance, noting the lack of full allotment of skill players, offensive line, limited ability to show his improvisational...

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss impact of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava's decision to holdout, and Tennessee's decision to cut ties, asking the question: did the Volunteers just do college football a HUGE favor when it comes to the NCAA's NIL system? The attention turns to Michigan specifically with Sam and Devin previewing Michigan's annual spring gam...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s annual spring game, and what to expect in the Maize vs. Blue scrimmage. They open with a look at what they will be watching for from the offensive side of the ball. They give their thoughts on the two quarterbacks expected to be active in the game, including No. 1 overall recruit in 2025, Bryce Underwood. They discuss...

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his teams run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16. He detailed his approach to roster construction, and importance of recruiting both the r...