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Wolverine Confidential
by MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.
Episodes
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Michigan vs. Penn State preview with with PennLive beat writer
Michigan and Penn State meet on the gridiron Saturday with both teams eyeing their first Big Ten win under new head coaches. PennLive's Jake Aferiat joins the podcast to discuss the Nittany Lions and preview the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reacting to Kyle Whittingham on Michigan offense, QB Bryce Underwood
Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke with the media after a bye week and talked about where the Wolverines need to improve going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan football has off-field drama during bye week
The Michigan team is on a bye but there has been news coming out of the program and it’s not good. We discuss the leaked group message comments from one Wolverine and give updates on basketball and hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan loses in Minneapolis and looks bad doing it
Coach Kyle Whittingham says all options are on the table when it comes to fixing Michigan's offense. Bryce Underwood's struggles continued as the Wolverines fell to the Golden Gophers 14-20. We discuss what went wrong and where they go from here in the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast. Learn...
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Previewing Michigan football’s first road trip of the season, plus basketball and hockey updates
Whittingham’s Wolverines are Minnesota-bound this weekend to face their second Big 10 opponent of season. In the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast, we discuss what needs to improve for Michigan to take care of business against the Golden Gophers. Plus, we discuss some basketball news and…
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Michigan's wild and wacky loss to Iowa
It went down to the final play again at the Big House, and this time the visitors prevailed. What went wrong against the Hawkeyes, and where does Michigan go from here? We discuss in the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Previewing Michigan’s Big Ten opener vs Iowa
Michigan head into Big Ten play unbeaten. The Wolverines look solid defensively and have shown improvements on offense, but still have issues with penalties, ball security and more. We preview their matchup against the 17th ranked Hawkeyes in the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast Learn more...
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Takeaways from Michigan's big win: Passing game improves, but ball security concerns continue
A third quarter surge saw the Wolverines top UTEP 52-17. Despite a solid performance from both lines and a great game for wide receiver Andrew Marsh, ball security is a continuing concern for this team headed into Big Ten play. We break down Michigan’s 3-0 start to the season in the latest...
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Next step UTEP: Will Michigan be 3-0 entering Big Ten play?
After an unexpected win over Oklahoma last weekend, Michigan hosts underdogs UTEP at the Big House with a good chance to improve to 3-0 before Big Ten play begins. What have we learned about Kyle Whittingham's team in the past week, and what's the ceiling for this season? We discuss that and more...
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New week, new Wolverines? Michigan beats Oklahoma at the Big House
Andrew, Aaron and Ryan were at the Big House as Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10, improving to 2-0 on the season. It was a much improved offensive performance after nearly dropping the season opener to Western Michigan. We discuss what went right for Whittingham's Wolverines in the latest Wolverine...
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Can Michigan's Bryce Underwood bounce back vs. Oklahoma?
After a lackluster performance from Michigan's offense, the Wolverines now face a formidable Oklahoma team. Does this team have what it takes to turn things around in week 2? Will Bryce Underwood take a step forward or revert to the same mistakes? We discuss in the latest Wolverine Confidential...
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Last-second drama! What we learned from Michigan's shocking season opener
Michigan barely escaped a monumental upset as the Western Michigan Broncos gave the wolverines a run for their money at the big house. We break down the controversial last-second drama, Michigan's offensive performance, and our overall takeaways from Kyle Whittingham's first game in charge. Learn...
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Michigan vs. Western Michigan preview with special guest
Matthew Ehler, MLive's Western Michigan expert, joins the show to preview the college football opener against Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan football 2026: Predictions for record, Bryce Underwood, more
With the season opener days away. Andrew, Ryan, and Aaron look ahead to Kyle Wittingham's first season at the helm for Michigan Football. The guys share their predicted records, discuss Bryce Underwood's progress, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan season preview with Jake Butt
Former Michigan star tight end and current BTN analyst Jake Butt joins Andrew Kahn and Ryan Zuke to preview the upcoming Michigan Football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Presason AP poll, team captains, and more Michigan football news
The preseason AP poll is out, and ranks Michigan 16th in the nation. We share our thoughts on that assessment, discuss the team captains named for Michigan Football, and more from fall camp. Plus, the Men's basketball team heads to Eastern Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Kyle Whittingham's fall camp update
Andrew and Aaron discuss coach Kyle Whittingham's recent press conference ahead of his first season coaching Michigan Football. We discuss Whittingham's comments on position groups, key players, and second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Big Ten Media Days: The latest from Whittingham, Underwood
Ryan and Aaron are back from Big Ten Media Days to break down the biggest storylines from the event. They talk expectations for the season, Bryce Underwood and QB depth, positional battles entering fall camp, and Whittingham's evaluation of players in the weight room. All that and more in the...
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Mike Boynton Jr.'s first press conference: what's ahead for Michigan Basketball?
After winning a national championship in his second season, coach Dusty May left Michigan Basketball earlier than anyone expected. With Mike Boynton Jr. now at the helm, what can we expect from this new-look team? Andrew Kahn breaks down Boynton's first press conference with local media in a rare...
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Preseason poll, Warde Manuel's severance package and more
Andrew, Ryan and Aaron analyze the results of the Big Ten preseason poll as college football approaches. Plus, they break down Warde Manuel's generous severance package and look ahead to Big Ten Media Days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Our thoughts on Michigan AD Warde Manuel stepping down following investigation
Yesterday was a busy one for Michigan's Wolverine beat. We discuss the latest on Warde Manuel, who's stepping down after ten years as Michigan's athletic director. We break down the latest from the Michigan Athletics department following its internal investigation. Learn more about your ad…
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Warde Manuel's future, basketball staffing update and football recruiting
Our thoughts on Warde Manuel's job security, a new staffing hire for Michigan basketball, and the latest on the football recruiting trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Life after Dusty for Michigan Basketball - plus football recruiting news
Andrew Kahn and Ryan Zuke reflect on Dusty May's tenure as head coach, and ask where the Michigan Men's Basketball program goes from here. Plus, the latest from the football recruiting trail as cornerback Monsanna Torbert Jr. and linebacker Weston Port commit to Michigan. Learn more about your ad...
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Dusty to Dallas: Why so soon?
We all suspected Dusty May would try his hand at NBA coaching someday, but nobody saw it coming this soon. What drove Dusty out of the college game, and what does this mean for the Wolverines next season? Andrew Kahn and Ryan Zuke discuss in the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast. Learn more...
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Bryce Underwood criticism, another new commit, and NBA draft prospects
Recent statements from Eric Weddle about Michgian QB Bryce Underwood have caused a stir. We discuss, along with another new football commit and our thoughts on wolverines in the upcoming NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should the UM-OSU game be moved if CFP expands?
With ongoing discussions of potentially expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 or 24 teams, how would that affect the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry? We discuss whether moving The Game to earlier in the season would make sense in a 24-team playoff scenario. Learn more about your ad choices....
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More football commits, no postseason for Michigan baseball
Michigan football added three more commits to its 2027 recruiting class, including two four-star prospects. Baseball barely missed the cut for the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking Wolverines recruiting with Brice Marich of the Michigan Insider
Michigan Football is on a recruiting surge with seven new commitments in May. We discuss with special guest Brice Marich of the Michigan Insider! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will Michigan Football be better in 2026?
We look ahead to Kyle Whittingham's first season at the helm for Michigan football. But first, we discuss the softball team's NCAA tournament draw, the women's tennis team's tournament exit, the NBA draft combine and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan Football: Update from the recruiting trail
Michigan football added a key in-state commit to its 2027 recruiting class. We look at where things stand for the Wolverines on the recruiting trail. Plus, baseball and softball NCAA Tournament outlooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wolverines make NBA draft decisions; NFL draft recap
Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. make their NBA decisions as the Wolverines add Moustapha Thiam to the roster. Plus, we discuss the Wolverines whose names were called in the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan Football spring game: our takeaways
The Michigan football team played its spring game this past weekend, giving fans and media their first look at the 2026 Wolverines. How did Bryce Underwood look? What about Tommy Carr and the other freshmen? We discuss that and which Wolverines might hear their names in the NFL draft. Learn more...
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Michigan basketball celebrations, hockey heartbreak
The Wolverines fell to Denver in the Frozen Four last weekend, extending their championship drought to 28 years. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team put a bow on its historic season with a parade and banner raising in Ann Arbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wolverines win it all!
Michigan cut down the nets in Indianapolis Monday night after beating UConn 69-63 in the national championship. We recap the action from Lucas Oil Stadium and look ahead to next season. Plus, Zuke previews the hockey team's Frozen Four matchup against Denver. After this week's national...
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Live from Indy: Michigan vs. UConn national championship preview
Michigan's tournament dominance continued against Arizona last night. With UConn up next, what can Michigan do to win its second national title? We discuss in the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan-Arizona matchup, Wolverines’ title chances, more
The Michigan men’s basketball team is heading to Indianapolis. We recap the Elite Eight/Sweet 16 wins over Alabama and Tennessee, look ahead to the semifinal matchup vs. Arizona and more. Plus, we recap the end of the tournament road for women’s basketball, talk Michigan hockey in the Frozen…
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How deep will Michigan basketball, hockey go in NCAA Tournament?
The Wolverines' men's and women's basketball teams cruised in their first two NCAA Tournament games to reach the Sweet 16. We look ahead to their upcoming matchups and paths to a Final Four. Plus, the hockey team won the Big Ten Tournament championship on home ice and are the No. 1 seed in the…
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Michigan's draws in the NCAA Tournament basketball brackets
We discuss the NCAA Tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball teams. The men earned a 1 seed. We talk about why they have the goods to reach the Final Four. Can the women, a 2 seed and hosting the first two rounds, join them? We also talk hockey and a little bit of football....
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Will Michigan basketball's Big Ten dominance continue into postseason?
Michigan men's basketball put a bow on its historic regular season with a 10-point win over Michigan State. The crew examines the Wolverines' path in the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament draw possibilities. The women stumbled down the stretch in a Big Ten semifinal loss to Iowa and now turn...
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March Madness begins for Michigan basketball
Tournament time is almost here, and the Michigan basketball programs are in strong positions for both. We recap the men’s team’s big win over Illinois and look ahead to the final two games of the regular season, while the women gear up for the Big Ten tournament. Plus, an update on the hockey…
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Michigan basketball makes Big Ten title push
We discuss some recent updates to the pod, the Michigan men's and women's basketball teams as they near the end of the Big Ten season, the changes with football coaches and players, and some hockey updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan basketball has its mojo back
Michigan’s men’s basketball team continues to pile up the wins, while the women faced another top-5 test on Sunday. Hockey’s first No. 1 versus No. 2 matchups against Michigan State lived up to their billing. Plus, a coaching change of Michigan football's staff, and ex-Wolverines in the Super…
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Banner weekend for Michigan basketball in East Lansing
Two games, two victories for Michigan basketball at the Breslin Center over the weekend. The men got it started with a riveting victory Friday night, then the women followed it up with an overtime classic on Sunday. We discuss both games, the week that was for the men, Dusty May’s comments about...
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Pivotal week on deck for Michigan basketball
Michigan’s basketball programs both picked up a pair of recent victories and have pivotal matchups upcoming this week. The contract details for Kyle Whittingham and his assistants are in, and they are lucrative. Plus, ex-Wolverines in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Transfer portal recap: Biggest adds, losses for Michigan football
The transfer portal is closed, bringing the departures for Michigan football to a halt. While more additions could come, we discuss the biggest additions, players to watch and position groups that were restocked. Plus, Michigan basketball gets back on the winning track out west. Learn more about...
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Michigan basketball suffers first loss. Is it just a blip?
Michigan men's basketball is undefeated no more, falling 91-88 at home to Wisconsin while allowing 15 triples. The women's team recorded two blowout victories, while hockey swept Notre Dame but lost star goalie Jack Ivankovic to injury. Finally, the crew breaks down the latest roster movement on...
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The first real scare for Michigan basketball
The men’s basketball team improved to 14-0 on Tuesday, but not without having to stave off Penn State. We discuss the result, what can be taken from it, and the schedule ahead. Plus, plenty of football transfer portal talk, the return of Bryce Underwood and Andrew Marsh, and Kyle Whittingham’s...
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Michigan loses Citrus Bowl and transfer portal opens
We recap Michigan's loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl before discussing off-field news: Kyle Whittingham's new coaching staff, the transfer portal opening, and more. We close with some Michigan basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michigan’s football coaching search continues
Three top candidates appear to be off the board for Michigan, as it nears Week 2 of looking for a new football coach. Where things stand with Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham and Jedd Fisch, and some new names to know. Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is moving on. Plus, Michigan men’s...
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Jake Butt discusses Michigan's coaching search, CFP
Former Michigan TE and current BTN color analyst Jake Butt joins the show to discuss the Wolverines’ coaching search, potential candidates and the College Football Playoff field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.
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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.
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