Wolverine Confidential

The Michigan basketball programs have only a couple of games left; we discuss where each stands as the regular season comes to a close. An update on hockey after a weekend sweep of Notre Dame. Plus, we preview the NFL Scouting Combine from Indy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been more movement on Sherrone Moore's coaching staff. Plus, a new NIL initiative at Michigan, a notable transfer portal departure, NFL combine and Michigan-MSU hoops & hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football has a new defensive coordinator in Don "Wink" Martindale. Was it a good hire? We discuss that and the rest of Sherrone Moore's staff, which remains a work in progress. The conversation pivots to athletic director Warde Manuel's hires, including hockey coach Brandon Naurato and men's basketball coach Juwan Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New coach Sherrone Moore made several promotions, and has reportedly narrowed his search for a defensive coordinator to two external candidates. We also discuss the spiraling Michigan basketball program, plus updates on women's hoops and hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sherrone Moore era at Michigan has officially begun, but he has several holes to fill on his staff. Jim Harbaugh is expected to take Ben Herbert, Jesse Minter and Jay Harbaugh to Los Angeles, and there could be other Wolverines staffers who follow him. Plus, challenges Moore faces taking over the program and hoops and hockey updates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Jim Harbaugh has left Michigan for the NFL, taking the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers. We discuss whether there was anything athletic director Warde Manuel and the school could have done to keep Harbaugh, as well as what comes next for the program. It would appear that Sherrone Moore is the logical candidate to replace Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

We're back to update where things stand with Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. He has second interviews scheduled with two teams this week. We also discuss the impact it's had on Michigan football and recruiting. Plus, updates on Michigan hockey and the men's and women's basketball programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's national championship celebration continued in Ann Arbor with a parade and a sold-out rally at Crisler Center. Next year's roster will look much different though as more than a dozen players have declared for the NFL, including J.J. McCarthy and the entire starting offensive line. What are their biggest questions marks heading into 2024, and the latest on Jim Harbaugh's future.  Learn m...

Michigan dominated Washington 34-13 to win the college football national championship, Michigan's first since 1997. The Wolverines did it with defense, a strong run game, and big plays on both sides of the ball. They finished the season a perfect 15-0. We discuss how they did and some of our favorite moments from the season, plus peek ahead to what might be next for the program. Learn more about y...

This is it. Michigan will play for all the marbles Monday night in Houston. We discuss the matchup against Washington, keys to victory and offer up our predictions for the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan finally overcame its playoff hurdle by beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl in an overtime thriller. The defense shined and the offense delivered in crunch time to send Michigan to the national championship vs. Washington.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan and Alabama are close to kicking off a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, and the Wolverine Confidential crew is in Southern California to discuss everything you need to know about the matchup. We start with some of the more interesting/entertaining/noteworthy items out of media day before getting into Xs and Os. Can Michigan slow Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe? Will t...

It's not just Alabama. Michigan has apparently stopped watching practice film on its tablets, too. We recap the latest in the great tablet mystery, plus give our takeaways from practice, the Beef Bowl and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh spoke to media at Disneyland and sidestepped questions about his future, saying he had a “one-track mind” ahead of the Rose Bowl. Plus, Alabama is changing the way it watches film in light of sign-stealing allegation against Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recap Michigan's haul during the early signing period, including a breakdown of some of its top recruits. Plus Nick Saban's coup in hiring former Michigan assistant George Helow. Will it make a difference for the Rose Bowl?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juwan Howard resumed head coach duties for Michigan's game against Eastern Michigan, and the Wolverines rolled to an 83-66 win. Plus, signing day is Wednesday, and the crew discusses what to expect from Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still a few weeks out from the Rose Bowl, we're joined by AL.com Alabama beat writer Nick Alvarez to discuss how the Crimson Tide got here, Jalen Milroe, a loaded defense and more ahead of the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We debate Michigan's MVP for 2023: J.J. McCarthy? Blake Corum? Roman Wilson? Mike Sainristil? On a team this balanced and productive, it's not an easy call. We also talk transfer portal: Who's already left, who might leave, and how Michigan can use the portal to its advantage. Lastly, we talk hoops: The Michigan men got a win on Sunday, but Juwan Howard found himself in the news for alleged misbeh...

The Wolverines are Big Ten champions for a third straight year, improving to 13-0 by smothering Iowa 26-0. They moved up to No. 1 in the playoff rankings, and their reward is facing No. 4 Alabama, which knocked off Georgia in the SEC title game, in the Rose Bowl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan enters Saturday's Big Ten championship game as a massive favorite. We discuss the matchup and how Iowa got here with one of the worst offenses in the country. Plus we dive into the rest of the College Football Playoff field: Who might the Wolverines play in the semis, and where? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines made it three-in-a-row over the Buckeyes on Saturday, scoring a pair of key turnovers and getting strong play from Blake Corum. We discuss the game, why Michigan came out victorious and look ahead to a familiar opponent, Iowa, in the Big Ten title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan and Ohio State are both undefeated heading into Saturday's top-3 showdown in Ann Arbor. Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for the Wolverines, but a trip to the Big Ten championships and a likely playoff spot are on the line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan got past Maryland but it wasn't easy. Jim Harbaugh will remain sidelined against Ohio State. And Chris Partridge is the latest casualty in the ongoing sign-stealing investigation. We discuss the latest victory for the football team and look ahead to rivalry week against Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football is set to visit Maryland on Saturday. Will Jim Harbaugh be allowed on the sideline? A judge will decide. Harbaugh appeared to be in a great mood on Monday, delivering an entertaining press conference. What do we make of the "Michigan vs. Everybody" mantra? We discuss that before previewing Harbaugh's court appearance and, of course, the football game against Maryland. We close th...

Michigan's football team was in the air flying to State College when it found out the Big Ten was suspending Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season. Without their head coach, the Wolverines delivered an emphatic response by beating Penn State 24-15 on the road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices