The Michigan Man Podcast

The Little Brown Jug is part of the fabric of Minnesota and Michigan Football. The Gophers last had custody of the jug in 2014. They want the jug back. Minnesota's last home win against Michigan was in 1977, when Bo Schembechler took a No 1 ranked team to Minneapolis and lost 16-0. The Gophers think they are overdue for a home win. Michigan wants to keep the jug, and they need to bounce back from last Saturday's gut punch of a loss to Iowa. Yes...it's a big game for a lot of reasons.  Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins me to discuss all of that and more. 

Michigan and Minnesota battle for the 100th time to gain control of The Little Brown Jug. What Bob Ufer used to call the most "coveted piece of crockery in all of sports". Joining me this week to discuss that and more is Mike Grimm - the radio play by play voice of The Golden Gophers. 

Michigan hosts Iowa Saturday at 330pm on CBS in a stripe out at The Big House. Two the nations best defenses meet in The B10 opener. Beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press joins Mike to break down Bryce Underwood vs Iowa's front, the run game battle, Whittingham's first conference test, and what to watch in a game that looks like it should be a low scoring affair. 

The voice of the Hawkeyes joins the show as No 17 Iowa visits No 18 Michigan on Saturday in The Big House. Two 3-0 teams open B10 play. Gary Dolphin previews the trip, Iowa's identity, and what Saturday looks like from the Hawkeye radio booth.

No 19 Michigan hosts UTEP in the first meeting between the programs. The Wolverines are coming off a 17-10 win over then NO 11 Oklahoma; the defense has allowed just one touchdown in two games under Kyle Whittingham. UTEP bounced back from a 51-0 loss at Oklahoma with a 51-10 win over Texas Southern. Chris Balas joins me to preview UTEP and much more. 

UTEP visits The Big House Saturday as a heavy underdog after a 51-0 loss at Oklahoma and a bounce back win over Texas Southern. Michigan is 2-0 and coming off a defensive win over the Sooners. Joining us today is the legendary voice of the Miners Jon Teicher, in his 46th season calling UTEP football

Michigan beat writer Austin Meek joins me to break down the Whittingham-era start, Underwood's status, what actually went wrong (and right) against Western, and what he expects from a physical rematch with the Sooners.

Oklahoma radio voice Toby Rowland joins Mike to preview Saturday's noon game at the Big House. It will be a Maize Out as the Sooners make their first trip to Ann Arbor. The two look ahead to the Fox broadcast after Michigan's 13-12 win over Western Michigan and Oklahoma's 51-0 beatdown of UTEP. 

A new era of Michigan football begins on Saturday night in The Big House. Kickoff is at 730pm on NBC TV. Western Michigan is a good football team and should be a solid test. Joining me with her thoughts on that and so much more is The Angel of The Big House, beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News. 

No. 16 Michigan opens the Whittingham era Saturday night vs. Western Michigan at The Big House. Voice of the Broncos Robin Hook joins Mike to preview WMU's title core, dual-threat QB Broc Lowry, RB Jalen Buckley, and how the Broncos see a new-look Michigan team. GO BLUE!

Michigan Football is winding down fall camp under first year head coach Kyle Whittingham, and the season opener with Western Michigan is right around the corner. Practices remain closed to the media, so Anthony Broome joins us to break down the latest updates, coach and player comments, key roster storylines, and what fans should be watching as the Wolverines prepare for another season.  Coming up: Tuesday's Visitors Edition: Long-time Western Michigan Football radio voice Robin Hook Thursday's Michigan Game Day Show: Angelique Chengelis, The Angel of The BIg House, from The Detroit News as we begin our 17th season of coverage GO BLUE  

Trevor McCue from Blue By Ninety joins to discuss the latest from Michigan football camp under Kyle Whittingham, including Bryce Underwood's strong start and key returners gearing up for the season.

Week one of fall camp is in the books. Joining me to discuss that and much more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine On3

Mike welcomes Detroit Free Press beat writer Tony Garcia to break down Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. They discuss the key takeaways from Kyle Whittingham and the players, then dive into Tony's expectations for Michigan's upcominig season. 

Aaron joins me to discuss the recent finding from the Jenner & Block investigation, recruiting, and his early thoughts on the fast approaching season. 

My guest today says Dusty May's departure was shocking, but understandable. He also has a lot to say about expectation are for the coming football season.  John Borton from The Wolverine is my guest

Michigan took down No 5 Nebraska at Crisler in a wild one on Tuesday. Next up is a stop in East Lansing against bitter rival Michigan State. With us today is the radio play by play voice of Michigan basketball, Brian Boesch.

Ethan McDowell from The Wolverine ON3 joins us today with the latest football recruiting and portal news. 

Happy New Year! Michigan is working the portal hard and things are starting to happen. Joining me with his take on that and much more is Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3. 

Happy New Year! We have our coach and it's time to tee it up tomorrow in The Citrus Bowl and end the year on a positive note! GO BLUE!

It's been a week of chaos for Michigan football. Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins us with an update and his thoughts on what's next. 

Sherrone was arraigned in court on Friday while his former team preps for The Citrus Bowl. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and so much more is beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic

We inked the No 11 class in the country this week and now we await our bowl destination and opponent. Joining me with his thoughts on that & the Ohio State debacle is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3

Michigan is a double digit underdog to No 1 Ohio State. They were 3 touchdown dogs last year, and we know what happened. My guest today says it's another tall order for this young team, but anything can happen in THE GAME. Joining me today is The Angel of The Big House. Beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News. 

My guest today says Ohio State knows they are in the playoffs. On Saturday they and their coach are on a mission to end the streak to Michigan, get to the B10 Championship game, then go and win another NATTY. Joining me next is longtime Buckeye beat writer Tim May

Michigan heads to College Park for the last road game of the year. They are banged up and loaded with freshemen in the starting lineup. Still, we are 8 and 2 with a lot on the line. It should be an adventure. Joining us with his toughts on that and more is Chris Balas from The Wolverine Magazine & The Wolverine ON3

My guest today says Maryland has a freshmen phenom at QB and an abundance of young talent. They are also decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball as the season draws to a close. Joining me today is former Terps All American, and now color analyst on The Maryland Sports Network, Steve Suder

What will we see from Michigan coming out of the bye week? We'll find out against a sneaky good Northwestern team. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

Northwestern has lost two in a row but they have not been pushed around by anyone in The Big 10 this year. This is a much better team than the one we blew out last year coming out of our  bye. Getting us up to speed on this years Wildcat team is the radio play by play voice of Northwestern Football Dave Eanet.

Will Michigan come out of their final bye week ready for the stretch run? Joining me with his thoughts on that and much more is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's Wolverines Wire

A bunged up Michigna team will head into their final bye week after Saturday nights game. It is coming at a good time. Purdue is a struggling team and Coach Odom has a nightmare rebuiling job on his hands, coupled with a brutal schedule this month. Michigan will have the opportunity to get some things fixed in the passing game and keep their young offense on a positive trajectory. Joning us with his thoughts on that and more is Trevor McCue from ON3's Maize & Blue Review. 

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