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Michigan vs. Alabama breakdown: Previewing the Crimson Tide Dec 23, 2023

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Michigan football is back in the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 2006 season, and a National Championship Game appearance is on the line. On this week's episode of Behind Enemy Lines, we get a position-by-position breakdown of the Alabama Crimson Tide with Cody Goodwin, who covers the SEC powerhouse for 247Sports.

Big Ten championship preview, plus some early transfer portal thoughts Dec 01, 2023

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In this episode,Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's matchup against Iowa in the Big Ten championship game, offer their predictions and also look ahead to Michigan's role in the transfer portal with the portal window opening Dec. 4.

The first third of the episode is devoted to the biggest keys for Michigan’s offense against a stout, consistent Iowa defense. They look at how the Hawkeyes have been able to stifle opposing offenses all season, and use defense and special teams to win games. They also make predictions for Michigan’s run game, pass protection and tight end usage in the contest.

In the second section of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan’s defense against the statistically worst offense in the country. They discuss why the Hawkeyes’ offense is worse than even usual, what the Wolverines may be on guard for anyways and make some over-under predictions for that matchup. They also make final score predictions for the game.

Then, in the final third of the show, they take an early peak at Michigan in the transfer portal. They look at the Wolverines’ biggest needs on both sides of the ball, discuss why Michigan could be more aggressive than usual this month and other storylines to watch.

Defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford - OSU recap & Looking ahead to B1G Title game vs Iowa Nov 30, 2023

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Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 30-24 victory over Ohio State, then look ahead to the Big 10 championship versus Iowa.

Offensive breakdown with Al Borges - Recapping OSU & Looking ahead B1G title game Nov 30, 2023

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 30-24 victory over Ohio State, then look ahead to the Big 10 championship versus Iowa.

Big Ten Championship Game preview: Behind Enemy Lines with the Iowa Hawkeyes Nov 28, 2023

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The Michigan Insider breaks down the Iowa Hawkeyes with David Eickholt from The Hawkeye Insider.

A rematch of the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game awaits, and Iowa has gotten here in remarkable fashion. Despite the 133rd-ranked total offense in college football (out of 133) and injuries to several star players, the Hawkeyes clinched the Big Ten West with a week to spare. We discuss the players and storylines to watch on Iowa as they attempt to shock the world in Indianapolis.

Michigan-OSU recap: Wolverines beat Buckeyes for third straight year Nov 27, 2023

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 30-24 win over No. 2 Ohio State, the Wolverines’ third straight win in the series and a win that opens up Michigan’s title-winning possibilities.

They open by looking at what was a sound, player-led team win for the Wolverines. They discuss Michigan’s lack of mistakes, as well as grit, experience and physicality on display all game. They then pivot to look into the Wolverines’ offense, in which an experienced, talented quarterback, fearless play-calling and a gritty second half gave Michigan the edge over a stout Ohio State defense.

In the second half of the episode, they look at what Michigan’s defense did and did not do right in the game. They also look at the Wolverines’ special teams making a difference, where Ryan Day goes from here and what Michigan can aim to work on between now and the College Football Playoff.

Michigan / Ohio State Preview with Vance Bedford - UM defense vs OSU offense Nov 24, 2023

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Al Borges went back and watched the all 22 of several Ohio State games from this season. Now he's ready to scout the Buckeye offense and field questions from viewers.

Michigan / Ohio State Preview with Al Borges - UM offense vs OSU defense Nov 24, 2023

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Al Borges went back and watched the all 22 of several Ohio State games from this season. Now he's ready to scout the Buckeye defense and field questions from viewers.

Michigan-Ohio State preview: Keys for the Wolverines in rivalry clash Nov 23, 2023

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the No. 3 Michigan football team's rivalry clash against No. 2 Ohio State, looking at the keys to victory on both sides of the ball for the Wolverines and making their score predictions for the game.

The open with a look at what Michigan’s offense needs to get done to win the battle against Ohio State’s touted, highly ranked defense. They discuss the historical and current significance of establishing a good ground game in this annual matchup, and opine on a few reasons why Michigan’s run game may have a chance to take off in Saturday’s game. They also look at the Wolverines’ slumping pass game, and how it can do what it needs to do against statistically the top-ranked pass defense in the country. They close the first half of the episode with a discussion on Michigan’s pass-protection woes.

In the second half of the episode, they flip over to the defensive side of the ball, and look at why a good pass-rushing game for Michigan can be so valuable in this matchup. They also look at how the Wolverines stack up against Ohio State’s talented pass-catchers, then look at a potential mismatch in the Wolverines’ favor against the Buckeyes’ offensive line in the run game. They close with their final thoughts on the matchup and predictions for the game.

Epic visit visit weekend on tap for "The Game" - Michigan Recruiting Insider Nov 23, 2023

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On this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview the epic list of visitors set to visit Ann Arbor for Michigan's battle with Ohio State. Bryce Underwood and Gatlin Bair headline a list that also includes the no. 1 quarterback in 2026 and two 2025 targets that could be on commit watch.

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