Wolverine Confidential

Julia Fliegner, the top player on the Michigan women's tennis team, joins Wolverine Confidential as a special guest. She talks about the third-ranked Wolverines, who will host Texas in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Saturday, and her on-court demeanor. Whether you're a tennis player yourself or just thinking about attending Saturday's match, you'll want to listen to this conversation. Learn mor...

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore will reportedly be suspended for two games this season, but not the first two. Why? And which assistant might replace him during his absence? Plus, we talk about the Wolverines invited to the NBA draft combine, Michigan softball readying for Big Ten Tournament, and the women's tennis team advancing to the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. We discuss Will Johnson’s fall, Mason Graham going No. 5, and Colston Loveland and Kenneth Grant’s spots. Jesse Minter and Steve Clinkscale were hit with show-cause penalties by the NCAA for recruiting violations. Plus, we update Michigan softball after being swept by UCLA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew projects how many Wolverines will be drafted. Plus, Michigan has a chance to set a program record at the draft. Who will be a future star in the NFL, and are there concerns for any of the projected first-rounders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's spring football game was not televised (not live at least; it will air this Saturday) but MLive's crew was there to document it. We share our thoughts on the quarterbacks, including Bryce Underwood, running backs, wide receivers, offensive and defensive lines, and the rest of the positions groups. Michigan's defense looked very good. The offense is a work in progress. Learn more about y...

The transfer portal reopened for the spring on Wednesday, and several Michigan football players are planning to enter. We discuss the list, any surprises and what’s next for the Wolverines. The spring game is Saturday. We preview that with storylines to watch. Plus roster updates for men’s and women’s basketball, we catch up on the red-hot baseball and softball teams, and talk some hockey. Learn m...

Michigan's basketball team has been active in the transfer portal. Plus, takeaways from the Wolverines' spring football news conferences, more Bryce Underwood talk and putting a bow on the 2024-25 college basketball season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan men's basketball team lost in the Sweet 16 last weekend, but a season in which the Wolverines won 27 games, claimed the Big Ten Tournament title, and reached the NCAA Tournament's second weekend was undoubtedly a success. Now, the page immediately turns to next season. Who's staying? Who's transferring in? We discuss. Football spring practice is underway and freshman quarterback Bryce...

The Wolverines beat UC San Diego and Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament opening weekend, but can they continue their magical run? No. 1 Auburn awaits in the Sweet 16, with the potential for a rematch with in-state Michigan State on Sunday. We discuss why Michigan has been able to make the run, the women’s team’s loss to Notre Dame in the second round, the federal charges against Matt Weiss and updat...

Michigan men’s and women’s basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament. Were the men snubbed by drawing a 5 seed after winning the Big Ten Tournament and having to face a UC San Diego team riding the nation’s longest win streak? What would be considered a successful run for the women, a No. 6 seed? Finally, a look at what the hockey team needs to happen to make the tournament, and spring foot...

The Spartans and Wolverines head to Indianapolis with the same goal — winning the Big Ten Tournament — but in much different places. Michigan State, the regular-season champion, is rolling. Can the Spartans keep it going and earn another trophy in Indy? Michigan, meanwhile, has lost three in a row. The Wolverines are searching to rediscover their midseason mojo here in March. We talk about Sunday'...

It's postseason time on Wolverine Confidential. The Michigan women's basketball team had an impressive performance in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament. Can the men do the same? We discuss what needs to happen for the Wolverines to shake their late-season funk. The hockey team is in a predicament after getting swept to open their Big Ten Tournament. Michigan could miss the NCAA Tournament fo...

The men have two games left before the Big Ten tournament and plenty still to play for. We preview the game vs. Maryland and what’s at stake this week. Plus, a look at the start of the Big Ten’s women’s tournament, recap the NFL Scouting Combine, talk hockey and welcome Aaron back to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's men’s basketball team is tied atop the Big Ten standings after an ugly win at Nebraska. Can it finish strong and win the conference title? Plus, a NFL combine preview for the nine Wolverines invitees, and Michigan football adds a familiar face to Sherrone Moore's staff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hosts Michigan State on Friday in a men’s basketball game that will determine first place in the Big Ten standings. Both teams are ranked in the top 15, a welcome change from recent years. Andrew Kahn and Matt Wenzel of MLive discuss the teams’ season to date and break down the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan men's basketball team beat Purdue and by the end of the night took over first place in the Big Ten. We discuss how the Wolverines avenged last month's 27-point loss to Purdue. The women's team had an impressive week and will try to keep it going — and earn a milestone win for their coach — against Indiana. They hockey team is coming off a split against Michigan State and hosts Minneso...

The Wolverines landed an elite offensive tackle on Wednesday's signing day. Michigan's basketball teams are entering the heart of their Big Ten schedules, while hockey has a critical series against Michigan State. Plus, the feasibility of adding a D1 women's hockey team. Softball opens its 2025 season this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the latest Michigan men's and women's basketball games, which included exciting wins and blowout losses. They hockey team had a less-than-ideal weekend in Madison. Pivoting to football, we touch on Rod Moore's return, the latest with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, and the Wolverines' interest in a pair of offensive lineman from Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choic...

Using the loss to Michigan as fuel, Ohio State completed its national championship run by beating Notre Dame. Plus, other Wolverines football news. The men's basketball team played a pair of overtime games before Friday's matchup vs. No. 11 Purdue. The women have won three straight, while hockey split with No. 1 MSU.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan men's basketball team is 5-0 in the Big Ten. We discuss how have the Wolverines been so good in Dusty May's first year as coach. The women lost three straight but bounced back this weekend and will try to start a new win streak. Michigan hockey split with Notre Dame ahead of a showdown with No. 1 Michigan State. The football team continues to add and lose players via the transfer port...

The Wolverines pulled off another upset to end their 2024 season, knocking off No. 11 Alabama behind a sterling defensive performance. The crew shares their takeaways from the 19-13 win and what it means heading into the offseason. Plus, a look at the current CFP picture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines are in Tampa to play No. 11 Alabama. We recap the two days of practice we saw, Michigan’s long list of opt-outs, give our predictions and talk some hoops and hockey, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan roster is under construction, with several Wolverines leaving via the transfer portal or opting out of the bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. Michigan has already added some new players via the portal. We discuss all of it, preview the Michigan basketball games in the Jumpman Invitational, discuss the hockey team, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

A look at Chip Lindsey's resume and his fit as Michigan's new offensive coordinator. The transfer portal is open, and the Wolverines have their sights on several targets. What to make of the 2025 football schedule, plus Michigan hoops plays a nail-biter vs. Arkansas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Michigan wound up being paired with Alabama for this year’s ReliaQuest Bowl. Football transfer portal updates. Kirk Herbstreit’s son joins the team (huh?). Plus, updates on basketball and hockey and thoughts on the College Football Playoff field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices