Blue by Ninety Podcast

Michigan went from barely surviving Western Michigan to beating No. 11 Oklahoma in one week. So what did we actually learn about this team?Welcome to Michigan Weekly, a weekly Michigan sports conversation on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Nick Coston, aka Big Boutros.This week, Trevor and Nick hand out grades following Michigan's 17-10 win over Oklahoma — and the defense sets the curve. The Wolverines held Oklahoma to 10 points, forced two turnovers and limited John Mateer to 189 passing yards while making the biggest plays when the game demanded them.The offense is a more complicated conversation. Michigan leaned heavily into Bryce Underwood's legs, and the sophomore responded with 87 rushing yards and a 38-yard touchdown while protecting the football. But the passing game, traditional run game and 11 penalties show there's still plenty to fix.Trevor and Nick also give some deserved love to Cam Brown and Michigan's special teams, revisit some of their preseason assumptions and discuss what beating Oklahoma changes about Michigan's path through a brutal 2026 schedule.Michigan is 2-0. The offense remains a work in progress. The defense looks like the real deal. And the Wolverines just banked a win that could matter a whole lot in November.〽️ Michigan Weekly

Strack and Worm breakdown Michigan's big win over Oklahoma, look forward to UTEP and are joined by former Wolverine WR Jehu Chesson.

Michigan looks like the team we thought they'd be in a win against Oklahoma

Michigan answered a lot of questions Saturday with a huge win over Oklahoma.Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter break down what changed after the ugly opener against Western Michigan, how Michigan finally tailored the offense to Bryce Underwood's strengths, and why the Wolverines' defense is quickly becoming the identity of this team.We'll also get into the concerns that remain — penalties, an inconsistent traditional run game, the need to get Andrew Marsh involved and a passing attack that Kyle Whittingham admits still needs to develop.Michigan is 2-0 with UTEP up next. What did the Oklahoma win tell us about this team, and what needs to happen before Big Ten play?〽️ Rise to the Victors

One week after Michigan somehow escaped Western Michigan, the Wolverines get an opportunity to change the entire conversation against No. 11 Oklahoma.Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.It's prediction time.Trevor and Darnell make their final calls for Michigan-Oklahoma, starting with the player everyone will be watching: Bryce Underwood. After a week dominated by questions about his performance, Kyle Whittingham's comments and the pressure surrounding Michigan's sophomore quarterback, what does Bryce do when he finally gets back on the field?Can Michigan establish the running game? Can the offensive line respond? Does Jason Beck put more on Underwood's legs? And can Jay Hill's defense contain Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer after an encouraging Week 1 performance?We'll pick the players who could decide the game, make our offensive and defensive predictions, and put our final scores on the record.Michigan looked nothing like the team we expected in Week 1. Saturday is its first chance to prove that was one bad night — rather than a warning about what's ahead.〽️ Rise to the Victors

Justin and Joel discuss Michigan's win over WMU, give their thoughts on Clock Gate, then breakdown Michigan's matchup with Oklahoma.

The conversation around Bryce Underwood changed quickly after Michigan's season opener — and Saturday against Oklahoma could change it all over again.Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.Today, Trevor and Darnell take a closer look at Underwood following Michigan's uneven offensive performance against Western Michigan and the pressure surrounding the sophomore quarterback entering a much bigger test against Oklahoma.Kyle Whittingham made headlines with his comments about Underwood's job security and the need to see improvement. Underwood had his own response. Urban Meyer has weighed in on the situation as well. But how much of this conversation is fair to a quarterback who is still only one game into a new offense?We break down what actually went wrong against Western, the context surrounding Underwood's development, what Michigan needs to do to help him and why Saturday against Oklahoma feels like a major moment — without turning one September game into a final verdict on Bryce Underwood.〽️ Rise to the Victors

Michigan's Week 1 escape raised plenty of questions. Oklahoma is about to start answering them.Welcome to Michigan Weekly, a weekly Michigan sports conversation on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Nick Coston, aka Big Boutros.This week, Trevor and Nick briefly revisit what went wrong against Western Michigan before turning almost entirely toward Saturday's showdown with Oklahoma at the Big House.The matchup puts Bryce Underwood immediately back under the microscope. Kyle Whittingham made it clear that he expects improvement from his quarterback, while Underwood responded with confidence. Now Michigan gets a much different test against a top-10 opponent.Trevor and Nick break down the matchup, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, Michigan's turnover problem, what needs to change offensively, and the three things they'll be watching most closely Saturday.One game was a data point. Oklahoma is the retest.Michigan Weekly is a deeper weekly conversation about Michigan Football, basketball, recruiting and the biggest stories surrounding the Wolverines.〽️ Michigan Weekly

Strack and Worm recap Michigan's last second victory over the Broncos and what needs to happen for the Wolverines to win on Saturday, and the rest of the season.

Michigan Football is 1-0.How the Wolverines got there is a much more complicated conversation.Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.Michigan somehow escaped Western Michigan with a win Saturday night after an offensive performance that raised significantly more questions than anyone expected entering Week 1.And the biggest questions surround Bryce Underwood.After an offseason filled with positive reports about Underwood's development in Jason Beck's offense, some of the same issues that plagued his freshman season resurfaced once the game went live. Kyle Whittingham acknowledged Monday that Underwood's performance was disappointing compared with what Michigan saw throughout fall camp, but stressed that this was his first live game in a completely new offense and that the Wolverines remain confident in his development.So how concerned should Michigan fans actually be?Trevor and Darnell break down what went wrong with Underwood, why the problems went well beyond the quarterback and what Michigan needs to change before Oklahoma comes to the Big House.Whittingham actually came away more encouraged by the offensive line after reviewing the film, but Michigan didn't run the football violently enough, struggled on third down, committed costly penalties and turnovers and allowed Western Michigan to possess the football for more than 40 minutes.There were positives, too.Michigan's defense quietly allowed only 3.3 yards per play, missed just five tackles and didn't surrender an explosive play. Rod Moore and John Henry Daley made successful returns. And JJ Buchanan emerged as a major weapon in the passing game — including, of course, the catch that somehow allowed Michigan to escape with a victory.Michigan didn't play well.Michigan still won.Now the Wolverines have one week to figure out what went wrong before Oklahoma arrives in Ann Arbor.

Football is finally here.Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.On the final Friday without Michigan Football, Trevor and Darnell look back at one of the strangest offseasons in program history — and how months of chaos eventually gave way to something Michigan desperately needed under Kyle Whittingham: calm.The coaching staff was rebuilt. The roster stayed together. Spring football came and went. Michigan worked through summer and fall camp without another crisis. Whittingham has spent the last several months establishing exactly what he wants his program to become.Now we finally get to see it.

It's finally game week! Justin and Joel preview Michigan's opener against WMU and welcome Maize n Brew's Von Lozon to the show.

Michigan Football is back.Welcome to Michigan Weekly, a weekly Michigan sports conversation on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Nick Coston, aka Big Boutros.This week, Trevor and Nick preview Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan and the first game of the Kyle Whittingham era.Saturday night will give us our first real look at Bryce Underwood in Jason Beck's offense, Jay Hill's new defense and a Michigan team that has spent the entire offseason talking about being tougher, more physical and better prepared for 2026. But how much can we actually learn from one game against a MAC opponent?After months of projections, press conferences and trying to figure out exactly what Michigan will become under Whittingham, we finally get our first real data point Saturday night.And remember: watch the process before you watch the scoreboard. Oklahoma comes to the Big House one week later. That's when things get serious.Michigan Weekly is a deeper weekly conversation about Michigan Football, basketball, recruiting and the biggest stories surrounding the Wolverines.Every Wednesday, Trevor McCue and Nick Coston (Big Boutros) go beyond the headlines to talk through what we know, what we think we know and what we're still trying to figure out.〽️ Michigan Weekly

Stadium & Main is back for season 2! Strack and Worm preview the upcoming season, then they welcome Sophomore LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng to the show!

Whittingham says fall camp went about as well as Michigan could have hoped, particularly when it comes to staying healthy. Now he wants to see a clean football team Saturday — limited pre-snap mistakes, sound execution and maximum effort as the Wolverines adjust to everything that comes with an opener.

Justin and Joel breakdown Michigan's 2026 opponents along with what underclassmen they're excited to watch this season.

The Bryce Underwood conversation is beginning to change — but how long will the new narrative last?Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.In this episode, Trevor and Darnell discuss the shifting conversation surrounding Michigan's sophomore quarterback as more people begin to hear what those closest to Underwood have been saying throughout the offseason.Kyle Whittingham has praised his progress. Jason Beck has talked about his improved consistency and footwork. Quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. has spent the offseason working with him inside Michigan's new offense. Now, longtime quarterback coach Jordan Palmer is adding his voice to the conversation after working directly with Underwood this offseason.So are people finally remembering just how talented Bryce Underwood is?And then comes the bigger question: What happens when the games start?Will people allow a 19-year-old quarterback to develop over the course of a season, or will every Saturday bring a new declaration about what Bryce Underwood is — or isn't?

Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.In this episode, Trevor and Darnell break down Hill's latest fall camp press conference and what we learned about a Michigan defense that could once again be one of the strengths of the Wolverines.The entire fall camp defense is now installed. Rod Moore is stringing practices together. Michigan's biggest preseason question at linebacker may have more answers than expected. And several young players are beginning to force their way into the conversation as Hill and his staff prepare to transition from camp into game preparation.

Michigan Football offensive coordinator Jason Beck gave us one of our most detailed looks yet at what the Wolverines' offense could become in 2026.Welcome to Rise to the Victors, your daily start with Michigan sports on the Blue By 90 network with Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter.In this episode, Trevor and Darnell break down Beck's latest fall camp press conference and what his comments tell us about Bryce Underwood, Michigan's offensive identity and the position battles still being decided with the season opener approaching.

Justin and Joel discuss Michigan's captains for 2026 and what position group they think is the most important to this year's success.

The Wolverines are back in Schem and Joel and Justin get worked up about Ohio St.

Chris Wormley is at the Annual Champions Circle Golf Classic. He is joined by Andrew Marsh, Braylon Edwards, and more!

Justin and Joel react to Dusty heading to the NBA and what that means for the future of Michigan Basketball

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NIL madness, Coach Whittingham crushing the recruiting trail, and Dusty reloading his squad. Justin and Joel are back and in full offseason mode.

MICHIGAN BEATS UCONN AND BRINGS A NATTY BACK TO ANN ARBOR!

Michigan destroys Tennessee and is headed to The Final 4!

Justin and Joel preview Michigan's upcoming Sweet 16 matchup, along with discussing what Year 2 Bryce Underwood will look like!

Justin and Joel breakdown Michigan's path to the Final 4 and react to our first look at the 2026 Football Team!

Former Michigan Basketball player Jon Teske joins Justin to talk about Michigan's recent Big Ten Championship, Michigan State, and March Madness!

Justin welcomes a new co-host and they breakdown Michigan Basketball's rise to success, March Madness and preview Spring Football

Justin and Tanner talk about Michigan's big wins over Nebraska and MSU.

New Michigan OL Coach Jim Harding joins Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack to break down what he plans to bring to Ann Arbor to build the trenches for Michigan.

Eric Weddle was an All-American Safety at Utah under Kyle Whittingham and went on to have a 13-year NFL career. He tells Chris Wormley & Jordan Strack what Michigan fans can expect from Whittingham and adds a few stories from his NFL playing days.

Michigan's coaching search is finally over and they have found their guy. Justin & Tanner break down the Wolverines hiring former Utah HC Kyle Whittingham and what this means for the future in Ann Arbor.

Justin and Tanner react. 

Justin and Tanner talk more about Michigan's disappointing end to the 2025 football season.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack talk about Michigan's disappointing loss to the Buckeyes and where Michigan goes from here.

Justin and Tanner talk more about The Game and Michigan basketball's dominant week. (Filmed before win over Gonzaga)

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack are joined by Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham to talk Michigan vs. Ohio State.

Justin and Tanner discuss the biggest game of 2025 and what it will take for them to win.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack are joined by current Michigan OL Jake Guarnera after Michigan's walk-off win at Wrigley. 

Justin and Tanner discuss Michigan's upcoming trip to Wrigley Field.

Brian and Tanner recap Michigan's last two games and look ahead to the last quarter of the season.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack are joined by one of the greatest walk ons in Michigan football history and current Bengals Assistant Coach Jordan Kovacs.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack recap the Purdue game and are joined by Michigan LB Cole Sullivan.

Justin and Tanner break down Michigan's win over the Spartans in East Lansing and discuss the state of the program midway through the season.

Chris Wormley & Jordan Strack break down the Michigan win over Michigan State. Former All-Big Ten Linebacker Jake Ryan joins the show and talks his Huega House collab with Michigan.

Brian and Tanner recap Michigan's impressive response to its worst loss of the year.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack are joined by Michigan's all-time leading passer and 2X Super Bowl Champion Chad Henne.

Justin and Tanner discuss Michigan's impressive performance after a tough loss to USC.