Podcast appearances and mentions of zach shaw

Zach Shaw from Michigan 247 Sports and CBS SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga discuss the good and bad for the Michigan football team coming out of its uneven 21-16 win over Purdue. They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball, discussing Justice Haynes' surgery, Jordan Marshall's star emergence, the multi-faceted issues plaguing Michigan's passing offense, and the top of the Wolverines' offensive bye week to-do list. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense and special teams in the win. They discuss some minor struggle points in coverage and the pass-rush, some serious issues on special teams, what it means for the coming weeks and more bye-week to-do list items in their eyes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga preview the Michigan football team's home matchup against Purdue. They look at keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball, factors to watch and make predictions for the game.  They open with a look at Michigan's offense, facing a slumping Boilermakers' defense. They challenge the Wolverines to alter their passing game, and give the young pass game meaningful reps and opportunities to grow. They also look at Purdue's weak points on defense, including tackling, big plays and coverage. They close the first half with offensive prop bets. In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan's defense. They discuss Purdue's grinding ground game, some versatility in the pass game and where the Wolverines will need players to step up. They close with defensive prop bets, and their score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 31-20 win over Michigan State, what the Wolverines showed in the game, and what it means for the rivalry moving forward. They open with a look at the offense, which was as run-dominant as Michigan has been all season. They discuss the run game's success, especially in the second half, as well as the shortcomings on multiple fronts in the passing game. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, which was dominant for most of the game, saw key standout players, but also had a couple drives where things weren't as sharp. They close the episode with a look at the state of the in-state rivalry, where Michigan State goes from here after another rivalry loss and an 0-5 start in Big Ten play and what it all means for Michigan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's upcoming game at Michigan State, looking at the keys for the Wolverines and prominent storylines in the matchup. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, and what needs to be done against the Spartans' struggling defense. They discuss the Wolverines picking up where they left off in last week's simplified, higher-efficiency passing game, players they would like to see more of if the game goes as expected and other factors to watch from each position group. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense's matchup against Michigan State's at-times explosive offense. They discuss the keys to limiting what Aidan Chiles can do at quarterback, the challenge the defensive backfield faces and some mismatches to exploit. In both halves of the episode, they look at prop bet predictions, preview other key factors and close with their score predictions for the weekend To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 24-7 win over Washington, what stood out on both sides of the ball, and what it all means for the Wolverines moving forward. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which cruised to 417 yards on 6.1 yards per play, and arguably was more productive than 24 points would suggest. They discuss strong performances from Bryce Underwood, Jordan Marshall, Zack Marshall, Andrew Marsh and the offensive line. They break down what worked in play-calling, areas to improve in opponent territory and other observations from Underwood's efficient game. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense's emphatic bounce-back performance after last week's struggles at USC. They discuss Michigan's tangible improvements in the pass-rush, in tackling and a dominant day stopping the run. They look at standout individual players, and what else went into holding Washington to seven points and just 62 second-half yards. They close the episode with a zoomed-out look at where Michigan stands with five games remaining in its regular season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this double-length episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team midway through its 2025 season, and preview the Wolverines' home tilt against Washington. They open with a look at Michigan's offense. They discuss what has and has not met preseason expectations on the offensive side of the ball, a lackluster showing at USC, what must improve in the second half of the season and what some of the offensive keys are against the Huskies. In the second half of the episode, they take stock in Michigan's defense. They discuss surprise letdowns so far, why the defense struggled so much against USC, and what the blueprint against the Huskies' offense needs to look like. Along the way, they make prop-bet picks on both sides of the ball, and score predictions for Saturday's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 15 Michigan football team's road trip to Los Angeles, where it will take on USC in a pivotal Big Ten matchup. They open with a look at what the Wolverines' offense but do against the Trojans. They discuss a potential vulnerability in USC's run defense, where Michigan's pass game must grow, and what it can take from last weeks breakthrough over Wisconsin. They also look at players who must step up, Bryce Underwood's next step, the offensive line's progress and do offensive prop bets for the game. In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan's defense against a top-ranked USC offense. They discuss the Trojans' underrated run game, the receivers' ability to make plays after the catch, Jayden Maiava's ability to push the ball downfield and the ever-importance of Michigan's front four generating a pass-rush. They close the episode with a look at defensive prop bets, and make final score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 24-10 win over Wisconsin, and what it means for the Wolverines moving forward. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which struggled in the first half, but came alive to the tune of 300 yards in the second half. They discuss which half was more important, two strong showings from the Wolverines' wide receivers, the continued success of Justice Haynes, Bryce Underwood's development and why it took until week five for Andrew Marsh to earn a start. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defensive side of the ball. They discuss standout players, which trends are worth noting beyond just facing Wisconsin, youth and depth at key positions and what's working for the top-10 defense. They close with a look at the top teams in the Big Ten, where Michigan ranks right now, and what happened to Penn State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's matchup against Wisconsin, and keys for the Wolverines to move to 4-1 on the season. They open with a look at the keys for Michigan's offense. They discuss the Badgers' run defense and pass-rush, why Michigan may be able to run the ball well anyways, passing to set up the run, potential shakeups in the wide receiver room and an ascending offensive line. They also make prop-bet picks for the offense in the game. In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan's defense. They discuss Wisconsin's offensive woes, a tough schedule for the Badgers, Michigan getting healthy in the secondary, the importance of a dominant pass-rush and disruptive front, covering tight ends and more. They close with their defensive prop-bet picks, and make their final score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the good and bad on both sides of the ball from the Michigan football team's 30-27 win over Nebraska. They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball. They discuss the Wolverines' dominant ground game, Justice Haynes' star power and the offensive line's best performance in the last two seasons. They also look at a quiet showing in the passing game, drops in the wide receiver room and what Michigan's to-do list should look like on offense entering a bye week. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defensive side of the ball. They discuss an elite showing in the pass-rush, Jaishawn Barham's position switch and a great run defense led by the interior. They also look at some injury and execution issues in coverage and in the secondary. Toward the end of the episode, they also discuss Michigan's overall patterns of self-inflicted mistakes, clock mismanagement and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's matchup at Nebraska, breaking down the keys to the game and their score predictions for the contest. They open with a look at the keys for the Wolverines' offense. They discuss the importance of establishing the run game to open up the pass game, the value of getting the tight ends involved more than in previous games, Bryce Underwood's value in the run game and in buying time to make plays downfield and other key factors. In the second half of the episode, they look at keys for the Wolverines' defense. They discuss the importance of a pass-rush to limit Nebraska's offense, tackling in the defensive backfield, leverage in run tackling and more. They also do prop bets for the game, and make their final score predictions for the contest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's dominant 63-3 win over Central Michigan, and what the win means moving forward for the Wolverines.  They open with a look at Michigan's offense, as they discuss Bryce Underwood, the Wolverines' vertical passing game, their dominant run game, Underwood's involvement in the run game and other key takeaways from the offensive side of the ball. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defensive performance, including a strong start, Jaishawn Barham's potential position change, strong defensive back play, young standouts and more. They also look at larger, overall takeaways from the game, and what it means for Michigan's road trip to Nebraska next week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's week-three clash against Central Michigan, and what would make for a successful weekend for the Wolverines. They open with a look at the offense, and what Michigan's offense needs to sort out ahead of next week's trip to Nebraska. They discuss areas of needed growth in the passing game, ideas to get Bryce Underwood mort comfortable, players they want to see more of on Saturday, the position group that must improve the most and other topics. In the second half of the episode, they look at what would make the weekend successful for Michigan's defense. They discuss one area of needed improvement, other areas they're watching closely from the Wolverines, players they want to see more of and other factors to watch. They make prop-bet picks throughout the episode, and offer their final score predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the ins and outs of the Michigan football team's 24-13 loss at Oklahoma. They open with a look at the offensive side of the ball, where they discuss Michigan's struggles along the offensive line, a conservative and cautious play-calling approach, a few bright spots and what to make of Bryce Underwood's performance. In the second half of the episode, they look at the defensive side of the ball, discussing a disappointing showing by the defensive front, mixed results in the back seven, special teams analysis and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's road trip to take on No. 18 Oklahoma, and keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball. They open with a look at what Michigan's offense needs to accomplish in the game, including withstanding the crowd noise, getting freshman Bryce Underwood comfortable, pass-blocking on the edge, establishing a run game both to the left and right and more. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the biggest keys for the Wolverines' defense, and how they can limit the Sooners' new-look offense in the matchup. Along the way, they take their pick at 10 prop bets, and make their final score predictions for the game at the end. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 34-17 win over New Mexico to open its 2025 season. They open with a look at the Wolverines' offense. They break down what they saw from Bryce Underwood in his collegiate debut, what it could mean for the rest of the season, as well as the significance of some key returning pass-catchers and offensive linemen stepping up. They also discuss Justice Haynes' star-caliber Michigan debut at running back, and why that could arguably be a bigger deal than Underwood's debut. In the second half of the episode, they look at some key takeaways from the defensive side of the ball. They discuss why the box score might not be as pretty as expected, but why that may not matter much moving forward. They look at New Mexico's success on screen plays and in play-action, but also Michigan's palpable speed and depth on defense. They also discuss the Wolverines' special teams blunders, Jaishawn Barham's suspension, penalties and other observations from the season-opening win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's season-opener, and what to watch for from the Wolverines against New Mexico. They open with a look at what would count as a successful weekend for Michigan's offense. They discuss their expectations for Bryce Underwood, their belief that the Wolverines should rep the passing game even with a lead and other factors to consider with the run game also having new faces leading the way. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, and some of the players and position groups they are most excited to see. Along the way, they handle some subscriber-submitted prop bets, and make their final score predictions for Saturday's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz conduct their annual season predictions episode, in which they predict how they expect the Wolverines' season to transpire on offense, defense and as a team. They open with a look at Michigan's offense, making predictions about the Wolverines' passing game, Bryce Underwood, rushing attack, leaders in key statistical categories, award-winners and more. After the offense, they flip to the other side of the ball, and discuss statistical leaders, top players and award-winners on Michigan's defense. In the second half of the episode, they expand to team-wide predictions, including projected first-team All-Big Ten players, Michigan's game-by-game record, final record and postseason result and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series, taking a look at the Michigan football team's special teams room. The episode can be heard in the embedded link below. They open with a look at the room's biggest strengths, including the preseason All-American kicker Dominic Zvada, who is coming off of one of the best seasons in collegiate kicker history. They then turn to the question marks of the room, including the uncertainty in a punter position battle between relative unknowns Hudson Hollenbeck and Hunter Robertson.  They close the episode with a look at which players might be most in the mix at punt- and kick-returner, and what to expect from Michigan's special teams room overall this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series, taking a look at the Michigan football team's safety room. They open with a look at the room's biggest strengths, including the high level of depth that the room possesses, including four safeties with power-conference starting experience and others rising up the depth chart. They then turn to the question marks of the room, including the returns of Jaden Mangham and Rod Moore from injury, and what Moore's timeline might look like this fall. They then look at which three safeties make their projected starting lineup, and what each candidate brings to the room. They discuss breakout players and expectations for Michigan's top five safeties this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series, taking a look at the Michigan football team's cornerback room. They open with a look at the room's biggest strengths, including the high level of athleticism and energy that the room possesses in its starting lineup, two-deep and beyond. They discuss the room's recruiting wins over the years, and the high talent level in the room.  They then turn to the question marks of the room, including the consistency of Jyaire Hill and Zeke Berry, and the potential X-factor that Jo'Ziah Edmond could bring. They continue by looking at the position battle for the No. 3 cornerback role, pick breakout players and make predictions for the room this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series, taking a look at the Michigan football team's linebacker room. They open with a look at the room's biggest strengths, including the physical, efficient duo of Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, their tackling success, the improved depth of the room and the group's size and strength. They then look at some of the biggest question marks of the room, including a look at how some of that depth is utilized, the next steps for Hausmann and Barham and what to expect from the room's underclassmen. They also look at position battles within the room, breakout players and season expectations for the group in 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series, taking a look at the Michigan football team's edge room. They open with a look at the Wolverines' exceptional pass-rushing ability, led by Derrick Moore and TJ Guy's decisions to return to college for another season. They also look at Cameron Brandt and Dominic Nichols, who are next in line at the position. They then turn their attention to the question marks of the room, including a fairly unproven group in stopping the run, questions about the players outside of the top four and a look at Derrick Moore's potential in 2025. They also look at the biggest breakout players in the room, and make predictions for the position in 2025.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2025 position group preview series, turning over to the defensive side of the ball and looking at Michigan's defensive line room. They open by looking at the strength of the room, highlighting the Wolverines' exceptional size in the room, as well as plethora of college-ready players to hold down the key positions. They also discuss Rayshaun Benny's star potential, as well as a seemingly strong core of six rotation players. They also look at some of the biggest question marks of the room, including how much or little drop-off there is in Michigan's six-man rotation, an intriguing former five-star prospect who transferred in and other curiosities. They close by looking at two potential breakout players, discussing if anyone else can crack the rotation and setting expectations for the room in 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview podcast series, taking a look at what to expect from Michigan football's offensive line this fall. They take a look at two strengths of the room. Shaw outlines why the Wolverines have two of their team's better leaders on the interior, and why that can make a difference during fall camp and the season ahead. Lorenz discusses the room's overall talent level, depth and several players Michigan heavily pursued in recent recruiting classes. In the question-mark segment, Shaw takes a look at Michigan's young offense tackle room, while Lorenz ponders just what sort of fifth-year season Giovanni El-Hadi can have. They close the episode by looking at position battles brewing at left tackle and right guard, there choices for breakout players this fall, and where they would expect to rank this offensive line nationally this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series with a lookout what to expect from Michigan's tight ends this season. They open with a look at the room's strengths, including a captain and blocking force at H-back in Max Bredeson, a rising star at H-back in Jalen Hoffman and the all-around blocking that the room is expected to bring this fall.  They then turn to look at the question marks of the room, including what to expect from Marlin Klein this fall, and a look at the depth and future of the room. They then take a look at their shared breakout player for the room, the position battle for the second in-lne tight end job, and some general expectations for the room. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2025 series previewing Michigan football at each position group, with an in-depth look at the Wolverines' wide receiver room. They begin with a look at Michigan's improved numbers at the position, and the efforts the coaching staff put in to improve the room's depth, size, experience and athleticism. They also look at some of the expected top-one receivers, and what they can bring this fall. They continue by looking at the question marks of the room, including a debate over how much the room has improved. They discuss a brewing position battle at slot receiver, potential breakout players and set expectations for the room in 2025.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position preview series with a look at the Michigan football team's running back room. They open with a look at the biggest strengths of the room, which include Alabama transfer Justice Haynes, former top-100 recruit Joran Marshall and the verified athleticism the two combine to bring to the top of the room. They discuss how the two are both primed for breakout seasons, and how they can complement each other. They also look at the biggest question marks of the room. Included is a discussion about consistency with Haynes, Marshall's relative inexperience, and the position battle for the No. 3 running back role. They close by expanding on the top contenders for that spot and make predictions for the room this fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Michigan football team's fall camp underway, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz are conducting their annual position group preview series. Over the course of August, they look at all 11 position groups, identifying strengths, question marks, position battles, breakout players and expectations for each room. While looking at quarterbacks, the two discuss how transfer portal additions and the addition of Bryce Underwood raise the floor of the room this fall, while Underwood raises the ceiling of what the room can be this fall. They also look at some question marks still surrounding the room, what to watch for in Michigan's self-proclaimed position battle and expectations for Underwood as a true freshman.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the Michigan football team's 2025 fall camp, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down some of the biggest storylines they're watching in fall camp. They open, naturally, with a look at Bryce Underwood, and Michigan's quarterback battle entering fall camp. They discuss Underwood's physical traits, his noteworthy maturity, what teammates and coaches are saying about him and his preparedness for the job. They also discuss why the competition is still open. They continue with a look at the most important position battles are for Michigan to sort out in fall camp. Among the positions discussed include left tackle, wide receiver, nickel, cornerback, safety and more.  They close the episode with a discussion of the under-discussed players they'll be keeping a close eye on in fall camp, as well as the biggest team-wide concerns Michigan has to address in fall camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men's basketball team's addition of UAB Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and pledged to the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season. They open by looking at Lendeborg's game, what made him a projected first-round draft pick and other factors he had to consider in his decision. They discuss his fit with Michigan, and some key factors in his recruitment that led to him picking the Wolverines and Dusty May over other suitors. In the second half of the episode, they look at how the Wolverines have fared this offseason with Lendeborg now in the fold. They discuss other transfer portal additions that Michigan made, remaining question marks for the Wolverines and early expectations for the season ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zack Pearson is joined by The Michigan Insider's Zach Shaw to break down tight end Colston Loveland as he was the No. 10 overall pick for the Chicago Bears.  For more Chicago Bears coverage, please check out the Bear Report website!

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's annual spring game, and what to expect in the Maize vs. Blue scrimmage. They open with a look at what they will be watching for from the offensive side of the ball. They give their thoughts on the two quarterbacks expected to be active in the game, including No. 1 overall recruit in 2025, Bryce Underwood. They discuss the springs that Underwood and Jadyn Davis have had, and what they're looking for from the room on Saturday. They continue by looking at the biggest non-quarterback storylines to watch from the Wolverines' offense, and identify key players at several positions that they will be keeping a closer eye on. In the second half of the episode, they break down the defensive side of the ball. They discuss the Wolverines' burgeoning depth at seemingly every position, key underclassmen who seem to be on the rise and other players they are looking forward to seeing more of in the game.  They close with a discussion on some key position groups that might be on the spot, as Michigan begins to venture into the spring transfer portal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men's basketball team's loss to No. 1 Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen, and break down the Wolverines' season as a whole in Dusty May's first year as head coach. The two open with a reaction to Michigan's loss to Auburn in Atlanta. They discuss the Wolverines' mistakes, and arguably a missed opportunity to put the Tigers in a deeper hole early, and also the realty that, when Auburn wakes up, it's a tough team to beat in Atlanta. They then take a reflective tone, looking back at what was most impressive about Michigan's postseason run, how the Wolverines' 2024-25 season will be remembered and what stood out about the season as a whole. They close with a brief peek at the offseason ahead, discussing Michigan's transfer portal needs, what the roster may look like and early expectations for the summer ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down their takeaways from Michigan men's basketball team's impressive comeback win over Texas A&M to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. They open with a micro look at what led the Wolverines past the Aggies. They break down Roddy Gayle Jr.'s breakthrough game, in which he scored a season-high 26 points, including 21 in the second half. They also lookout the breakout showing from LJ Cason, who offered a spark off the bench in both halves in arguably his best game with the Wolverines. In the second half of the episode, they expand the discussion to team trends. They break down how the Wolverines out-muscled one of the nation's most physical teams, and why that's different than what Michigan showed during much of the regular season. They also detail the Wolverines' continued success at “finding a way” in close games, and what that means for a tough Sweet Sixteen matchup looming in Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Michigan beat writers Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down what they learned at Wednesday's media day in Denver, as well as their keys and predictions for the Wolverines in their first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against UC-San Diego. They open with a discussion of the Tritons, who attempt a lot of 3s and force a ton of turnovers. The two discuss what Dusty May and Michigan players had to say about the matchup, and how big of a concern UCSD's tendencies are. They then look at the Wolverines' unique experience in the NCAA Tournament, with three starters and a coaching staff with experience of major NCAA Tournament upsets. They debate the value of that, as well as Michigan's “heightened awareness” to not “play with a fear of failure.” They close up the podcast with a discussion of some of the Tritons' top players and storylines, as well as predict whether Michigan can avoid the upset. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men's basketball team's surprising run in Indianapolis to win the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship.  In the episode, they offer their firsthand accounts from covering the weekend together, as well as their thoughts on: -What clicked for Michigan that had been missing for the last month -Who was the Wolverines' most impressive player during the weekend -Which game was Michigan's best win -Is Michigan back to its January form, or even better than before -What to make of the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament draw, including the seeding, date, matchup and location To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Kyle break down how they anticipate Illinois will try to guard Michigan's frontcourt duo of Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin and some keys to the matchup for Illinois. Later, TheMichiganInsider's Zach Shaw joins the show to share his insight on Michigan's magical season and how they match up with Illinois.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's upset win over No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl, and what it means for the program in the scope of 2024 and beyond. They open with a look at how Michigan took down the Crimson Tide. They discuss Michigan's culture, the value of another gritty performance and a team that embraced “adversity as a blessing.” They also discuss Michigan's defense, and what stood out from the Wolverines in a shorthanded performance. They close the first half with a discussion of how the 2024 season will be remembered. In the second half of the episode, they look at what about Michigan's 2024 season can apply to 2025, what needs to improve for the Wolverines moving forward and early expectations for the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's ReliaQuest Bowl matchup against No. 11 Alabama, and what the Wolverines can show both in the short-term and long-term in the game. They open with a look at the offense, and what Michigan's replacement skill players must show. They discuss the opportunities that Jordan Marshall, Marlin Klein, Hogan Hansen, Benjamin Hall, Fredrick Moore and Channing Goodwin have, as well as the challenge of Michigan's offensive line with new starters. In the second half of the episode, they discuss a Michigan defense that will be without five starters, including three up front. They look at the importance of the pass-rush, freshmen who could pop at all levels of the defense and other things Michigan must show to contain Alabama and its star-studded offense. They close with their score predictions and final thoughts for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz discuss three topics pertaining to Michigan athletics. They look at the Michigan football team's finalized 2025 schedule, the Wolverines' new offensive coordinator hire and the Michigan men's basketball team's 8-2 start. They open with a look at the Wolverines' 2025 schedule, revealed in full Wednesday afternoon. They discuss why the schedule is much easier on-paper than last season, and why it's so manageable, that it's a Playoff-or-Bust season for the Wolverines, even coming off a 7-5 season. They discuss the ins and outs of the schedule, and even dissect the pressure on several programs Michigan will face next fall. They then turn their attention to Michigan's hiring of North Carolina offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, and the pros and benefits to his hiring. They also look at the question marks surrounding his resume upon arriving to Ann Arbor. They close with a look at the Michigan basketball team, and what is working for the Wolverines even after their close loss to Arkansas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices