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THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

THE BLUE PRINT is your new home for the best conversation around the Michigan Wolverines! Hosted by former Michigan captains Jake Butt and Devin Gardner, we’ll dive into the past, present, and future of one of the top athletic programs in the country.
With Jake’s insight as a Big Ten Network Analyst and Devin’s perspective from Fox Sports, you’ll hear from two guys plugged into today’s game as well as Ann Arbor legends with great stories to tell from their playing days.
From training camp through the Big Ten and beyond THE BLUE PRINT will cover all things football as well as other key events on the UM calendar from March Madness, the Frozen Four and beyond!
New episodes will be released weekly. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Latest Episodes:

Michigan Spring Game Outlook! Apr 17, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are getting you ready for Michigan’s spring football game! Jake’s got all the details on which quarterbacks we’ll be seeing, how much the starters will go and how much live hitting will actually take place. Then, Devin shares his thoughts on the importance of putting your QBs in situations that might make them uncomfortable and both guys weigh in on the new coaching staff setting the right tone for the direction of the program.

We’ll also dive into the defensive side of the ball and Devin compares the growth of Bryce Underwood to the growth of a tree… it’s no wonder the man’s last name is “Gardner.” Get it? No? Ah, never mind. Enjoy!

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Michigan are National Champs as Dusty May Establishes a Winning BLUE PRINT! Apr 09, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print… HAIL! TO THE VICTORS VALIANT. HAIL! TO THE CONQUERING HEROES. HAIL! HAIL! TO MICHIGAN, THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST!

That’s right! We’re paying homage to Michigan hoops following their 2nd ever College Basketball National Championship - this one, a 69-63 win over UConn.Former Big 10 Coach of the Year Tom Crean joins to share his thoughts on what made this Michigan team so special, what makes Dusty May such an amazing coach and what it’s like being an honorary Harbaugh!

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Colin Hurley and Michigan part ways, Bryce Underwood vs Tommy Carr, Wolverines in the Final Four Apr 02, 2026

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On this episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner kick things off with a lighter moment as Jake somehow earns a 96 speed rating in NCAAF—deserved or completely out of line? From there, the conversation shifts to real Michigan football news, as the guys react to Colin Hurley and Michigan mutually parting ways and what it means for the quarterback room moving forward.

They also dive into the future at QB in Ann Arbor—should Bryce Underwood already be feeling pressure from Tommy Carr, or is it far too early for that conversation?

Plus, the guys react to Dan Hurley’s heated moment with a referee and what it says about the intensity of March Madness.

To close it out, Jake and Devin preview Michigan basketball’s Final Four matchup against Arizona, breaking down keys to the game and what it will take for the Wolverines to advance.

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Michigan & the Big 10 Ballin’ Out at the Dance PLUS a Spring Football Practice Breakdown Mar 27, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print with Devin Gardner and Jake Butt, the guys are getting pumped about Michigan dancing their way into the Sweet 16! Jake explains why he’d bet his life savings on Dusty May winning a title at some point and Devin contemplates the Big 10 becoming the nation’s preeminent basketball conference.

Then, we’re talking football as Jake brings back his intel from Wolverines Spring practice. It was a good day for the defense which unfortunately means it wasn’t a great day for Bryce Underwood – does that raise any cause for concern or is it all just part of the process?. And, if you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between real energy and “dirty energy” around a college football program, this is the pod for you. We’ll dive into all of it on this edition of The Blue Print!

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Whittingham’s Winning Plan, Unlocking Underwood and More Stories from the Hoke Years Mar 19, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt are getting excited about the dawn of the Kyle Whittingham era! The guys discuss the start of spring practices and praise the incoming coach for entering Ann Arbor with a plan to succeed. Devin and Jake also share their thoughts on how important Whittingham will be to the development of Bryce Underwood; because once Bryce is figured out, the rest of the pieces will fall into place!

Then, with March Madness underway, we’re wondering if Michigan’s awkward showing in the Big 10 Tournament is raising any alarm bells. And in today’s mailbag, we’re sharing our thoughts on concerns over the Michigan Wolverines morphing into the Michigan Utes and we’re giving you what you’ve been asking for… More Brady Hoke stories.

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Michigan Hoops’ Special Season & Recapping a Scouting Combine that we Hated and Loved Mar 05, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt show some love to the Michigan men’s basketball team on winning the Big 10 regular season title! How has Dusty May managed to get this level of buy-in from such a star-laden team? And while conquering the regular season crown is nice, is this only step 1 to securing a much BIGGER crown?

Then, we’re breaking down last week’s NFL scouting combine, one which you might say we had a love/hate relationship with. Why did we hate it? Because so many dang Buckeyes tore it up. Why did we love it? Because it means they aren’t playing for the Buckeyes anymore!

We also share our thoughts on Fernando Mendoza’s decision not to throw, and we tell you why we’re not getting swept up in the Drew Allar hype.

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Mailbag Special: Favorite Teammates, Seasons that Slipped Away & the ’21 OSU Game Feb 26, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt may technically be the hosts, but this show is all about you! The guys comb through your questions and answer everything from what it was like getting run over by Frank Clark in practice to what it was like storming the field as a fan after beating the Buckeyes in 2021.

Devin also takes us through the brutality of Michigan’s 4 OT loss to Penn State back in 2013 and Jake takes us through how marrying a Michigan women’s lacrosse player could’ve made for a wildly awkward wedding.

Also, do football players hang out with basketball players? And who does Devin identify as a top 10 all-time ugliest teammate? All of these questions and more will be answered on this week’s edition of the Blue Print!

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What should Michigan Football look like this season, Story time with Jake and Devin Feb 18, 2026

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The Blue Print is back — and there’s a LOT to talk about.

With an entirely new coaching staff in Ann Arbor, we break down what Michigan Football should look like this season. What changes schematically? What happens to the culture? And how quickly can this new staff put its stamp on the program? We dive into expectations, identity, recruiting impact, and what fans should realistically expect in year one.

Plus, we zoom out to the global stage and talk Olympics — biggest storylines, what has our attention, and how elite athletes prepare for the biggest moments in sports.

To close the show, Jake and Devin share personal stories from their time at Michigan, including what it felt like to break records in the Maize & Blue — the preparation, the pressure, and the moments they’ll never forget.

Michigan Football. The Olympics. Michigan history.

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Michigan’s Super Bowl Winners, Sam Darnold’s Intestinal Fortitude & Jake’s Acting Debut Feb 13, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt recap Super Bowl LX and all of its Michigan ties. Jake shares his memories of what it was like playing for Seahawks Special Team Coordinator Jay Harbaugh back when he was the Wolverine’s Tight End’s Coach. And both guys reminisce on how quickly impressed they were by Seattle Head Coach Mike Macdonald during his time as Michigan’s Defensive Coordinator in 2021.

Then, we focus on Jake’s acting debut, break down what was a unique Super Bowl halftime performance and praise Sam Darnold for fighting through his public failures to reach the promised land!

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John Beilein’s Michigan Memories & Some Real Competition in the Quarterback Room Jan 29, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Devin Gardner and Jake Butt talk about the new culture that Kyle Whittingham is instilling within the Michigan football program, most notably at the QB position. Devin shares his insight on incoming quarterback Colin Hurley and how he could potentially push Bryce Underwood for the starting job while Jake looks back on how internal competition brought out the best in him.

Then, we’re joined by the winningest head coach in Michigan hoops history, John Beilein! John talks about the values he was looking for when putting a team together and how much more difficult team building is in today’s college sports environment. John also reveals how Dusty May wound up as the team’s head coach and how much the program has changed – for the better – from when he took over in 2008 to where it’s at today.

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