Wolverine Confidential

Mike Carmin, Purdue football beat writer for the Lafayette Journal & Courier, joins the podcast to preview the Big Ten championship. He breaks down Purdue's offense and defense, and explains what the Boilermakers need to do to pull off the upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan appeared to be gaining traction on the recruiting trail after Saturday's win over Ohio State, picking up four commitments from Ohio in the past week. But it also lost one of its top 2023 commits to Miami. Plus, basketball loses a close one to No. 3 Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing the starting job earlier in the season, Cade McNamara has elected to hit the transfer portal. We discuss the decision, his legacy and Michigan and the impact it might have on the QB depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 For the second year in a row, the Michigan football team beat Ohio State in convincing fashion. How did the Wolverines do it? Plus, a quick look at the Big Ten championship vs. Purdue and potential playoff matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland.com Ohio State writer Nathan Baird joins the show to preview Saturday's top-five matchup in Columbus. Both teams are 11-0, but which team faces more pressure to win? Plus, injury concerns on both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football beat Illinois 19-17 on a late field goal. It sets up an epic showdown with Ohio State this Saturday. Both teams are 11-0 and looking to lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff. The health of the Wolverines will go a long way in determing the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan is in the driver's seat for a showdown with Ohio State. But before we get there, Illinois and its Big Ten-leading running back, Chase Brown, await. We preview the matchup, discuss the Wolverines' No. 1-ranked defense and review the week that was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines rolled to another Big Ten victory, this time beating Nebraska 34-3. Blake Corum had another big game on the ground, but the passing game struggled once again. With Ohio State looming, how concerning is Michigan's inability to connect on deep shots down field? Plus, basketball and hockey updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan is a monster favorite over Nebraska this Saturday, and for good reason. If the Wolverines take care of business these next two games, could they sustain a loss to Ohio State and still make the playoff? Plus, recaps of the Michigan basketball openers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football turned a first-half scare into a rout Saturday night at Rutgers. We discuss what went right, where things went wrong, and provide an update on the basketball and hockey teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More developments have transpired from Saturday's postgame incident between Michigan and Michigan State, but the Wolverines also turn their attention to this week's game against Rutgers. Plus, the first playoff rankings are out, and basketball season is set to get underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan dominated Michigan State on Saturday night, but red-zone issues prevented the Wolverines from running up the score. We break down the game and what happened in the tunnel afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSU beat writer Matt Wenzel joins us to talk Michigan-Michigan State, what the game means for both programs, strengths and weaknesses, predictions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, some Michigan basketball talk, including a projection for the starting lineup and rotation on the men's side. Then, an update on Michigan football coming out of a bye week, with a quick lookahead to this Saturday's primetime game against Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State entered the Big House with one of the best rush defenses in the country. It left in a blender, the result of a big day on the ground for Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gave Michigan all it could handle last season, but that game was in Happy Valley. Saturday's is in Ann Arbor. Still, this matchup of undefeated teams should be a competitive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the scene in Bloomington, where Mike Hart was hospitalized after collapsing on the sideline, and Michigan's second-half adjustments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan puts its 5-0 record on the line at Indiana. What might the Hoosiers try to do to hang with the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines snapped a five-game losing streak at Kinnick Stadium, upending Iowa 27-14 to improve to 5-0. The crew breaks down what worked for Michigan and what the win means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Michigan football gets ready to travel to Iowa City this week, we discuss the drought at Kinnick, Iowa's hawkish defense, and keys to victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down Michigan's Big Ten opener against Maryland. The Wolverines were finally tested, and they passed. A trip to Iowa is next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maryland can score points and move the football. How big of a test will it be for Michigan? And do the Terps really stand a chance on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan shut out UConn 59-0 to wrap a perfect nonconference schedule. What have we learned from Michigan's 3-0 start? And what can we expect in Big Ten play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines wrap up nonconference play against UConn, and they are once again a huge favorite. With Big Ten play beginning next week, how much will the starters play against the Huskies? Plus, is J.J. McCarthy primed for another stellar performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan won in blowout fashion again, but what transpired after the game was the talking point all weekend. J.J. McCarthy is now the guy at QB; what that means for Cade McNamara & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices