CROWN 'EM: Why MICHIGAN Will Win It All | Michigan Podcast #327

Is It Time to PANIC About Bryce Underwood? | Michigan Podcast #329

On the season finale of Michigan Podcast, Steve Deace delivers a no-holds-barred breakdown of Bryce Underwood's disappointing spring game performance and what it really means for the 2026 season under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Former Michigan quarterback David Cone joins the show to give his expert take as someone who's lived the spring game experience, while they also celebrate Michigan's historic national championship basketball season and look ahead to the tougher 2026 schedule.

We're Watching the Best Michigan Team EVER | Michigan Podcast #328

Steve Deace breaks down Michigan basketball's dominant run to the Final Four, steamrolling Tennessee by 33 points and reminding everyone why this Wolverines squad could be the greatest in program history, and one of the best college teams ever by KenPom metrics and strength of schedule. Joined by former Michigan QB David Cone, they preview the massive Final Four showdown vs. Arizona, discuss team poise, key players like Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson, and Roddy Gayle, plus why this team has "the eye of the tiger" again after resets. They also dive into spring football updates with new head coach Kyle Whittingham and more.

CROWN 'EM: Why MICHIGAN Will Win It All | Michigan Podcast #327

Steve argues why the Wolverines—boasting the nation's #1 defense and a historic Big Ten run—are primed to win it all, with the recent Purdue loss serving as the perfect reset to reignite their edge in a favorable Midwest Regional path.He delivers proven bracket tips that crushed last year, from KenPom trends (like fading conference tourney first-round losers) to historical upset patterns and efficiency rankings that point to strong title contenders.

TOP 5: Questions For Michigan Spring Football | Michigan Podcast #326

Michigan Podcast dives into the Wolverines' pivotal 2026 spring football preview under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Steve Deace breaks down the five biggest questions facing the team, including Bryce Underwood's development, the revamped receiving corps, defensive line emergence, and special teams rebound. Mark Rogers joins in to talk about about coaching culture, spring practice relevance, and realistic expectations for a tougher schedule.

BREAKDOWN: Michigan's 2026 Schedule | Michigan Podcast #325

Steve Deace dives into Michigan's finalized 2026 football schedule: a tough but strategically paced slate featuring Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, and Oklahoma, with six near-locks and a rhythm that gives the Wolverines their best shot at surviving the gauntlet. With Kyle Whittingham now in charge, Steve breaks down why this draw (including home games against the toughest foes) sets up a real chance to stay in the playoff conversation, plus early portal momentum and why the team could be much better positioned than last year. Mark Rogers joins to compare Michigan's path to Ohio State's even harder draw and discuss what Whittingham's proven track record could mean in year one.