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Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 7) - Washington recap; MSU preview Oct 23, 2025

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In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-7 victory over Washington, and preview the upcoming matchup with Michigan State. Borges praised Bryce Underwood for his growth as a pocket passer and continued RPO proficiency. The offensive line received a B+ grade, paving the way for Jordan Marshall's 133 yards on the ground and surrendering just six pressures. Borges also noted the young players' growth, particularly the tight ends Zack Marshall and Deakon Tonielli and running back, and the potential for future success. He detailed the performance of Blake Frazier at left tackle while filling in for an injured Evan Link.

Michigan football vs. Michigan State preview: Behind Enemy Lines Oct 22, 2025

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The latest installment of the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry has arrived! The Spartans and Wolverines will battle for Paul Bunyan on Saturday night in East Lansing.

Is this game a last stand for MSU coach Jonathan Smith? What has and hasn't gone well throughout his year-and-a-half tenure? And, most importantly: What are Michigan State's strengths this season, and what are the areas Michigan can exploit against a team that has started 0-4 in Big Ten play?

On this week's episode of Behind Enemy Lines, Michigan State beat reporter Stephen Brooks gives us the inside scoop on the Spartans.

Michigan-Washington recap: Takeaways from Wolverines' bounce-back win Oct 19, 2025

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 24-7 win over Washington, what stood out on both sides of the ball, and what it all means for the Wolverines moving forward.

They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which cruised to 417 yards on 6.1 yards per play, and arguably was more productive than 24 points would suggest. They discuss strong performances from Bryce Underwood, Jordan Marshall, Zack Marshall, Andrew Marsh and the offensive line. They break down what worked in play-calling, areas to improve in opponent territory and other observations from Underwood's efficient game.

In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense's emphatic bounce-back performance after last week's struggles at USC. They discuss Michigan's tangible improvements in the pass-rush, in tackling and a dominant day stopping the run. They look at standout individual players, and what else went into holding Washington to seven points and just 62 second-half yards. They close the episode with a zoomed-out look at where Michigan stands with five games remaining in its regular season.

Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 6) - USC recap; Washington preview Oct 17, 2025

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In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 31-13 loss to USC, focusing on the issues that held the unit back, and previewing the upcoming matchup with Washington.

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 6) - USC recap; Washington preview Oct 17, 2025

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In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 31-13 loss to USC, focusing on the issues that held the unit back, and previewing the upcoming matchup with Washington.

Michigan at the season's midway point, Washington preview Oct 17, 2025

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In this double-length episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team midway through its 2025 season, and preview the Wolverines' home tilt against Washington.

They open with a look at Michigan's offense. They discuss what has and has not met preseason expectations on the offensive side of the ball, a lackluster showing at USC, what must improve in the second half of the season and what some of the offensive keys are against the Huskies.

In the second half of the episode, they take stock in Michigan's defense. They discuss surprise letdowns so far, why the defense struggled so much against USC, and what the blueprint against the Huskies' offense needs to look like.

Along the way, they make prop-bet picks on both sides of the ball, and score predictions for Saturday's game.

Michigan football vs. Washington preview: Behind Enemy Lines Oct 15, 2025

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Michigan football faces a talented Washington Huskies offense at the Big House this Saturday (12 p.m., FOX). UW's offense is led by a trio that has been as good as advertised this season: QB Demond Williams Jr., RB Jonah Coleman and WR Denzel Boston. Is that enough to overcome multiple injuries on the offensive line?

Chris Fetters of DawgMan/247Sports gives us the inside scoop on the Huskies on this episode of Behind Enemy Lines.

Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 5) - Wisconsin recap; USC preview Oct 10, 2025

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In this week's episode Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 24-10 victory over Nebraska, highlighting the stellar play of Rod Moore, and the necessary improvements that unit still has to make ahead of Saturday's matchup with USC,

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 5) - Wisconsin recap; USC preview Oct 10, 2025

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In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-10 victory over Wisconsin, focusing on the issues that held the unit back (like protection and drops) and how they might be addressed)

Michigan-USC preview: Keys for the Wolverines in pivotal road matchup Oct 09, 2025

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 15 Michigan football team's road trip to Los Angeles, where it will take on USC in a pivotal Big Ten matchup.

They open with a look at what the Wolverines' offense but do against the Trojans. They discuss a potential vulnerability in USC's run defense, where Michigan's pass game must grow, and what it can take from last weeks breakthrough over Wisconsin. They also look at players who must step up, Bryce Underwood's next step, the offensive line's progress and do offensive prop bets for the game.

In the second half of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan's defense against a top-ranked USC offense. They discuss the Trojans' underrated run game, the receivers' ability to make plays after the catch, Jayden Maiava's ability to push the ball downfield and the ever-importance of Michigan's front four generating a pass-rush. They close the episode with a look at defensive prop bets, and make final score predictions for the game.

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