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

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Headlines: Signing Day, hoops series with Kentucky, and Citrus Bowl participants 17.12.2019 5:32

This week's Wolverines headlines. Michigan football players feel they can rewrite season vs. Alabama in Citrus Bowl. Michigan expects a deep class for signing day. The story behind Michigan's basketball series with Kentucky. Tarik Black enters transfer portal. Michigan hoops tries to rebound after losing streak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad ch...

Where Michigan's recruiting class stands heading into early signing period 17.12.2019 27:40

The Wolverines currently have 25 commits in their 2022 class and most are expected to sign this week. Plus, Alabama will be missing some key players on defense in the Citrus Bowl. The basketball team lost a heartbreaker to No. 10 Oregon on Saturday -- its second straight loss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Jim Harbaugh, Nick Saban and the Citrus Bowl 11.12.2019 6:17

This week's Wolverines headlines. Michigan-Alabama will meet for the fifth time ever in the Citrus Bowl. Jim Harbaugh and Nick Saban have a past, but never coached against one another. Players in the game are set to receive lucrative gifts. Juwan Howard is receiving praise from other coaches for his early-season success. Plus a Michigan football recruiting update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

Michigan-Alabama: An intriguing bowl matchup, but who's going to play? 11.12.2019 29:35

We know Michigan's bowl destination, and the opponent. Do the Wolverines stand a chance? And who's going to sit out? Plus, plenty of Michigan hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Michigan football bowl options, Big Ten hoops begins 05.12.2019 6:33

This week's Wolverines headlines. Michigan has worst offensive game in years against Louisville. Will the Wolverines make it into the Citrus Bowl? Gaige Garcia joins Michigan wrestling and football teams. Jim Harbaugh's compensation set to soar. Big Ten basketball season has arrived. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Michigan football bowl options, Big Ten hoops begins 05.12.2019 26:26

Michigan football will likely be headed to Florida or California for its bowl game. The men's basketball team enters Big Ten play coming off a loss to No. 1 Louisville -- its first loss of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football ready for The Game vs. Ohio State 27.11.2019 4:57

Michigan remembers last year's lopsided loss to Ohio State. The ushers are the unheralded stars of Michigan Stadium. Quarterback Shea Patterson tries to finish U-M career unbeaten at home. Michigan will face two former assistants on Saturday. The basketball team competes in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices...

What are Michigan's chances against Ohio State? 27.11.2019 27:55

The MLive crew breaks down Michigan's matchup against No. 1 Ohio State. Plus, The Wolverines basketball team are See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hopes to close strong after Michigan State beatdown 19.11.2019 22:44

The Paul Bunyan trophy is staying in Ann Arbor. Michigan had little trouble with Michigan State and now prepares for a tough Indiana team. Meanwhile, the basketball team is undefeated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Michigan-MSU be a lopsided game this year? 12.11.2019 19:48

The MLive crew is back this week with another edition of the "Wolverine Confidential" podcast, talking Michigan-Michigan State week, Michigan's scary opener against Appalachian State, the upcoming signing period and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juwan Howard's gaffe, where Michigan stands with 3 games remaining 05.11.2019 29:21

Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard had a slip-up when talking about recruiting this week, plus the season officially gets underway against Appalachian State on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Michigan football enters its bye week on a roll. How do the Wolverines stack up against their remaining three opponents, including Ohio State? The MLive crew discusses all this and more on this week's episode. S...

Michigan football, fresh off dominant effort, looks to save its season 30.10.2019 28:04

Michigan dominated then-No. 8 Notre Dame 45-14. The MLive crew analyzes why Michigan was so good on both sides of the ball. With Maryland next and Michigan State and Ohio State looming, can the victory spark the Wolverines to a strong finish? Plus, basketball season is here, and Wolverine Confidential examines what to expect in Juwan Howard's first season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...

Michigan's loss at Penn State, Ronnie Bell saga, and Notre Dame 22.10.2019 35:23

The MLive crew discusses what went wrong -- and right -- in Michigan's heartbreaking loss at Penn State. Wide receiver Ronnie Bell was a main postgame topic, after it was revealed that a fan had sent him a mean-spirited email. The crew previews Notre Dame, which visits Michigan Stadium on Saturday night, and talks about Juwan Howard's major recruiting victory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

The Penn State game could define Michigan's season 15.10.2019 23:34

The Michigan football team is coming off a win at Illinois, but must visit No. 7 Penn State next in what is a critical game for the Wolverines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football's defense is surging, but the offense remains a mess 08.10.2019 29:22

Michigan beat Iowa 10-3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football, against Iowa, gets another shot at proving itself 01.10.2019 23:02

Michigan hosts No. 14 Iowa next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's meltdown at Wisconsin and what it means for the season 24.09.2019 25:56

The MLive crew is back to discuss the Wolverines' 35-14 loss at Wisconsin, the continued issues on offense, and whether a win over Rutgers on Saturday really matters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge test for Michigan in Big Ten opener at Wisconsin 17.09.2019 25:03

The Wolverines head to Madison for a top-15 matchup. Will Michigan clean up enough of its early-season mistakes to earn an impressive road win? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going on with Michigan's offense? 10.09.2019 22:34

The MLive crew discusses what is hindering the Michigan offense after two games. Also, what does game day look like for a sports writer? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The good, and the bad, from Michigan football's season opener 03.09.2019 24:22

The MLive crew is back with the highs and lows of Michigan's season-opening win over Middle Tennessee State, and a look ahead to Army. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan vs. Middle Tennessee preview and college football playoff predictions 27.08.2019 30:07

It's game week in Ann Arbor. Michigan hosts Middle Tennessee to open the 2019 season. We preview that matchup and also predict Michigan's record and the four playoff teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's preseason ranking in AP poll, one position battle settled 20.08.2019 26:57

Michigan's football team is ranked No. 7 in the preseason AP poll. Plus, the position battle at right tackle is settled after Andrew Stueber suffered a leg injury at practice last week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at Michigan football, position by position 12.08.2019 41:39

With preseason camp underway, the MLive crew breaks down the Michigan football team position by position. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Harbaugh makes waves at Big Ten media days 22.07.2019 32:37

The MLive crew breaks down Jim Harbaugh's comments about Urban Meyer and the NCAA's transfer rules at Big Ten media days. Also, men's basketball coach Juwan Howard continues to recruit top talent in the country. He offered Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates, the top-ranked player in the 2022 class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Michigan athletics is No. 1 in the country 15.07.2019 20:24

The Wolverine Confidential podcast is back to discuss the CBS Sports rankings of top athletic programs, a list which had Michigan at No. 1.Also, the latest in basketball scheduling, plus a look ahead to Big Ten football media days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices