Michigan Football – In the Trenches with Jon Jansen

The Wolverines wrapped up a 3-0 non-conference slate with Saturday's 52-17 victory over the UTEP Miners. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down the key moments and players from Michigan's win. Our postgame interviews from the locker room begin around the 17-minute mark, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, and Jason Avant visits with five players: Andrew Marsh, Savion Hiter, Jonah Lea'ea, Tariq Boney, and Enow Etta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon Jansen preps you for the first-ever meeting between Michigan and UTEP in football with our radio network scene setter, the keys to the game, and his weekly locker room speech on this edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a recap of the week that was for Michigan Athletics, Brian sits down with Brandon Naurato, head coach for Michigan Hockey. Naurato reflects on his first four seasons at the helm of the program, breaks down his talented and experienced roster, and shares his thoughts on the great opportunity ahead for the Wolverines this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon Jansen goes further into detail on his review of the Wolverines' huge win over Oklahoma on Saturday during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, sophomore defensive end Nate Marshall stops by at the 35:40 mark to discuss his love of basketball, break down the Wolverines' 2-0 start, and react to the start of his sophomore season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue to get to know Michigan men's basketball's freshman class, as Brian visits with Joseph Hartman this week on Defend the Block. Hartman reflects on his decision to join the Wolverines, shares his thoughts on the team's trip to Europe, and breaks down some elements of his game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Monday night radio show featured three great guests to recap the Wolverines' win over Oklahoma and preview the opportunity this weekend against UTEP. Head Coach Kyle Whittingham began the show before special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs stopped by around the 22-minute mark. The final segment belonged to punter Cam Brown, who discussed his unique path to football and his tremendous performance against the Sooners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines earned a gritty victory over Oklahoma on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller begin the episode by breaking down the most important moments and players to the Wolverines' 17-10 win. Then, we begin our postgame interviews around the 19-minute mark, as Jon visits with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, and Jason Avant chats with five players: Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry, Chris Bracy, Bryce Underwood, and Zack Marshall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time, the Oklahoma Sooners visit Ann Arbor on Saturday, and Jon prepares you for the game in 15 minutes on our preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. He shares his Keys to the Game for all three phases and gives his weekly Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian recaps a historic weekend for men's golf, a road sweep for volleyball, and much more during his weekly recap. Then, men's soccer head coach Chaka Daley discusses his team's tough loss at Notre Dame on Sunday, his early impressions of the team through four games, and Friday's Big Ten opener against Indiana. You can get tickets for the 7 p.m. game here in Ann Arbor at MGoBlue.com/Tickets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some areas for improvement heading into Week 2, his early impressions of the Oklahoma Sooners, and a wild opening weekend across college football. Then, defensive end Dom Nichols stops by around the 35-minute mark to break down his strong game on Saturday and look ahead to the marquee clash this weekend at the Big House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This weekend, eight Wolverine legends enter the Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor. One of the headliners of this year's class is former Michigan men's basketball head coach John Beilein, who joins us this week on Defend the Block. Beilein reflects on this incredible honor, details some memorable moments in Ann Arbor, and shares his thoughts on the current status of the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Oklahoma game week coverage began on Monday night with our "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. At the beginning of the show, Jon visited with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham for two wide-ranging segments. Then, wide receivers coach Micah Simon stopped by around the 24-minute mark to discuss his room and some areas of improvement for this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines escaped with a narrow victory over Western Michigan on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. Hear from Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller to begin the episode. Our postgame interviews from the Michigan locker room start around the 20-minute mark, as Jon visits with head coach Kyle Whittingham and Jason Avant chats with six players: Jordan Marshall, JJ Buchanan, Bryce Underwood, Zeke Berry, Dom Nichols, and Troy Bowles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was an eventful trip for Michigan men's basketball to Lithuania and Croatia, and head coach Mike Boynton Jr. sits down with Brian Boesch to recap it during this bonus episode of Defend the Block. Boynton discusses the unfortunate injury to Brandon McCoy Jr., shares his thoughts on the players who suited up in Europe, and talks about a special weekend coming up for last season's national championship team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our preview editions of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, are back for the 2026 season. Jon Jansen gets you ready for the Wolverines' opener against Western Michigan with his keys to the game for offense, defense, and special teams, and he finishes the episode with his locker room speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another season of Conqu'ring Heroes, which features a new style for 2026-27! Brian Boesch will begin each episode with a quick rundown of the latest around all Michigan programs. Then, he will bring on a guest, with Field Hockey head coach Kristi Gannon Fisher kicking off the season. She recaps the Wolverines' 1-1 showing in North Carolina over the weekend, breaks down some of the key players on the team, and previews a three-game homestand that begins Friday at 5 o'clock against Kent State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's game week! Our "Seven from 77" touches on some key positions for the Wolverines, an early breakdown of Saturday's clash with Western Michigan, and a full preview of Week 1 throughout college football. Defensive back Smith Snowden stops by the show around the 49-minute mark to recap his time in Ann Arbor, break down the potential of Michigan's defense, and look ahead to his debut in the Big House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the basketball regular season just two months away, we check in with a player from both Michigan programs this week on Defend the Block. Graduate transfer Courtney Ogden kicks off the episode by discussing her decision to join the Wolverines, the key elements of her game, and some early observations from summer practices. Then, freshman Malachi Brown stops by around the 17-minute mark to break down his unique path to Ann Arbor, reflect on the days following the head coaching change, and detail the key aspects of his game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The season premiere of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show aired on Monday night along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, including 94.7 WCSX in Detroit and 1050 WTKA in Ann Arbor. Jon Jansen sat down with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham at the beginning of the show to recap training camp and preview each position group on the team. Around the 28-minute mark, quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer stopped by to break down his room. Then, starting quarterback Bryce Underwood capped the show by discussing his improvements this offseason, his reaction to earning a captain role, and the team's excitement for Saturday night's matchup against Western Michigan. "Inside Michigan Football" airs live on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. during the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some knowns and unknowns about Michigan's offense and defense, with the season opener a week-and-a-half away. He also shares some preseason predictions outside of the Big Ten and breaks down a few storylines for the eight FBS games this weekend. Then, around the 44-minute mark, defensive line coach Larry Black reacts to Michigan's work during training camp and breaks down some of the key contributors in his room.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan men's basketball has a talented freshman class getting acclimated to the program, and Brian Boesch visits with two of them on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Brandon McCoy Jr. discusses his commitment to the program during the Final Four, his journey to Ann Arbor, and some key aspects of his game. Then, around the 20-minute mark, Quinn Costello reflects on his decision to become a Wolverine, breaks down his strengths and areas of improvement on the court, and shares how his parents helped him reach college basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a bonus edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Jon Jansen sits down with two of the Wolverines' newly-elected captains. Defensive lineman Trey Pierce kicks off the episode, and running back Jordan Marshall stops by around the eight-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon reacts to the Wolverines' captain selections and the preseason polls during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 27-minute mark, Jon sits down with a pair of Wolverines. First, wide receiver Jaime Ffrench details his path to Ann Arbor and expectations for the season. Then, offensive lineman Andrew Sprague discusses his offseason work and the camaraderie of the offensive line room. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transfer center Moustapha Thiam is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Thiam discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, his unique basketball journey, and some early impressions of the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian are back for a new season of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! They react to some of the key storylines during training camp on the return of our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, around the 26-minute mark, defensive end John Henry Daley reflects on his fascinating football journey, details his recovery process from an injury last season, and shares some of his goals for the upcoming season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian visits with former Head Coach Dusty May, who details his decision to leave Ann Arbor for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, reflects on last year's run to the national championship, and shares why he believes Michigan will succeed under Mike Boynton Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earlier this week, Michigan announced the final assistant coach for the men's basketball staff, and he joins Brian this week on Defend the Block. Dylan Murphy discusses his decision to accept the role here in Ann Arbor, reflects on his unique journey through the coaching ranks, and shares his early thoughts on the program's culture and roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get to know the newest member of the men's basketball coaching staff on this week's show. Mike Martin discusses his decision to accept the position at Michigan, the items he has attacked since arriving in Ann Arbor, and his early impressions of the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New men's basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Boynton details the early days in his new role, describes the process of retaining most of the roster, and shares some early observations from the team's summer workouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After sharing some thoughts on Friday's appointment of Mike Boynton Jr. as the program's head coach, Brian visits with another incoming transfer this week on Defend the Block. J.P. Estrella discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, some of the key elements of his game, how he fits in with the rest of the roster, and his early thoughts on the Ann Arbor restaurant scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get to know a new member of Michigan men's basketball this week, as Brian visits with LSU transfer forward Jalen Reed. Reed reflects on his decision to commit to Michigan, details his challenging injury issues in recent seasons, and describes some of the key elements of his game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We visit with Michigan's new Linebackers Coach Alex Whittingham this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. He reflects on his successful stint with the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff and previews some of the talent in the Wolverines' linebacker room. Programming note: In the Trenches will be taking a brief break, with more coverage coming around the start of training camp!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Boesch visits with The Athletic's CJ Moore, who has written multiple articles about Michigan men's basketball in the last week. Moore reacts to Dusty May's decision to accept the Dallas Mavericks' head coach position and reflects on his conversation with interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon catches up with two longtime Michigan men on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Ron Bellamy begins the show by discussing his new role as Senior Director of Recruiting Relations and reflecting on what it means to be back on the Michigan staff. Then, Assistant Running Backs Coach Fred Jackson stops by around the 14-minute mark. Jackson starts by reacting to the emotions around becoming a grandfather before breaking down his role on the staff and the running backs in the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the news official, Brian Boesch shares his initial thoughts on Dusty May's departure to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Mike Boynton Jr.'s appointment as Michigan's interim head coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We share a great conversation with senior defensive lineman Enow Etta on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Etta reflects on his development since arriving in Ann Arbor, breaks down the rest of the defensive line group, and details his growth as a leader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defend the Block returns with a wide-ranging conversation with Oscar Goodman, who is busy preparing for his redshirt sophomore season with the Wolverines. Goodman reflects on last season's run to the national championship, details why he is willing to sacrifice for the good of the team, and discusses how he has improved on the floor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines' wide receiver room is under the spotlight on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Sophomore Andrew Marsh begins the episode by discussing his outstanding first season in Ann Arbor and looking ahead to the opportunities ahead in 2026. Then, new Wide Receivers Coach Micah Simon stops by around the 11-minute mark to detail his journey into coaching and share his thoughts on the Wolverines' wide receivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have two great guests on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! Two-time captain Rod Moore kicks off the episode by reflecting on his recent injuries and looking ahead to the 2026 season. Then, safeties coach Tyler Stockton joins us around the 18-minute mark to break down what he has seen from Moore and the rest of his room and share his goals heading into training camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk offensive line on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jake Guarnera kicks off the episode by discussing his acclimation process to the center position and the potential for the Wolverines' offense in 2026. Then, assistant offensive line coach Mike Lynch stops by around the 13-minute mark to reflect on his unique journey to Ann Arbor and provide some initial thoughts on many of the Wolverines' offensive linemen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian visits with Matt Aldred, Michigan's strength & conditioning coach, on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Aldred reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship, discusses his partnerships with the returning players, and details his onboarding process with Michigan's newcomers. Programming note: Defend the Block will be taking a brief break, with our next episode scheduled for June 16.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For an 18th consecutive season, Michigan Rowing has earned a berth in the NCAA Championships! The legendary Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in program history, joins us to recap the Wolverines' fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, reflect on the nerve-wracking wait for the NCAA announcement, and preview the event from May 29-31 in Gainesville, Ga. Programming note: this is the final scheduled Conqu'ring Heroes of the athletic season. We will be back in September for another season of Conqu'ring Heroes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to a couple of noon kickoffs already on the schedule and the latest reports surrounding potential College Football Playoff expansion. Around the 36-minute mark, new cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford stops by to discuss his path to Ann Arbor and his impressions of the players in his room.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian concludes his series of interviews with returning assistant coaches, as Mike Boynton Jr. is his guest on Defend the Block this week. Boynton reflects on the Wolverines' run to the 2026 national championship and details the approach Michigan's staff took to build next season's roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Ten Outdoor Championships take place this weekend, so we catch up with Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track and Field here at Michigan. Sullivan discusses his coaching philosophy for such an important event and breaks down some of the key athletes and events for both the women's and men's teams this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We spotlight tight ends on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Senior tight end Zack Marshall kicks off the episode by breaking down his unique offseason and previewing the new-look Michigan offense. Then, tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham joins the show around the 20-minute mark to detail his acclimation to the program, offer some thoughts on the players in his room, and recount his fascinating journey to coaching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian visits with assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen, who reflects on his path to a national championship season in Ann Arbor, details some of the foremost memories from last year's team, and discusses the program's new-look roster for the 2026-27 campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan Baseball is shining down the stretch, and ace pitcher Kurt Barr stars on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. Barr reflects on the journey for him and his brother to Ann Arbor, details the keys to his outstanding 2026 season, and looks ahead to the rest of the regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the Wolverines' areas of strengths and items to work on in the aftermath of spring ball before he shares some early thoughts on the 2026 schedule. Around the 42-minute mark, offensive lineman Blake Frazier stops by to discuss his progression since arriving on campus, the complexion of his nutrition plan, and the evolution of Michigan's roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church joins Defend the Block this week to reflect on the Wolverines' run to the national championship, detail his role in building the roster each season, and break down the five new Wolverines who officially joined the team last week (Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby, J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, and Moustapha Thiam).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Michigan men's golf prepares for this weekend's Big Ten Championships, Head Coach Zach Barlow joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes. Barlow discusses the Wolverines' season to this point, his coaching style with such a young team, and the preparation for this weekend's event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.