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Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 8) - Recapping MSU / Oregon preview Oct 31, 2024

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 24-17 victory over MSU, and preview Oregon. Al and Sam highlighted the effective use of Alex Orji in the second half on +1 runs that led to crucial momentum shifts. They noted Michigan State's aggressive triggering safeties, which led to 11 tackles near the line of scrimmage. Davis Warren's performance was mixed, with some missed opportunities and a slow start, but he improved as the game progressed. They also discussed the potential for Davis to eclipse 200 passing yards against Oregon and the importance of maintaining a balanced offensive approach.

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Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan football vs. Oregon Ducks preview Oct 31, 2024

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Michigan is hosting No. 1 Oregon at the Big House! The Ducks are 8-0 and have an inside track to a Big Ten Championship Game appearance following their win over Ohio State. They're led by a Heisman frontrunner, QB Dillon Gabriel, a playmaking slot receiver in Tez Johnson and one of PFF's top-ranked running backs, Jordan James.

Erik Skopil of Duck Territory on 247Sports breaks down that entertaining Oregon offense, the areas Michigan must dominate in order to threaten an upset, and the areas of weakness for the Ducks' top-20 defense.

Michigan basketball season preview Oct 29, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga preview the Michigan men's basketball team's 2024-25 season, looking at the top players, expectations and predictions for the Wolverines.

They open with a discussion on Michigan’s most important players this season, led by three star transfers. They then discuss the bench players they think can exceed expectations, before making picks for MVP, leading scorer, freshman of the year, most improved player and unsung hero.

In the second half of the episode, they look at expectations for the team in Dusty May’s first season. They discuss what a fair barometer for the Wolverines this season is, what it would take for Michigan to win the Big Ten and what it would take for the Wolverines to miss the NCAA Tournament. They close with their predictions for Michigan’s regular-season record, NCAA Tournament seed and standing in the Big Ten.

Michigan-MSU recap: Wolverines come up clutch when it matters, score rivalry win Oct 28, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 24-17 win over Michigan State, and how the Wolverines got back in the win column for the first time in four weeks.

They open with a look at Michigan’s offense. They discuss the Wolverines’ crafty game plan, improved play at receiver and offensive line, clutch red zone performance, the stability that Davis Warren brought at quarterback and even if Michigan handled the QB situation correctly given all context.

In the second half, they discuss what worked for Michigan’s defense. They laud the performance of the Wolverines’ defensive front seven, the role the pass-rush played in the game and the Spartans’ lower-than-expected passing stats. They close with a peek at No. 1 Oregon, and discuss if or how Michigan’s win changes its outlook moving forward.

Steady Droppin' Dimes - Michigan vs Michigan State Preview, Basketball Season Preview & NFL MVP Oct 25, 2024

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On this edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton preview the Michigan vs Michigan State game this weekend, Michigan Men's Basketball Season Preview & they revisit the NFL MVP discussion.

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Michigan-Michigan State preview: Can the Wolverines get up off the mat against improved Spartans? Oct 24, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s upcoming matchup against rival Michigan State, and what it will take the for the Wolverines to get back in the win column after two straight road losses.

They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and why a return to more of what worked in September is needed to finish October strong. They discuss how turnovers — or the lack thereof — will play such a large role in deciding Saturday’s winner, and discuss the quarterback position, among other topics.

In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan State’s offense, and what Michigan’s defense needs to do in order to contain a rapidly improving Spartan offense. They discuss Michigan State’s talented, dynamic group of pass-catchers, Aidan Chiles’ growth and weaknesses and what else Michigan’s defense must be wary of. They close with their final score predictions for the game, and offer some prop-bet predictions along the way.

Andrew Babalola commits! Are The Fireworks Just Getting Started? - Michigan Recruiting Insider Oct 24, 2024

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On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the commitment of five star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, the highest rated offensive lineman in program history. We the preview the possibility of an epic run of commits. From there the discussion turns to the commitment of 2026 wide receiver commitment Jaylen Jaylen Pile, and the effort to protect 2025 top 100 commits Ivan Taylor and Andrew Olesh.

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Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (Week 7) - Recapping Illinois Oct 24, 2024

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford and TMI's Sam Webb break down Michigan's 21-7 loss to Illinois.

Vance and Sam highlight both positive plays and areas for improvement. coming out of the bye. He praised standout performances turned in by Jyaire Hill, Aamir Hall, Jaishawn Barham, but emphasized the need for better play from the defensive line in order to defeat Michigan State and dual threat quarterback Aidan Chiles.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 7) - Recapping Illinois Oct 24, 2024

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 21-7 loss to Illinois.

Al and Sam discussed Jack Tuttle's performance and the ongoing ongoing offensive struggles coming out of the bye. The discussion then shifts to what direction the coaching staff will go in now. . They debated the merits of starting Davis Warren versus Alex Orji, with Borges suggesting Warren as the better option due to his accuracy in the passing game and the need for more explosive plays. They also discussed the potential benefits of using both quarterbacks.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

Download the Autograph app now here: https://link.ag.fan/samwebb

Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan football vs. Michigan State preview Oct 23, 2024

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Michigan football has arrived at its first rivalry game of the 2024 season: The Wolverines host Michigan State on Saturday night at the Big House in the battle for Paul Bunyan. The Spartans are also 4-3, and 2-2 in the Big Ten, but just knocked off Iowa in perhaps their most impressive win of the season.

Stephen Brooks of SpartanTailgate joins Behind Enemy Lines to break down MSU's strengths and weaknesses, and the names to know on a new-look Michigan State team led by Jonathan Smith.

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