Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 2) - Oklahoma recap; CMU preview episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 1H 26M

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 2) - Oklahoma recap; CMU preview

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In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-13 loss to Oklahoma and the upcoming game against Central Michigan. Borges highlighted the need for better protection and communication among the offensive line and tight ends, noting the inexperience of the current players. Borges again praised Bryce Underwood’s talent and long-term potential but pointed out his struggles versus the Sooners, scrambling unnecessarily at times, and not progressing reads at others. He later pointed out the unrelenting pressure Underwood began facing due to breakdowns on the offensive line. Borges highlighted the potential benefit of adding more quarterback runs to the offensive menu. He suggested the offensive line could benefit from utilizing more spread looks and zone runs. Borges also praised the jumbo package's effectiveness, but noted its limited use, and suggested its increased utilization as another possible adjustment. He set goals for the upcoming CMU game: 30+ points, 150-180 rushing yards, and 200 passing yards to get the offense back on track before the matchup with Nebraska.

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-13 loss to Oklahoma and the upcoming game against Central Michigan. Borges highlighted the need for better protection and communication among the offensive line and tight ends, noting the inexperience of the current players. Borges again praised Bryce Underwood’s talent and long-term potential but pointed out his struggles versus the Sooners, scrambling unnecessarily at times, and not progressing reads at others. He later pointed out the unrelenting pressure Underwood began facing due to breakdowns on the offensive line. Borges highlighted the potential benefit of adding more quarterback runs to the offensive menu. He suggested the offensive line could benefit from utilizing more spread looks and zone runs. Borges also praised the jumbo package's effectiveness, but noted its limited use, and suggested its increased utilization as another possible adjustment. He set goals for the upcoming CMU game: 30+ points, 150-180 rushing yards, and 200 passing yards to get the offense back on track before the matchup with Nebraska.

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