Wolverine Confidential
463 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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
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
Michigan baseball's dramatic run to NCAA Tournament
May 31, 2022 16:17 - 26 minutesThe Michigan baseball team won the Big Ten Tournament to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The NBA draft withdrawal deadline is nearing. An update on hockey coach Mel Pearson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA draft combine, Michigan baseball, softball postseasons
May 24, 2022 15:36 - 19 minutesRecapping Moussa Diabate's performance at the NBA draft combine. Plus, Michigan softball has another early exit in the NCAA Tournament, while baseball begins postseason play this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan softball, the Caleb Houstan mystery, slow football recruiting
May 17, 2022 16:24 - 24 minutesIt's NCAA tournament time for the Michigan softball team. Plus, the NBA combine is set for later this week in Chicago ... and what is going on with Caleb Houstan? We also discuss another lull for Michigan football recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making sense of Michigan's reshaped basketball roster
May 04, 2022 20:37 - 24 minutesJaelin Llewellyn transferred in, Frankie Collins transferred out, and two Michigan men's basketball players are still considering the NBA. The women's team added a player and a coach. Might hockey coach Mel Pearson stay at Michigan? A recap of Wolverines in the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many Michigan players will be selected in 2022 NFL draft?
April 26, 2022 20:35 - 21 minutesWe discuss the likelihood of Aidan Hutchinson, Daxton Hill and David Ojabo going in the first round. Plus, who are the other Wolverines who might hear their named called during the draft? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mel Pearson: Lame-duck hockey coach? + Football position battles
April 19, 2022 17:24 - 27 minutesMichigan hockey coach Mel Pearson is in the final days of his contract, with no extension in sight. Plus, we talk football position battles post-spring, update baseball and softball, men's basketball and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Intriguing offseason for Michigan hockey, plus basketball news
April 13, 2022 10:36 - 19 minutesA look back at Michigan's Frozen Four loss and a look ahead to what comes next for this program. Naz Hillmon was drafted into the WNBA. The men's basketball program is still sorting out its roster for next year and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan spring game standouts, Frozen Four preview
April 04, 2022 17:13 - 19 minutesKey takeaways from Michigan's spring football game on Saturday. Plus, the Wolverines prepare to face Denver in the Frozen Four. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football spring game preview
March 31, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutesMichigan's football team takes the field Saturday in Ann Arbor. We discuss players and positions to watch, talk Xs and Os, and the Colin Kaepernick connection. Plus, we wrap up the women's basketball team's historic season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sweet, Elite, and Frozen Four-bound: NCAA Tournament success continues for Michigan programs
March 28, 2022 17:25 - 20 minutesThe Michigan women's basketball team plays in the Elite Eight on Monday night. The men reached the Sweet 16 before losing a tight game. The hockey program is on to the Frozen Four. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Banner weekend for Michigan athletics
March 21, 2022 18:02 - 30 minutesMichigan basketball punched its ticket to the Sweet 16, while hockey earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big Ten championship. Women's basketball routed American in its tournament opener and is on the verge of its second straight Sweet 16 appearance. Plus, banners for gymnastics and wrestling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NCAA Tournament preview: Michigan-Colorado State, brackets, upsets, more
March 16, 2022 12:50 - 23 minutesThe guys discuss Michigan's NCAA draw, the matchup vs. Colorado State and the madness ahead. Plus, a look at the draw for the women's team and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan basketball falls apart, QB news + updates
March 11, 2022 18:02 - 26 minutesWhat in the world happened to Michigan hoops in the Big Ten tournament? Plus, the guys discuss the injury to J.J. McCarthy, what that means for Cade McNamara and more football notes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Ten men's basketball tournament preview
March 10, 2022 11:26 - 21 minutesAndrew Kahn and Kyle Austin preview the Big Ten Tournament, with a focus on Michigan and Michigan State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Potential NCAA Tournament fates for hoops and hockey teams
March 08, 2022 12:58 - 20 minutesMichigan men's basketball readies for Big Ten Tournament after women get knocked out early. Plus, hockey, NFL draft combine, and another Michigan team wins a Big Ten title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan at NFL combine, crunch time for basketball, hockey
March 04, 2022 18:09 - 25 minutesMichigan's men's basketball team is entering must-win territory with one regular-season game remaining. The hockey and men's basketball teams begin Big Ten Tournament play See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Michigan teams fall short of Big Ten title, men’s hoops remains on bubble
February 28, 2022 18:35 - 19 minutesMichigan's hockey and women's basketball teams entered the final week of the regular season in first place but fell short of a Big Ten title. Men's hoops drops to 1-1 without Juwan Howard and remains on the bubble after a 93-85 loss to Illinois. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What comes next for Juwan Howard and Michigan
February 21, 2022 18:24 - 25 minutesA discussion of what led to the Michigan-Wisconsin brawl and what comes next for Juwan Howard and the Wolverines. On the bright side, the Michigan women had a huge victory. We discuss that, plus the hockey team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh gets his money back
February 18, 2022 18:25 - 27 minutesMichigan's head football coach inked another new contract this week, making him one of the highest-paid football coaches in the Big Ten again. Plus, an update on men's basketball and hockey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Examining Michigan football's new-look coaching staff
February 15, 2022 18:17 - 25 minutesJim Harbaugh has finalized his staff for the 2022 season, which includes several notable changes. The crew discusses the latest moves and what that means for the program. Plus, updates on basketball and hockey as the end of the regular season nears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The stakes are high for Michigan's basketball teams
February 10, 2022 11:15 - 23 minutesThe men's basketball team needs to finish strong to reach the NCAA Tournament. The women are vying for a Big Ten title. Plus, Michigan football has a new defensive coordinator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Gattis leaves Michigan: Where does Jim Harbaugh turn next?
February 08, 2022 13:05 - 23 minutesJosh Gattis made a surprise departure from Michigan over the weekend. We discuss his decision to leave, the leaked text message to players, and where Jim Harbaugh looks next to fill his offensive coordinator vacancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Jim Harbaugh's return means for Michigan
February 04, 2022 12:18 - 20 minutesAfter flirting with the NFL, Jim Harbaugh has decided to remain at Michigan. What does that mean for the Wolverines and what's next? MLive's Ryan Zuke, Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh to the Vikings?
February 01, 2022 20:41 - 20 minutesThe latest on Harbaugh and the NFL, plus hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Macdonald is one and done at Michigan
January 27, 2022 18:20 - 20 minutesA year after Mike Macdonald took the job at Michigan, he's expected to head back to Baltimore. The guys discuss the latest intel on what may have prompted the move, potential d-coordinator replacements and more. Plus, hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Latest on Harbaugh; hoops, hockey update
January 25, 2022 19:23 - 14 minutesJim Harbaugh to the NFL rumors continue to swirl. Michigan men's and women's hoops pick up key victories, while the hockey team is in the thick of the Big Ten title race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Men's basketball gets much needed win
January 19, 2022 20:57 - 25 minutesUpdates on the men's and women's basketball teams; Jim Harbaugh; football coaching hires, commitments, and decommitments; hockey update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New schedule for Michigan football: Easy path to Big Ten title?
January 13, 2022 18:54 - 22 minutesThe guys go over Michigan football's revised 2022 Big Ten schedule, plus weigh the pros and cons of playing an easy non-conference slate, talk hoops, hockey and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh to NFL speculation rages on
January 10, 2022 23:23 - 23 minutesJim Harbaugh is reportedly still weighing his options whether to return to Michigan or leave for the NFL. Plus, the men's basketball team's next two games have been postponed because of COVID-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball preview
January 07, 2022 01:01 - 20 minutesAndrew Kahn and Kyle Austin preview Saturday's Michigan vs. Michigan State men's basketball game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh and the NFL: Could it be real this time?
January 05, 2022 22:30 - 22 minutesAaron McMann and Ryan Zuke discuss the latest report involving Jim Harbaugh and the NFL, whether it's legitimate this time, his contract situation at Michigan and (gulp) potential replacements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orange Bowl recap and winter sports update
January 03, 2022 22:36 - 22 minutesAn analysis of what went wrong for Michigan in the Orange Bowl against Georgia and a quick lookahead to offseason storylines. Plus, an update on hoops and hockey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daxton Hill update, previewing Michigan-Georgia
December 30, 2021 22:51 - 12 minutesJim Harbaugh said Thursday that starting defensive back Daxton Hill is not with the team in south Florida but could join them later in the day. MLive's Ryan Zuke and Aaron McMann share their final thoughts on Friday's Michigan-Georgia matchup in the Orange Bowl and give their predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Setting the scene at the Orange Bowl
December 27, 2021 23:30 - 10 minutesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orange Bowl preview: Georgia's QB situation, stingy run defense, players to watch
December 24, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutesDawgNation's Mike Griffith joins the podcast to talk all things Georgia, Michigan's Orange Bowl opponent on Dec. 31 in Miami Gardens, Fla. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Michigan's basketball programs stand entering holiday hiatus
December 22, 2021 21:33 - 22 minutesMichigan's men's and women's basketball teams have played their last game for more than a week. We assess where they stand entering the break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football signing day: Key players, additions, inside scoops
December 16, 2021 21:39 - 33 minutesBrice Marich of The Michigan Insider joins us to recap Michigan's 2022 early signing period. We go over the Wolverines' top players, key flips and underrated recruits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football awards, early signing day preview
December 13, 2021 22:06 - 27 minutesJim Harbaugh is the AP Coach of the Year, while Aidan Hutchinson finished second in the Heisman voting. A look ahead to the early signing period, plus, updates on Michigan hockey and men's and women's basketball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football lands a pair of commitments
December 09, 2021 21:45 - 25 minutesMichigan football recruiting news. Major awards for Aidan Hutchinson and Josh Gattis. Real or fake bowl names? Michigan basketball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football is Big Ten champions
December 06, 2021 23:12 - 26 minutesMLive's Michigan beat recaps the Wolverines' Big Ten championship win, their No. 2 ranking, and the College Football Playoff field. Plus, some quick hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Ten championship preview, basketball stumbles at UNC
December 02, 2021 20:30 - 23 minutesThe Wolverines have a chance to win their first Big Ten title since 2004 when they take the field against Iowa on Saturday. The crew discusses the keys to the game and what is at stake for Michigan. Plus, Aidan Hutchinson's Hiesman odds. Meanwhile, men's basketball dropped to 4-3 with a 72-51 loss at North Carolina. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Michigan dominated Ohio State and what comes next
November 29, 2021 19:37 - 30 minutesA thorough breakdown of Michigan football's dominant performance over Ohio State, with sneak peaks at Iowa and a potential College Football Playoff appearance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan-Ohio State: Strengths, plan of attack, players to watch
November 25, 2021 18:18 - 35 minutesMLive's Aaron McMann joins the Cleveland.com Ohio State writers to discuss The Game. They discuss a potential plan of attack, strengths and weaknesses and players to watch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former TE Jake Butt talks Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, keys to victory
November 23, 2021 20:37 - 25 minutesFormer Michigan star tight end Jake Butt joins the podcast to discuss the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, keys to Saturday's game and growing up in Ohio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan handles business ahead of Ohio State + hoops, hockey talk
November 22, 2021 19:23 - 28 minutesFirst Michigan State lost, then Michigan took care of business at Maryland. Now the Wolverines play a winner-takes-all game vs. Ohio State. Also: Michigan hoops splits a pair in Las Vegas, and hockey struggles on home ice vs. Notre Dame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Headlines: Juwan Howard signs a contract extension
November 19, 2021 20:04 - 7 minutesJuwan Howard signs a contract extension. Michigan men's basketball heads to Vegas for tournament. Jim Harbaugh isn't saying much about Blake Corum's status. Sky-high viewership numbers for Michigan-Penn State. Football receives commitment from 4-star linebacker. Wolverines not overlooking Maryland ahead of Ohio State showdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football visits Maryland with Ohio State on deck
November 18, 2021 19:54 - 26 minutesA preview of Michigan vs. Maryland that of course leads to an early look at Michigan vs. Ohio State. Also: the men's basketball loss to Seton Hall is dissected. Plus some women's hoops and hockey talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What stood out from Michigan's win vs. Penn State
November 15, 2021 22:58 - 25 minutesThey guys discuss their key takeaways from the Wolverines' 21-17 victory at Penn State on Saturday and what it means moving forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What stood out from Michigan's win vs. Penn State
November 15, 2021 22:58 - 27.9 MBThey guys discuss their key takeaways from the Wolverines' 21-17 victory at Penn State on Saturday and what it means moving forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.