Michigan Podcast

It's Time to PANIC | Michigan Podcast #317

The panic button is ENGAGED after Michigan's ugly win over Purdue. What was supposed to be a laugher turned into a nail-biter, exposing cracks in the Wolverines' armor. Bryce Underwood is regressing, the passing game is nonexistent, and injuries have decimated the roster. Steve calls this a poor man's 2021 team, with elite run game, elite defense, but no stabilizing QB and no margin for error. With Ohio State looming, he warns: this just might not be Michigan's year. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they debate the passing scheme's complexity, the talent gap, and why the playoff might actually hurt more than help.

Can We PLEASE Give OPTIMISM a Try?! | Michigan Podcast #316

Steve Deace injects some (what he says is) MUCH-NEEDED optimism on this week's Michigan Podcast! After a gritty 31-20 win over Michigan State, Steve pushes back on the fanbase's meltdown. Context matters: Michigan is 6-2 with a true freshman QB, three redshirt freshmen on the O-line, and no playable tackles left. They just beat Sparty on the road with 80 points in two straight trips to East Lansing, the most since the early 80s. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they break down Bryce Underwood's growth, the flattened parity of CFB, and why this team is exactly where it should be.

How Michigan Saved Its SEASON | Michigan Podcast #315

Michigan saves its season with a statement win over Washington, and Steve is fired up. The Wolverines answered the call after a humiliating USC loss, turning the tide with a second-half rout sparked by Cole Sullivan's game-changing interception. Steve breaks down how Michigan's 38-22 time-of-possession dominance and defensive adjustments shut down Washington's high-flying offense, holding them to under 250 yards. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they discuss Bryce Underwood's jaw-dropping throws, the youngest roster in the Big Ten, and the evolving chaos of college football's NFL-like randomness.

Why Michigan's Loss to USC Was Its WORST in FIVE YEARS | Michigan Podcast #314

The Wolverines were exposed in a prime-time beatdown, raising existential questions about Sherrone Moore's leadership. Steve breaks down three glaring problems. As Washington comes to Ann Arbor, Steve calls this the most critical game of Moore's tenure. Joined by Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, they debate the stakes, Michigan's identity, and the "quit factor" looming against Michigan State.

CONTENDERS? Is Michigan In the Hunt for CFP, B1G Championships? | Michigan Podcast #313

It's the quarter pole, and Aaron McIntire and Noah Deace are breaking it all down on this week's Michigan Podcast. With Steve out, Aaron (an Iowa fan) and Noah dive into a bye-week reflection, playing "Buy, Sell, or Hold" on Michigan's playoff and Big Ten title chances. Are the Wolverines true contenders? Noah buys both, citing a favorable schedule and Justice Haynes' explosive play. They also tackle player props: Will Haynes break Michigan's rushing record? Can Bryce Underwood double his TD passes? Will Rod Moore lead in interceptions? Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football joins for an extended round, debating Michigan's identity and Ohio State's road test at Washington. Plus, poll results on Haynes' record chase and fan feedback on the stretch-run offense.