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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 handles Central Michigan, Bryce Underwood shines, BigTen play is NEXT Sep 17, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of The Blue Print, the guys break down Michigan football’s dominant win over Central Michigan and what it means moving forward. Bryce Underwood took his game to another level, showing why he’s one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in college football. Later, Devin and Jake dive into their QB evaluation segment, giving you an inside look at what Michigan’s signal-callers are doing well and where there’s room to improve. The crew also looks ahead to Michigan’s first Big Ten matchup this weekend, previewing what the Wolverines need to do to keep their momentum going as conference play kicks off. It’s all here—analysis, insight, and honest reactions you won’t find anywhere else.

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Reacting to the loss to OU, Devin and Jake's QB Eval, and what's next for Michigan Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

On this episode of The Blue Print, former Michigan stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down Michigan football’s loss to Oklahoma and what it really means for the Wolverines moving forward. Should fans be worried about Michigan’s first setback of the season, or is this the kind of loss that can help the team improve before the grind of Big Ten play? The guys dive into their weekly quarterback evaluation segment, analyzing the performance under center and what adjustments need to be made for Michigan to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt. Plus, with Sherrone Moore not coaching in a Big Ten game, how should fans feel about the impact on the Wolverines’ chances this season? It’s all here—analysis, insight, and honest reactions you won’t find anywhere else.

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Michigans big win over New Mexico, Bryce Underwood Shines, Previewing OU Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

Michigan opened the season with a strong win over New Mexico, and The Blue Print Podcast is here with the full breakdown. Bryce Underwood delivered in his debut, flashing the poise and playmaking that had Wolverine fans buzzing all offseason. Devin dives deep with his quarterback evaluation, pointing out what stood out, what needs polish, and how Underwood’s game could evolve moving forward.

We also set the stage for Week 2, as Michigan gears up for a huge showdown against Oklahoma. What challenges do the Sooners present, and how will the Wolverines need to adjust? It’s an early test that could reveal just how high this team’s ceiling really is.

All that and more, right here on The Blue Print Podcast, your home for everything Michigan football.

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Tying a bow on the NCAA sanctions, Bryce Underwood’s highly anticipated season opener, in-state recruit for Michigan Aug 27, 2025

Show notes

Week 1 is here, but first, we take a quick look back at Week 0 — including Devin Gardner's weekend in the broadcast booth. We also put a final bow on the NCAA sanctions saga and what it means for Michigan moving forward.

Then, we shift gears to preview one of the biggest storylines in high school football: Bryce Underwood’s highly anticipated season opener. What should fans expect from the nation’s top QB?

Finally, we tackle a question that’s been buzzing around Wolverine Nation — should Michigan fans be concerned that the 2025 class doesn’t include a single in-state recruit?

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Welcome to The Blue Print, Michigan's Sanctions, Bryce Underwood's expectations, Angry OSU tweets Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Michigan Football just got major news with the sanction ruling, and we’re breaking down what it means for the program. We’ll also take a look at the offense, from the buzz around Bryce Underwood to the newcomer who could make an immediate impact. On defense, the big question is who will step up and lead this unit in the year ahead. And of course, we couldn’t leave out the angry Ohio State fans lighting up X after all the news.