Wolverine Confidential

Michigan football beat Fresno State 30-10 on Saturday night in the season opener. What did the Wolverines do well? Where did they struggle? We break down most every position group, starting with the quarterbacks, to dissect where Michigan must improve in advance of this week's game against No. 4 Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 is finally here! The defending national champions begin the 2024 season Saturday vs. Fresno State. We discuss the matchup, dive deeper into the Bulldogs and offer up a prediction. Plus, we talk about the new, expanded Big Ten and why we think Ohio State wins the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Wolverines analyst speaks for the first time publicly about the alleged sign-stealing operation at Michigan. Plus, the team should be elite defensively again in 2023, but are there too many question marks on offense for it to make a legitimate run at another title? The crew shares their season predictions in this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten network analyst Jake Butt joins the podcast to preview the Wolverines’ 2024 season. He shares his insights on the various position battles, and what to expect under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven months later, we're still talking about Jim Harbaugh. We discuss the former Michigan coach's NCAA penalties and his nixed return as honorary captain, plus update the ongoing QB battle, camp takeaways and food coming to Michigan Stadium this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports have surfaced of a draft of the notice of allegations to be delivered to the Michigan football program, and the findings implicate head coach Sherrone Moore. With the season just a few weeks away and Michigan picked as a top-10 team, what does this news mean for the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines begin preseason camp July 31, and the team's quarterback competition takes center stage. Will Michigan blitz more under new coordinator Wink Martindale? Plus, takeaways from Big Ten media days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forty-two athletes with University of Michigan ties from 22 different countries are set to perform in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. We discuss some of the notable names and sports. Plus, a rundown of the Big Ten preseason football poll, where Michigan sits and preview the league's three-day media event later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Michigan football’s opener just over a month away, it’s time to begin position outlooks for the 2024 season. The crew breaks down the Wolverines’ running back room and the potential impact of Blake Corum’s departure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan football program remains active on the recruiting trail, adding a pair of notable commits this week. The Wolverines did miss out on some targets. We discuss it all, after first talking about various Wolverines' ratings in the new EA Sports college football video game. We also tackle Rod Moore's injury and basketball schedule updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

After a slow start to high school recruiting, Sherrone Moore and his first-year Michigan staff have landed five commitments in the last 10 days ... and primed for more. We discuss the highlights, a QB for 2026 and where the Wolverines are headed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrone Moore has had an eventful offseason since taking over as Michigan head coach in January. The crew discusses his first five months on the job, his approach compared to Jim Harbaugh's, staff hirings, roster management and expectations for his first season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After discussing the former Wolverines in the NBA and NHL finals, we recap Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore’s appearance at a camp in Detroit. The conversation then shifts to recruiting as Michigan enters an important period. We close with some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football landed four secondary players over the weekend, turning a question mark on defense into another strength. We discuss each player, where they fit and who might start this fall. Plus, we recap NCAA tournament action for softball, women's tennis and women's lacrosse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith recently said Michigan's wins over the Buckeyes and 2021 and 2022 should have an asterisk. Plus, three Michigan spring sports teams advance in NCAA Tournament, while softball will open regional play this week after winning the Big Ten Tournament title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's football team has lost a handful of players to the transfer portal this spring but also has added some new players, including a new face. Dusty May has revamped basketball's roster. Plus, spring sports postseason updates and NFL draft recap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The draft begins Thursday in Detroit, and Michigan has a chance to best Georgia's single-season record of 15 draftees. Will they do it? We discuss. Plus, plenty of talk on J.J. McCarthy, potential surprises and we recap Dusty May's flurry of portal activity with Michigan basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Takeaways from Michigan's annual spring game. Breaking down the QB battle and offseason needs in the transfer portal. Plus, Michigan football snaps its recruiting drought under Sherrone Moore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hockey lost in the national semifinals for the third year in a row. We discuss what went wrong and what's next for the program. The football spring game is this Saturday and all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. Plus, the transfer portal opens on Tuesday. In basketball news, the men's team is looking to add players while the women's team has lost a couple more to the portal, including Lai...

Michigan hockey will play in its third straight Frozen Four, beginning Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn. We preview the Wolverines' matchup with Boston College, including potential X-factors, and look ahead to the finals. Plus, some clarity begins to form with Michigan football and the offensive line, and Dusty May continues to build out his coaching staff and roster. Learn more about your ad choi...

Michigan’s hockey team is heading to back to the Frozen Four after avenging four straight losses to Michigan State with a 5-2 win in a NCAA regional final. New basketball coach Dusty May has his eyes on the transfer portal, and the football team hires its next defensive line coach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan men's basketball program has found its next coach: Dusty May, who spent the past six seasons at Florida Atlantic. Why is he the right fit for Michigan? The women's team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but the future of the program is bright. Meanwhile, the hockey team is set for the NCAA Tournament, but will need to survive a difficult regional to reach the Frozen Four...

Juwan Howard is out at Michigan. What led to his departure, and who are some potential candidates to replace him? Plus, we discuss the women's hoops team's NCAA draw, the Greg Scruggs arrest, Michigan hockey and more football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hockey advances to Big Ten semifinal and is a near lock for the NCAA Tournament. Women's hoops appears safely in the tournament field, while the men open Big Ten Tournament play this week. Plus, Mike Hart's departure and other football news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's hockey and basketball teams are gearing up for Big Ten Tournament action. With the NFL combine complete, how did the Wolverines fare? And what did the outgoing Wolverines say about next season's squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices