THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Ranking the Top 5 Big Ten Defenses + Michigan’s Summer Grind

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner rank the top five defenses in the Big Ten heading into the season. Where does Michigan stack up against the conference’s best? And which teams could challenge the Wolverines on the defensive side of the ball? Plus, Jake and Devin take you inside the offseason grind for Michigan football, breaking down what summer really looks like for Wolverines players. From intense workouts and conditioning to film study and preparation, they share what it takes to stay sharp when the games are still months away. Tune in for offseason insight, Big Ten analysis, and plenty of Michigan football talk on The Blue Print, wherever you get your podcasts.

Selecting Our Top 5 Big 10 Offenses for 2026; Does Michigan Make the Cut?

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are giving you their top 5 Big 10 offenses for the upcoming 2026 season.  Does Michigan have enough to make cut?  Or are their questions at quarterback a little too prominent to beat out some of the elite competition? Plus, we open up the Michigan mailbag to answer your questions on other programs that may have “Brady Hoke-esque” locker room rules, the possibility of Bryce’s backups seeing some time and the incredible challenges that this season’s schedule presents.

Eric Weddle Said WHAT About Bryce Underwood?? Devin & Jake’s 3-Step Plan to Improve QB1

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former 2x All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle had some harsh criticism of Michigan QB Bryce Underwood after watching him at practice and our own Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are weighing in on those comments. The guys discuss what could have driven Weddle to speak out in the way that he did and if his perspective actually does have some validity. Then, in an effort to help silence the critics, Devin and Jake each lay out the 3 things they’d moist like to see Bryce improve upon to change the narrative around the trajectory of his career!

It’s a Michigan Mailbag! We’re Talking Hate for Michigan State, Harbaugh’s Lies & Devin’s Scariest Moment

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are opening up the mailbag and answering your questions on all things Michigan football! We’ll discuss whether or not the Wolverines and Buckeyes should consider changing their timing of their annual game. We’ll discuss the difference between our rivalry with Ohio State and Michigan State.  And we’ll reminisce about the time Jim Harbaugh tried to convince us that high-altitude fatigue wasn’t real. Plus, the guys give their very early game-by-game predictions for Michigan’s season and we present you with more tales from the Hoke era.

Wolverines Landing BIG Recruits, Big 10 Blowing Past the SEC & High Character vs Top Talent

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are discussing Kyle Whittingham’s ability to attract top notch talent.  Are we currently experiencing the early days of a great era in Ann Arbor?  And when evaluating potential recruits, how do you weigh ability vs character?  Jake and Dev share their thoughts. Then, can a program as big as Michigan be considered a Big 10 sleeper team?  Much to Devin’s dismay, probably not.  We’ll explain why the cat might be out of the bag. And finally, we’re talking playoff expansion and the possibility of the 12-team format doubling in size.  How do we feel about the potential change and what does it say about the Big 10’s power struggle with the SEC?  All that and more on this week’s edition of The Blue Print!