SEC BIAS: We CALL OUT ESPN's Strength of Schedule Rankings, Michigan Schedule Debated

Michigan Wolverines fans are fired up as ESPN’s strength of schedule rankings spark controversy—why is Michigan’s daunting Big Ten gauntlet ranked below so many SEC slates? Isaiah Hole breaks down the numbers, questions ESPN’s SEC bias, and compares Michigan’s schedule to powerhouses like Ohio State, Texas, and Arkansas. Phil Steele and ESPN’s wildly different rankings come under fire as Michigan’s path to the College Football Playoff is scrutinized. Unfiltered rivalry drama heats up as Ohio State and Michigan State fans try to link Hailgate off-field issues to the Wolverines program. Plus, concerns about Michigan’s inexperienced linebacking corps are put in perspective—can breakout players like Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, Chase Taylor, and others step up behind a dominant defensive line and experienced secondary? With Big Ten Media Days on the horizon, optimism remains high for Michigan’s title hopes and locker room chemistry. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.