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Michigan-Illinois recap: Wolverines fall to 4-3 as major offensive problems persist Oct 21, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz recap the Michigan football team's 21-7 loss to Illinois. They look at what went wrong for the Wolverines, and what it means moving forward now that Michigan is 4-3 on the season.

They open with a long look at what went wrong offensively. They look at the Wolverines’ inability to convert on productive dives, their continued struggles at quarterback, some hindsight concerns about Michigan’s offensive coaching staff and other topics about the offense after Michigan posted its lowest point total since 2014.

In the second half of the episode, they look at a defense that largely did its job on Saturday, a special teams unit that has increasingly become a liability for the Wolverines, and where Michigan goes from here, facing a sincere reality of a 6-6 or even 5-7 season.

Michigan-Illinois preview: How the Wolverines can start the second half of their season with a ranked road win Oct 17, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s matchup at No. 22 Illinois, and what the Wolverines must do to start the second half of their season off with a win.

They open with a look at what Michigan’s offense must do against the Fighting Illini. They discuss the Wolverines’ need to come out with energy and drive, especially in the run game, and show more poise when it comes to sustaining drives and avoiding self-inflicted mistakes. They discuss some weak points in Illinois’ defense, and key Michigan players who can step up.

In the second half of the episode, they look at what the Wolverines’ defense must do to contain Illinois. They break down Luke Altmyer’s impressive season to date, the Illini passing game’s strengths and weaknesses and what it means for Michigan.

Along the way, they make prop bet picks for both sides of the ball, and close with their final thoughts and score predictions for the game.

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (bye week) - Breaking down the Ohio State defense Oct 17, 2024

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb take a deep dive into the Ohio State defense after six games, with a heavy focus on the Buckeyes' nailbiter versus Oregon. Borges highlights Ohio State's strong total defense (251 yards per game) and their reliance on base defenses and cover four. He notes potential weaknesses, such as vulnerability to tempo and double moves, particularly against Denzel Burke. Borges emphasizes the importance of ball control and creative play-calling, suggesting Michigan could benefit from using Donovan Edwards more extensively. He also discusses the challenges of playing in Oregon and the need for Michigan to improve pass protection and offensive execution to compete effectively.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in 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 defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (bye week) - Breaking down the Ohio State offense Oct 17, 2024

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford take a deep dive into the Ohio State offense after six games, with a heavy focus on the Buckeyes' nailbiter versus Oregon. Bedford highlights Ohio State's reliance on tempo and formations to the boundary, which have caused issues for Michigan's defense. He emphasizes the need for better open-field tackling, communication, and adjustments to prevent blown coverages. Bedford also notes the importance of having a productive nickelback and the need for better leadership from the safeties. The conversation includes insights on Ohio State's offensive strategies and Michigan's defensive adjustments, with a call for fans to support the team.

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

Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan football vs. Illinois Fighting Illini preview Oct 16, 2024

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Michigan football meets Illinois in Champaign in the first ranked-versus-ranked matchup at Memorial Stadium since 2000. The Wolverines face a 5-1 Fighting Illini side in an important day for that program ... and a pivotal game for U-M coming off its bye week. Behind Enemy Lines explores why Saturday is so important to Illinois, why the Illini aren't your typical Bret Bielema team, and where the Wolverines can find success.

The episode then looks ahead to Michigan State with the in-state rivalry set for a nighttime kickoff next weekend.

Michigan Recruiting Insider - Is U-M on the verge of flipping some commits? Oct 12, 2024

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On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich give the latest in defensive back and wide receiver recruiting, with a strong on Michigan's pursuit of Monroe (N.C.) safety Jordan Young, Pittsburgh safety commit Elijah Dotson, Colorado defensive back commit Alex Graham, Oregon cornerback commit Brandon Finney, and North Carolina State wide receiver commit Jamar Browder. Plus thoughts on the Wolverines ongoing pursuit of Bryce Underwood and connected targets.

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Steady Droppin' Dimes - Michigan's bye week needs: what we want to see in 2nd half of the season Oct 11, 2024

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Sam Webb, Devin Gardner and Daniel Horton preview Michigan's upcoming game at Washington, Saturday, talk NIL matters like Dave Portnoy's remarks about putting up funds to secure quarterbacks for Michigan, and follow up Jared Goff's Monday Night Football performance with ranking the NFL's top quarterbacks.

Sam, Devin and Daniel take a thorough look at Michigan's issues, and talk about what can't be fixed and what can't. Plus reactions to staffer Chris Bryant's confrontation with fans in the stands at Washington, Joel Klatt's comments about Michigan, and more.

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Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (Week 6) - Recapping Washington Oct 10, 2024

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 27-17 loss to Washington.

Vance and Sam highlight both positive plays and areas for improvement. Vance focused attention on why the defense is surrendering so many pass plays over 10yards especially against tempo. He graded the defensive line as C+, linebackers as B-, and the secondary as D. He stressed the need to focus on fundamentals during the bye week, particularly in quarters and cover two coverages. He also mentioned the impact of injuries and the need for better awareness and execution among players.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

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

And there's even more great news. Vance is going to be doing Ohio State defensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=DCCMJWGG2Z8WQ

Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges (week 6) - Recapping Washington Oct 10, 2024

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 27-17 loss to Washington.

Al and Sam discussed Alex Orji's 16 snaps and the ongoing his ongoing struggles with passing game, this time evidenced by two tipped balls. The conversation then shifted to the switch to Jack Tuttle and the three straight scoring drives he led, highlighting his composure and running ability. Borges emphasized the need for better pass protection and more downfield throws so the offense can achieve more explosive plays. The conversation also touched on the aim to balance the run and pass game, with Tuttle providing a more familiar play-calling approach, the impact of receiver production, and the potential positive effect on recruiting.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

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

And there's even more great news. Al is going to be doing Ohio State offensive film studies during both Michigan's bye weeks, but we need your help to fund those Buckeye Breakdowns! Do that here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=B3C9TZAD48Y8N

Michigan-Washington recap: Wolverines fall on the road, enter bye week with questions to answer Oct 08, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down what went wrong in Michigan's 27-17 win over Washington, as well as what the Wolverines need to fix during the bye week before the second half of the season.

They open with a look at what went wrong for the Wolverines in Seattle. They discuss Michigan’s nightmare start, a three-drive resurgence mid-game with Jack Tuttle taking over at quarterback, and a brutal fourth quarter in which the Wolverines were outscored 13-0. They dig into Michigan’s offensive woes, defensive slippage, coaching shortcomings and more.

In the second half of the episode, they zoom out, and look at what Michigan can and can’t fix in the bye week ahead of a tough finish to the season. They discuss Michigan’s identity, coaching tweaks, senior leadership, modifications to the starting lineup and plenty more.

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