Wolverine Confidential
463 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsWolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover the football, basketball and hockey teams as well as other sports.
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Episodes
Live from the Fiesta Bowl
December 27, 2022 07:40 - 14 minutesThe guys record live from the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, where they discuss Michigan's arrival in Phoenix and set the stage for the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get to know TCU football before playoff matchup with Michigan
December 23, 2022 10:28 - 19 minutesPreviewing the Michigan-TCU matchup with Steven Johnson, TCU football beat writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why signing day was best-case scenario for Michigan football
December 22, 2022 18:05 - 32 minutesMichigan's football team got off to a slow start on the recruiting trail in the 2023 class but finished strong. It entered national signing day Wednesday with 21 commits, and all of them signed their NLIs. The Wolverines also added their top two remaining targets -- both top-200 prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football staying busy on recruiting trail
December 19, 2022 17:22 - 25 minutesThe Wolverines continue to fill out their 2023 recruiting class ahead of national signing day on Wednesday, but several of their additions have been through the transfer portal. We discuss where Michigan's class stands and what to expect during the early signing window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan transfer portal chatter: Departures, newcomers, potential targets
December 16, 2022 17:03 - 17 minutesMichigan is busy in the transfer portal. The Wolverines have added two new players, seen five depart and offers out to several others. What's it all mean for recruiting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is Michigan football's 2022 MVP?
December 14, 2022 17:01 - 15 minutesIs Blake Corum the runaway choice for Michigan's MVP for the 2022 football season? What about J.J. McCarthy? Or someone on the defensive side of the ball? We debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan hoops, hockey updates; football recruiting
December 12, 2022 16:56 - 20 minutesThe early signing period is just over a week away, so where do the undefeated Wolverines stand with their 2023 class? The basketball picked up a much needed win to begin Big Ten play, while hockey reignited its rivalry with Michigan State with a heated series split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football news: Jim Harbaugh, Mazi Smith, Erick All, Blake Corum
December 06, 2022 16:57 - 21 minutesA discussion of the latest Michigan football news: Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors; Mazi Smith's legal issues; Erick All's transfer; Blake Corum's Heisman "snub" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football — back-to-back Big Ten champions
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutesThe Wolverines won their second league title in as many seasons on Saturday, and it came in familiar fashion. We discuss the game against Purdue, the big plays and playmakers, and take a quick look at the CFP pairings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan vs. Purdue Big Ten championship preview
December 01, 2022 14:24 - 21 minutesMike Carmin, Purdue football beat writer for the Lafayette Journal & Courier, joins the podcast to preview the Big Ten championship. He breaks down Purdue's offense and defense, and explains what the Boilermakers need to do to pull off the upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football's rollercoaster recruiting cycle continues
November 30, 2022 18:08 - 24 minutesMichigan appeared to be gaining traction on the recruiting trail after Saturday's win over Ohio State, picking up four commitments from Ohio in the past week. But it also lost one of its top 2023 commits to Miami. Plus, basketball loses a close one to No. 3 Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cade McNamara hits transfer portal: Reaction, legacy, Michigan QB depth chart
November 29, 2022 16:58 - 16 minutesAfter losing the starting job earlier in the season, Cade McNamara has elected to hit the transfer portal. We discuss the decision, his legacy and Michigan and the impact it might have on the QB depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Michigan stunned Ohio State with blowout win
November 28, 2022 11:20 - 20 minutesFor the second year in a row, the Michigan football team beat Ohio State in convincing fashion. How did the Wolverines do it? Plus, a quick look at the Big Ten championship vs. Purdue and potential playoff matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan-Ohio State key storylines, players to watch with expert
November 23, 2022 16:51 - 35 minutesCleveland.com Ohio State writer Nathan Baird joins the show to preview Saturday's top-five matchup in Columbus. Both teams are 11-0, but which team faces more pressure to win? Plus, injury concerns on both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan sneaks past Illinois to set up epic showdown with Ohio State
November 21, 2022 16:41 - 29 minutesMichigan football beat Illinois 19-17 on a late field goal. It sets up an epic showdown with Ohio State this Saturday. Both teams are 11-0 and looking to lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff. The health of the Wolverines will go a long way in determing the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week in review: Injuries, CFP ranking, defense + Illinois preview
November 17, 2022 18:39 - 23 minutesMichigan is in the driver's seat for a showdown with Ohio State. But before we get there, Illinois and its Big Ten-leading running back, Chase Brown, await. We preview the matchup, discuss the Wolverines' No. 1-ranked defense and review the week that was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How concerning is Michigan's passing game?
November 14, 2022 16:17 - 28 minutesThe Wolverines rolled to another Big Ten victory, this time beating Nebraska 34-3. Blake Corum had another big game on the ground, but the passing game struggled once again. With Ohio State looming, how concerning is Michigan's inability to connect on deep shots down field? Plus, basketball and hockey updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Nebraska on deck, Michigan sets sights on playoff push
November 10, 2022 16:47 - 20 minutesMichigan is a monster favorite over Nebraska this Saturday, and for good reason. If the Wolverines take care of business these next two games, could they sustain a loss to Ohio State and still make the playoff? Plus, recaps of the Michigan basketball openers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A tale of two halves in Piscataway
November 07, 2022 16:06 - 25 minutesMichigan football turned a first-half scare into a rout Saturday night at Rutgers. We discuss what went right, where things went wrong, and provide an update on the basketball and hockey teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Michigan respond after MSU incident?
November 04, 2022 12:12 - 29 minutesMore developments have transpired from Saturday's postgame incident between Michigan and Michigan State, but the Wolverines also turn their attention to this week's game against Rutgers. Plus, the first playoff rankings are out, and basketball season is set to get underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan-Michigan State: What happened on the field and in the tunnel
October 31, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutesMichigan dominated Michigan State on Saturday night, but red-zone issues prevented the Wolverines from running up the score. We break down the game and what happened in the tunnel afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan-Michigan State: Storylines, players to watch, predictions
October 27, 2022 16:54 - 35 minutesMSU beat writer Matt Wenzel joins us to talk Michigan-Michigan State, what the game means for both programs, strengths and weaknesses, predictions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let the talking begin for Michigan-Michigan State
October 24, 2022 18:49 - 21 minutesFirst, some Michigan basketball talk, including a projection for the starting lineup and rotation on the men's side. Then, an update on Michigan football coming out of a bye week, with a quick lookahead to this Saturday's primetime game against Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan run game hits another level (Penn State recap)
October 17, 2022 15:40 - 20 minutesPenn State entered the Big House with one of the best rush defenses in the country. It left in a blender, the result of a big day on the ground for Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan ready for top-10 showdown with Penn State
October 13, 2022 15:55 - 23 minutesPenn State gave Michigan all it could handle last season, but that game was in Happy Valley. Saturday's is in Ann Arbor. Still, this matchup of undefeated teams should be a competitive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Hart update + Indiana recap
October 10, 2022 15:34 - 26 minutesWe discuss the scene in Bloomington, where Mike Hart was hospitalized after collapsing on the sideline, and Michigan's second-half adjustments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Indiana might test Michigan football
October 06, 2022 14:39 - 16 minutesMichigan puts its 5-0 record on the line at Indiana. What might the Hoosiers try to do to hang with the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Michigan snapped losing skid at Iowa
October 03, 2022 18:07 - 22 minutesThe Wolverines snapped a five-game losing streak at Kinnick Stadium, upending Iowa 27-14 to improve to 5-0. The crew breaks down what worked for Michigan and what the win means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turnovers, upsets and the Kinnick drought (Iowa preview)
September 29, 2022 16:22 - 19 minutesAs Michigan football gets ready to travel to Iowa City this week, we discuss the drought at Kinnick, Iowa's hawkish defense, and keys to victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The great, the good, and the so-so from Michigan's Big Ten opener
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutesBreaking down Michigan's Big Ten opener against Maryland. The Wolverines were finally tested, and they passed. A trip to Iowa is next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally, a real test for Michigan football (Maryland preview)
September 22, 2022 16:17 - 24 minutesMaryland can score points and move the football. How big of a test will it be for Michigan? And do the Terps really stand a chance on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan wraps up a dominant nonconference
September 19, 2022 11:37 - 19 minutesMichigan shut out UConn 59-0 to wrap a perfect nonconference schedule. What have we learned from Michigan's 3-0 start? And what can we expect in Big Ten play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to expect in Michigan's final nonconference tune-up
September 16, 2022 11:02 - 18 minutesThe Wolverines wrap up nonconference play against UConn, and they are once again a huge favorite. With Big Ten play beginning next week, how much will the starters play against the Huskies? Plus, is J.J. McCarthy primed for another stellar performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football — Post-Hawaii chatter, QB clarity
September 12, 2022 11:26 - 29 minutesMichigan won in blowout fashion again, but what transpired after the game was the talking point all weekend. J.J. McCarthy is now the guy at QB; what that means for Cade McNamara & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to expect from J.J. McCarthy and Michigan vs. Hawaii
September 08, 2022 15:54 - 24 minutesMichigan's second game of the season is Saturday night, which means J.J. McCarthy gets his first career start at quarterback. How will he fare? And what should be expected from the rest of the Wolverines against a Hawaii team that has been blown out twice so far this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What did we learn about Michigan's QBs, defense in Week 1?
September 05, 2022 09:41 - 22 minutesJ.J. McCarthy outshined Cade McNamara in Michigan's 51-7 win over Colorado State, what what does that mean for the QB battle moving forward? Plus, key takeaways from a dominant defensive effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking Michigan football with Jon Jansen
September 02, 2022 10:52 - 26 minutesMichigan's new radio analyst joins the guys to discuss the upcoming season, the QB race, how the Wolverines make up for the losses on defense and his new gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football: 2022 season preview, predictions + players to watch
August 30, 2022 13:11 - 56 minutesThe guys preview the upcoming 2022 season, with a look at the QB race, players to watch on both sides of the ball, breakout candidates and offer up predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking Jim Harbaugh's top 5 wins at Michigan
August 24, 2022 13:11 - 29 minutesSo you probably agree with the No. 1 win of Jim Harbaugh's coaching tenure at Michigan. But what about the rest of the top five? We rank 'em heading into the 2022 Michigan football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan QB battle update, new transfer addition
August 18, 2022 16:02 - 26 minutesJim Harbaugh updated Michigan's QB competition on Wednesday and said the battle between J.J. McCarthy and Cade McNamara could extend into the season. Plus, the Wolverines add a former five-star linebacker through the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan passes the halfway point of camp
August 16, 2022 16:16 - 28 minutesThings are coming into focus for the football team. We discuss any lingering questions, position battles and storylines coming out of camp. Plus, the preseason polls are out and Michigan's men's basketball team heads to Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mel Pearson saga is over at Michigan
August 09, 2022 17:05 - 26 minutesMichigan finally moves on from hockey coach Mel Pearson, and puts the interim tag on Brandon Naurato. Plus, storylines from Michigan's first week of fall football practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football storylines from Big Ten media days
July 27, 2022 16:56 - 21 minutesJim Harbaugh updates the quarterback battle. Plus, his comments on 2022 goals, abortion and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruiting picks up for Michigan football
July 20, 2022 11:24 - 24 minutesThe Wolverines have landed three new commits in the last week, all with an international flavor. Michigan introduces a new, pro-athletics president. And updates on baseball and basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football needs a QB recruit
July 13, 2022 17:30 - 23 minutesWe start with some personal news before discussing Michigan football recruiting in light of missing on QB Dante Moore. We talk about Gary Moeller's passing as well as provide an update on summer basketball practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan recruiting, new-look Big Ten with USC, UCLA
July 06, 2022 11:19 - 29 minutesUCLA and USC are joining the Big Ten in 2024. What does that mean for Michigan and the rest of the conference? Plus, the latest recruiting news for the Wolverines and a new baseball coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A reshaped Michigan basketball roster
June 28, 2022 16:06 - 24 minutesJuwan Howard has a new-look roster to manage, including Lebanon's Youseff Khayat. We discuss his latest addition, the challenge this offseason, and update Michigan football's recruiting efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan baseball loses successful coach Erik Bakich
June 15, 2022 16:49 - 22 minutesErik Bakich is reportedly leaving Michigan for Clemson. The latest on a potential transfer addition for Michigan men's basketball. Moe Wagner appears in a Netflix hit movie. Football recruiting update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CJ Carr's decision and what it means for Michigan football
June 10, 2022 16:03 - 27 minutesSaline 5-star QB CJ Carr, the grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, committed to Notre Dame over the Wolverines on Thursday. Where will Michigan turn to now on the recruiting trail? Plus, the hockey team will not be a part of the Great Lakes Invitational for the first time since 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The end for Michigan baseball, C.J. Carr and Jim Harbaugh talks NIL
June 07, 2022 16:18 - 29 minutesWhat a busy week. Michigan baseball's run in the NCAA tournament came to a controversial end, five-star QB C.J. Carr sets a commitment date, and Jim Harbaugh talks NIL. Plus, we provide an update on WR Ronnie Bell and Michigan's NBA draft hopefuls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices