Wolverine Confidential

Michigan ran the ball on 46 of 58 offensive plays against USC in Alex Orji's first start. Will the Wolverines follow a similar script against a Minnesota defense that just allowed 272 rushing yards in a loss to Iowa? Plus, news and notes from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan used defense, a strong rushing attack, and a last-minute touchdown to beat No. 11 USC on Saturday. It was exactly the type of performance Michigan needed to open Big Ten play. We break down the win, Alex Orji's first start, and whether the game plan is sustainable going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Orji will finally get his shot. On today's episode we discuss Michigan's change at quarterback, the fallout and what it means for the offense moving forward. Plus, we discuss Colston Loveland's status for the game, Donovan Edwards' comments and preview USC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan made a QB switch in its win over Arkansas State. What does that mean moving forward? The run got back on track and the defense showed improvement from the Texas loss, but Saturday was hardly a flawless performance overall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss what the Wolverines were saying this week about their loss to Texas and what they need to fix before Saturday's game against Arkansas State. Are there any lingering concerns? We talk about former Central Michigan and Tennessee coach Butch Jones and the roster he has built at Arkansas State before sharing our predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan lost a lopsided game to a good Texas team on Saturday. We dissect the issues on both sides of the ball, especially defense. Should fans be worried? Plus, who or what's to blame for Davis Warren's struggles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines are set for their first top-10 nonconference matchup since 1994 and are an underdog against No. 3 Texas, which beat Colorado State 52-0 in its opener. What are their chances of pulling off an upset? Plus, Sherrone Moore is coaching without an official contract.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football beat Fresno State 30-10 on Saturday night in the season opener. What did the Wolverines do well? Where did they struggle? We break down most every position group, starting with the quarterbacks, to dissect where Michigan must improve in advance of this week's game against No. 4 Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 is finally here! The defending national champions begin the 2024 season Saturday vs. Fresno State. We discuss the matchup, dive deeper into the Bulldogs and offer up a prediction. Plus, we talk about the new, expanded Big Ten and why we think Ohio State wins the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Wolverines analyst speaks for the first time publicly about the alleged sign-stealing operation at Michigan. Plus, the team should be elite defensively again in 2023, but are there too many question marks on offense for it to make a legitimate run at another title? The crew shares their season predictions in this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten network analyst Jake Butt joins the podcast to preview the Wolverines' 2024 season. He shares his insights on the various position battles, and what to expect under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven months later, we're still talking about Jim Harbaugh. We discuss the former Michigan coach's NCAA penalties and his nixed return as honorary captain, plus update the ongoing QB battle, camp takeaways and food coming to Michigan Stadium this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports have surfaced of a draft of the notice of allegations to be delivered to the Michigan football program, and the findings implicate head coach Sherrone Moore. With the season just a few weeks away and Michigan picked as a top-10 team, what does this news mean for the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines begin preseason camp July 31, and the team's quarterback competition takes center stage. Will Michigan blitz more under new coordinator Wink Martindale? Plus, takeaways from Big Ten media days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forty-two athletes with University of Michigan ties from 22 different countries are set to perform in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. We discuss some of the notable names and sports. Plus, a rundown of the Big Ten preseason football poll, where Michigan sits and preview the league's three-day media event later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Michigan football's opener just over a month away, it's time to begin position outlooks for the 2024 season. The crew breaks down the Wolverines' running back room and the potential impact of Blake Corum's departure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan football program remains active on the recruiting trail, adding a pair of notable commits this week. The Wolverines did miss out on some targets. We discuss it all, after first talking about various Wolverines' ratings in the new EA Sports college football video game. We also tackle Rod Moore's injury and basketball schedule updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a slow start to high school recruiting, Sherrone Moore and his first-year Michigan staff have landed five commitments in the last 10 days ... and primed for more. We discuss the highlights, a QB for 2026 and where the Wolverines are headed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrone Moore has had an eventful offseason since taking over as Michigan head coach in January. The crew discusses his first five months on the job, his approach compared to Jim Harbaugh's, staff hirings, roster management and expectations for his first season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After discussing the former Wolverines in the NBA and NHL finals, we recap Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's appearance at a camp in Detroit. The conversation then shifts to recruiting as Michigan enters an important period. We close with some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football landed four secondary players over the weekend, turning a question mark on defense into another strength. We discuss each player, where they fit and who might start this fall. Plus, we recap NCAA tournament action for softball, women's tennis and women's lacrosse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith recently said Michigan's wins over the Buckeyes and 2021 and 2022 should have an asterisk. Plus, three Michigan spring sports teams advance in NCAA Tournament, while softball will open regional play this week after winning the Big Ten Tournament title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's football team has lost a handful of players to the transfer portal this spring but also has added some new players, including a new face. Dusty May has revamped basketball's roster. Plus, spring sports postseason updates and NFL draft recap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The draft begins Thursday in Detroit, and Michigan has a chance to best Georgia's single-season record of 15 draftees. Will they do it? We discuss. Plus, plenty of talk on J.J. McCarthy, potential surprises and we recap Dusty May's flurry of portal activity with Michigan basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Takeaways from Michigan's annual spring game. Breaking down the QB battle and offseason needs in the transfer portal. Plus, Michigan football snaps its recruiting drought under Sherrone Moore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hockey lost in the national semifinals for the third year in a row. We discuss what went wrong and what's next for the program. The football spring game is this Saturday and all eyes will be on the quarterbacks. Plus, the transfer portal opens on Tuesday. In basketball news, the men's team is looking to add players while the women's team has lost a couple more to the portal, including Laila Phelia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hockey will play in its third straight Frozen Four, beginning Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn. We preview the Wolverines' matchup with Boston College, including potential X-factors, and look ahead to the finals. Plus, some clarity begins to form with Michigan football and the offensive line, and Dusty May continues to build out his coaching staff and roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's hockey team is heading to back to the Frozen Four after avenging four straight losses to Michigan State with a 5-2 win in a NCAA regional final. New basketball coach Dusty May has his eyes on the transfer portal, and the football team hires its next defensive line coach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan men's basketball program has found its next coach: Dusty May, who spent the past six seasons at Florida Atlantic. Why is he the right fit for Michigan? The women's team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but the future of the program is bright. Meanwhile, the hockey team is set for the NCAA Tournament, but will need to survive a difficult regional to reach the Frozen Four again. Plus, Sherrone Moore spoke about Michigan football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juwan Howard is out at Michigan. What led to his departure, and who are some potential candidates to replace him? Plus, we discuss the women's hoops team's NCAA draw, the Greg Scruggs arrest, Michigan hockey and more football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hockey advances to Big Ten semifinal and is a near lock for the NCAA Tournament. Women's hoops appears safely in the tournament field, while the men open Big Ten Tournament play this week. Plus, Mike Hart's departure and other football news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan's hockey and basketball teams are gearing up for Big Ten Tournament action. With the NFL combine complete, how did the Wolverines fare? And what did the outgoing Wolverines say about next season's squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Wolverines be able to run the ball? We offer our predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 misbehavior. We separate fact from fiction in this bizarre story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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