MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

Wolverine Confidential

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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.

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MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

Episodes

Setting the scene at the Orange Bowl 27.12.2021 10:41

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Orange Bowl preview: Georgia's QB situation, stingy run defense, players to watch 24.12.2021 30:29

DawgNation's Mike Griffith joins the podcast to talk all things Georgia, Michigan's Orange Bowl opponent on Dec. 31 in Miami Gardens, Fla. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where Michigan's basketball programs stand entering holiday hiatus 22.12.2021 22:49

Michigan's men's and women's basketball teams have played their last game for more than a week. We assess where they stand entering the break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football signing day: Key players, additions, inside scoops 16.12.2021 33:48

Brice Marich of The Michigan Insider joins us to recap Michigan's 2022 early signing period. We go over the Wolverines' top players, key flips and underrated recruits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football awards, early signing day preview 13.12.2021 27:17

Jim Harbaugh is the AP Coach of the Year, while Aidan Hutchinson finished second in the Heisman voting. A look ahead to the early signing period, plus, updates on Michigan hockey and men's and women's basketball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football lands a pair of commitments 09.12.2021 25:45

Michigan football recruiting news. Major awards for Aidan Hutchinson and Josh Gattis. Real or fake bowl names? Michigan basketball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football is Big Ten champions 06.12.2021 26:58

MLive's Michigan beat recaps the Wolverines' Big Ten championship win, their No. 2 ranking, and the College Football Playoff field. Plus, some quick hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Ten championship preview, basketball stumbles at UNC 02.12.2021 23:56

The Wolverines have a chance to win their first Big Ten title since 2004 when they take the field against Iowa on Saturday. The crew discusses the keys to the game and what is at stake for Michigan. Plus, Aidan Hutchinson's Hiesman odds. Meanwhile, men's basketball dropped to 4-3 with a 72-51 loss at North Carolina. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your a...

How Michigan dominated Ohio State and what comes next 29.11.2021 30:08

A thorough breakdown of Michigan football's dominant performance over Ohio State, with sneak peaks at Iowa and a potential College Football Playoff appearance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan-Ohio State: Strengths, plan of attack, players to watch 25.11.2021 35:11

MLive's Aaron McMann joins the Cleveland.com Ohio State writers to discuss The Game. They discuss a potential plan of attack, strengths and weaknesses and players to watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former TE Jake Butt talks Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, keys to victory 23.11.2021 25:55

Former Michigan star tight end Jake Butt joins the podcast to discuss the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, keys to Saturday's game and growing up in Ohio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan handles business ahead of Ohio State + hoops, hockey talk 22.11.2021 28:05

First Michigan State lost, then Michigan took care of business at Maryland. Now the Wolverines play a winner-takes-all game vs. Ohio State. Also: Michigan hoops splits a pair in Las Vegas, and hockey struggles on home ice vs. Notre Dame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Juwan Howard signs a contract extension 19.11.2021 7:46

Juwan Howard signs a contract extension. Michigan men's basketball heads to Vegas for tournament. Jim Harbaugh isn't saying much about Blake Corum's status. Sky-high viewership numbers for Michigan-Penn State. Football receives commitment from 4-star linebacker. Wolverines not overlooking Maryland ahead of Ohio State showdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more a...

Michigan football visits Maryland with Ohio State on deck 18.11.2021 26:52

A preview of Michigan vs. Maryland that of course leads to an early look at Michigan vs. Ohio State. Also: the men's basketball loss to Seton Hall is dissected. Plus some women's hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What stood out from Michigan's win vs. Penn State 15.11.2021 25:39

They guys discuss their key takeaways from the Wolverines' 21-17 victory at Penn State on Saturday and what it means moving forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Michigan prepared for raucous environment at Penn State. 12.11.2021 8:34

Michigan football knows Beaver Stadium can be a difficult environment to play in. David Ojabo soars up Mel Kiper's NFL draft rankings. Expectations are high for Michigan men's basketball. Terrance Williams II shines in sophomore debut. Jim Harbaugh says the Big Ten admitted error in Michigan State game. Michigan jumps the Spartans in the CFP rankings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Michigan-Penn State: Game preview, storylines + hoops talk 11.11.2021 31:27

Michigan football goes on the road to play Penn State this weekend. Can they keep up the momentum against a wounded Nittany Lions team? PennLive's Bob Flounders joins us to talk about the game, Jahan Dotson, James Franklin & more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football answers some questions with big games looming 08.11.2021 23:14

Michigan football dominated Indiana. What did the Wolverines do to get back on track following last week's loss? Penn State is next. Will Michigan be healthy enough to secure another road win? Plus, basketball season starts this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Michigan respond to first loss? 04.11.2021 18:42

What can we expect from the Wolverines moving forward after suffering its first loss of the season against Michigan State. The guys preview Saturday's matchup against Indiana, plus injury notes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama vs. Cincinnati rankings debate, and why the committee got it wrong 03.11.2021 1:07:36

On this episode of The College Football Playoff Show, the first rankings are out, and the committee putting Alabama at No. 2 and Cincinnati at No. 6 has Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah fired up. First, the guys think about adding Wake Forest and Notre Dame to the playoff discussion, and at the end, they kick out either Iowa or Ole Miss. In between, with the help of the text subscribers, they...

Thoughts, takeaways from Michigan-Michigan State 01.11.2021 23:34

What went wrong for the Wolverines in their 37-33 loss to Michigan State on Saturday. Plus thoughts on whether the season is truly "over." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan-Michigan State football preview 27.10.2021 24:55

What to know about the teams heading into Saturday's matchup and the keys to determining the outcome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan remains unbeaten, sets up top-10 showdown vs. MSU 25.10.2021 20:18

Key takeaways from the Wolverines' 33-7 win over Northwestern as an undefeated matchup at Michigan State awaits. Wolverines' quarterback debate continues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Michigan-Northwestern to play for new trophy 22.10.2021 6:30

Michigan and Northwestern will play for the George Jewett Trophy. Michigan football is a big betting favorite in the game, and moved up in the rankings again. Plus, the story behind "Mr. Brightside" at Michigan Stadium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Michigan be playing the wrong QB? + Northwestern/ "trap game" talk 21.10.2021 23:38

Bye week over, Michigan prepares to play Northwestern. Fair to call it a trap game with Michigan State looming? Plus the guys answer a simple question: Are the Wolverines playing the wrong QB? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices