The Michigan Man Podcast

Michigan is a work in progress on offense and Purdue will give them a chance to keep working on the passing game this week. With me today is the radio play by play voice of the Boilermakers Tim Newton.

Michigan vs Michigan State. That's all you really need to say. 

Every year the stakes are high in this rivalry. For Sparty beating Michigan would save their season, and maybe their coaches job. For Michigan a win would keep them on track to accomplish their goals. It's also NBC's National Saturday night game. Joining us with his thoughts on this toxic rivalry and the season to this point is Spartan beat writer Connor Earegood from The Detroit News

The youngest team in the B10 is getting their on the job training in a big way this year. There have been ups and downs, and there will be more. What we need to keep seeing is progress. Although there was none last week. A very good Washington team makes the timezone trip to Ann Arbor and offers Bryce and team 146 another chance for a big win. Will we be prepared? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is one of the greatest Michigan running backs to ever wear the wing tipped helmet. Jamie Morris, who also hosts The M Zone Monday through Friday on WTKA Ann Arbor

We've said this a few times this season, but it's true for Saturday. It's a pivotal game for Michigan Football and their season. Win...and  things look better. Lose..and things could get ugly. Joining us with her thoughts on a very good Washington team is Huskies Radio Network sideline reporter Elise Woodward. 

Can USC get their high octane offense in gear against Wink's defense? Will Bryce Underwood and the offense be able to put up enough points to win in a shootout? Joining me with his thoughts on those questions and more is Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3

Michigan will rely on their defense to slow down the No 1 offense in the country on Saturday night. A big 2 time zone test awaits The Wolverines..and our history of winning on the coast is not good. It should be an exciting matchup! With us today is the legendary radio play by play voice of The Trojans Pete Arbogast 

Wisconsin visits The Big House for Homecoming on Saturday and they are struggling. Michigan is coming off a bye week and looking to keep improving in every phase of the game. October is a critical month for Team 146. Either they will prove to be contenders, or a team that is just not ready. Joining me with thoughts on that and more is beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press.

It might be too early to say Luke Fickell is on the hot seat in Madison, but the Badger faithful booed loudly and left early during the Maryland loss. They are not happy. Joining me today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of Wisconsin football Matt LePay

We're 3-1 entering our first bye week of the season. Team 146 is a work in progress, and that is perfectly fine at this stage of the season. Let's get to work and heal up for the next stretch of games. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and much more is beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic.

How improved is Nebraska this year? Is Michigan 1/2 as good as we saw last week? It's a big game for Michigan, but a game with more meaning for the home team. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3

For Michigan Saturday is another road trip to one of college football's most hostile environments. For Nebraska it's an opportunity to score their first signature win of the Matt Ruhle era. It should be a humdinger. With us today is Cornhuser radio play by play voice Kyle Crooks.

Just winning Saturday won't erase what happened in Norman last week. Cleaning up most of the mistakes and winning would be a good start though. Biff Poggi is the interim head coach and he'll be at the helm as Central Michigan visits The Big House. Joining us with his thoughts on that and so much more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive. 

Central Michigan pays a visit to The Big House on Saturday and hopes to give Michigan a test. Joining us with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Chippewas Adam Jacksa 

Bryce Underwood looked like a veteran in his debut against New Mexico. Saturday night in Norman will be a different environment against a much better opponent. Chris Balas from The Wolverine ON3 joins me to discuss that and much more.

Oklahoma looked good against Illinois State on Saturday, while Michigan put on a failry solid performance against New Mexico. How much can we take from those two games? Not much I'm afraid. We will certainly learn more about both teams Saturday night in Norman. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Sooners, Toby Rowland.

Is Michigan a Big10 contender? We won't find out this Saturday against New Mexico, but we'll have a baseline idea of just where they are after tangling with The Lobos. With me to discuss that and more is The Angel of The Big House, beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News.

Finally it's time to tee it up and see some Meeeechigan football. Our opponent on Saturday night has a new coach, a new roster, and is expected to struggle this year. Helping us to learn more about The Lobos is beat writer Sean Reider from The Albuquerque Journal. #goblue

The NCAA  sign gate verdict was delivered on Friday. Joining me to discuss that and the upcoming season is John Borton from The Wolverine. 

The countdown to kickoff with New Mexico continues today. Our guest is Trevor McCue from ON3's Maize & Blue Review

The Michigan Man listener lines are open 24/7 for your calls at 313 351-2631. That's 313 351-2631. Tell us your name, where you are calling from, then give us your bold prediction on the season. We would love to hear from you. Joining us today with another preview of Meeechigan Football is beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic. #goblue  

It's going to get crazy fast. Practice begins on Wednesday and the hype will grow by the day. We will also be waiting for The NCAA infractions committee to render their verdict on sign gate. There is a lot going on and we're glad a new season of Meeechigan Football is just weeks away. Joining us today with the first of our preveiw shows is beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press

Sherrone Moore and staff are recruiting elite players at a clip we haven't seen for a long time around here. Joining me to discuss that and more is Trevor McCue from ON3 Maize N Blue Review

Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3 joins us with the lastest news on Michigan Football.  My listener lines are open 24/7 for your calls. 313 351-2631. Tell us your name, where you're calling from, and then spout off on anything maize n blue. Maybe you'll here yourself on our next show. Give us a call! GO BLUE!  

Michigan sits down with the NCAA next week and we'll see if sparks fly. Joining us to discuss that and more is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's WolverinesWire. Our listener lines are open 24/7 for your thoughts on that or anything else Maize N Blue. Call us at 313 351-2631. Tell us your name, where your calling from, and then sound off. Maybe you'll hear yourself on our next show. GO BLUE!  

Are you surprised that Michigan self imposed a 2 game suspension on Sherrone? Was this an overraction by the university? Share your thoughts with me by calling our listener line at 313 351-2631. Tell us your name, where you're calling from, then let it rip. Joining me to discuss that and more on today's show is the longtime editor of The Wolverine Magazine, John Borton  

Bryce Underwood makes his big house debut in this Saturday's spring game. With me to discuss that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

Dusty May's first team in Ann Arbor was frustrating to watch at times, but they thrived on the chaos they created and what a season they gave us. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of the Wolverines, Brian Boesch

Michigan enters the last week of the regular season tied for first in the B10. Joining us with his thoughts on that and much more is beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press

Tom Izzo and his red hot spartans visit Crisler to take on first place Michigan this Friday. Joining us to preview the game is the radio play by play voice of Michigan basketball Brian Boesch

Dusty May and Michigan basketball get ready for a frenzied February while Sherrone and staff prepare for spring ball. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3

Sherrone Moore and his staff are working hard to make it back to back top 10 classes. They've been on the road most of January and are offering many of the best in the class of 2026. Joining us with his thoughts on that and more is recruiting writer EJ Holland from The Wolverine ON3

It's cold outside but things are heating up for Dusty May and his team. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Wolverine football & basketball beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press

Sherrone Moore is busy preparing for spring practice and planning for next season. Dusty May and his red hot Michigan basketball team are showing everyone they are for real. Joining us with his thoughts on all of that and more is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine

Alabama would like to show a big TV audience that the CFP made a mistake. Michigan would like that same audience to see we have some good young talent waiting in the wings for next year. Will we be able to hang with Bama? Get ready for another adventure in Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

The Crimson Tide believe they should've been in the field of 12. Instead they are headed for a New Years Eve showdown in The ReliaQuest Bowl with something to prove against Michigan. Joining us today is Bama beat writer Colin Gay from The Tuscaloosa News. Y'all stay tuned!

As we wind down a year that started off so magically for Michigan Football, I thought it would be a great time to revisit that incredible journey with one of my, and yes one of Wolverine Nations favorite writers. Joining us today to remember the highs and lows of that season, and talk about her new book Michigan Vs Everybody, is beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News

The month of December has been very good for Sherrone Moore and his staff. They are busy working the portal hard and soon will be preparing to face an angry, but very good Alabama squad on New Years Eve. With me today to discuss that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3.

The last time we were 3 point dogs in this game was 1969. Bo's first season. I think we'd all be happy with the same results this year. That will be a tall mountain to climb though. Joining me with her thoughts on the rivalry and this weeks game is beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News.

Last Saturday Michigan's offense exploded against Northwestern. This week it's another story though. We'll be up against a prolific scoring offense and the No 1 defense in college football. My guest today says on paper this looks like a game Ohio State should win easily, but we've seen some strange things happen over the decades in this bitter rivalry. With me today is longtime Buckey beat writer Tim May.

With 2 games left Michigan needs a win to get bowl eligible. To put it bluntly, this is our best chance. It will be senior day in The Big House and we will say goodbye to a lot of M men that were a part of the last 3 glorious years. They don't want their last appearance in The Big House to be a loss. Northwestern is a team we should be able to handle, but nothing has come easy this year. My guest today says he thinks we're in for a low scoring affair and he expects the defense will lead us to victory. Joining me today is Chris Balas from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3

A season that started with high expectations finds Michigan battling Nortwestern this Saturday in the home finale for bowl eligibility. Joining me today with the Northwestern perspective is the radio play by play voice of The Wildcats, Dave Eanet.

It's been a long season for team 145. They have a lot of work to do in the bye week in preparing to play Northwestern next week and get bowl eligible. Joining me with his thoughts on that, Bryce Underwood, and much more is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's WolverinesWire

Indiana is in the midst of a dream season. Thye are 9-0, ranked No 8 in this weeks first CFP poll, and in the hunt for a B10 championship. Can Michigan play spoiler? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

Indiana is the feel good story of college football this season. Can they keep it going against Michigan this Saturday? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is the radio hall of fame voice of The Hoosiers Don Fischer

Will Michigan give No 1 Oregon a test? Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3

Can we build on last weeks win over Sparty? We better if we want to even hang around with no 1 Oregon. Joinng us today is Rob Moseley who covers Oregon football for GoDucks.com. 

The better than expected Spartans visit The Big House on Saturday and are convinced they have a chance to claim victory. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and much more is former All American and Wolverine great Jamie Morris

Is Jack Tuttle the spark plug the offense needs? We're running out of options and this week we're on the road against a fired up and improved Illinois team. It is another pivotal game for Sherrone and his team. Joining me to discuss that and more is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine

No one that covers Big 10 football thought Illinois would be 5-1 at the midway point of the season. They are, and they want more. With us today is the radio play by play voice of The Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart

Michigan goes on the road Saturday ranked number 10 and finding themselves an underdog to Washington. It's the midway mark of the season and this team is still searching for a passing game, and maybe more importantly some confidence. Joining me today is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive