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Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan at Ohio State Nov 23, 2022

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Michigan and Ohio State are both undefeated heading into The Game. Ohio State beat writer Patrick Murphy joins The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga to preview the biggest Saturday of the year for both programs. The two discuss the state of the rivalry, how the Buckeyes adapted after the 2021 season and what they expect to see in Columbus this weekend.

Michigan-Illinois recap: What's concerning and what isn't as Wolverines survive, turn attention to OSU? Nov 20, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports’ Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 19-17 win over Illinois, looking at what went well for the Wolverines, what didn’t and what it all means for Michigan’s upcoming matchup against No. 2 Ohio State.

The open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and what went awry for the Wolverines so they only scored 19 points in the game. They discuss Michigan’s struggling pass game, some signs of optimism and what’s realistic to expect from the passing attack moving forward. They also look at the Wolverines’ injury riddled run game, some play-calling surprises and other thoughts on where the offense can improve.

In the second half of the episode, they turn their attention to the defense. They debate Illinois’ third-quarter rushing success, Michigan’s lack of a pass rush and other factors that could play a role in next week’s bout with the Buckeyes. They also pivot the conversation into an early preview of Ohio State’s offense.

They close with a discussion about the intangible value of a “gritty” win for the Wolverines, and debate if it can spark momentum heading into the team’s most important week of the season.

Are early hardwood struggles sign of things to come? - Michigan Basketball Insider Nov 19, 2022

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Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan troubling defensive performances in its win over Eastern Michigan and loss to Arizona State. The duo also cover the shooting struggles in Michigan's backcourt and how the issues on both ends can be addressed moving forward.

Michigan-Illinois preview, keys to victory and game predictions Nov 18, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's upcoming game against Illinois, looking at the keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball and making their predictions for the matchup.

They begin with a long look at what Michigan's offense must show in the game. They look at some key ways the Wolverines can get after the Fighting Illini's statistically sound pass coverage, key plays Michigan can implement more to meet the matchup, and what their recommended approach would be to the Wolverines' rushing attack. They do some offensive prop bets, and debate Michigan's ideal run-pass dynamic Saturday.

In the second half of the episode, they look at the other side of the ball. They discuss Illinois' most successful offensive players, keys to stopping them and other things we want to see from the Wolverines Saturday. They close with more prop bets, as well as their final thoughts and score predictions for the game.

Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan vs. Illinois Nov 18, 2022

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The Illinois football team boasts a rush-first offense led by a workhorse running back, and the Illini pair that with an excellent defense. Sound familiar? The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga goes Behind Enemy Lines with Jeremy Werner of the Illini Inquirer on 247Sports to preview Michigan vs Illinois. Both programs bring similar styles and Big Ten Championship Game aspirations into Saturday aftern showdown at the Big House on Saturday afternoon.

Commit watch, flip alerts, & DB target reset – Michigan Recruiting Insider Nov 18, 2022

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On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the commitment announcement of top offensive line target Nathan Efobi. Next, the crew highlights the Wolverines’ attempt to flip Wisconsin defensive line commits Roderick Pierce and Jamel Howard. Finally, attention turns to the rapidly expanding defensive back board and the effort to close on top CB target Jyaire Hill,

Michigan D continues 2nd half dominance - Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford Nov 17, 2022

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Sam Webb and former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford dissects Michigan's defensive showing in its 34-3 victory over Nebraska. Vance highlights the emergence of Mason Graham and Will Johnson, then gives another early look-ahead at Ohio State.

Perspective on U-M's pass game: 'Don't panic' - Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges Nov 17, 2022

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Sam Webb and former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges dissect the performance of the Wolverines' offense in their 34-3 victory over Nebraska. Borges details the elite scheming and disguise on display in Michigan's rushing attack, then highlights some of the issues with its downfield passing game. Potential remedies are shared as are grades for each offensive position before taking questions from listeners.

Michigan-Nebraska recap: Wolverines' pass game sputters, but rest of team looks title-caliber Nov 13, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports’ Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 34-3 win over Nebraska, a victory that saw the Wolverines improve to 10-0 for just the third time since 1975.

They begin with a look at perhaps the hottest debate topic stemming from the game, in the Wolverines underwhelming passing game. They discuss what has gone wrong for Michigan in the passing game lately, why it still matters in a 31-point win and what sort of changes can or might be made to close the season. Continuing with the offense, they do look at Michigan’s grating, punishing run game, and the value of having possibly the Wolverines’ best rushing attack in decades.

Switching over to the defensive side of the ball, the two spend time lookin at Michigan’s nation-leading defense, and what ‘outliers’ exceeded expectations to help the Wolverines get even better on defense. They also look at all three levels of Michigan’s defense, and what to make of its latest shutdown performance on Saturday.

New RB targets emerge; New Ohio focus begins - Michigan Recruiting Insider Nov 11, 2022

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On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss Michigan's renewed recruiting push in the state of Ohio. Buckeye State stars Luke Hamilton and Brian Robinson are highlighted along with a handful of new offers. Attention turns to RB recruiting where the Wolverines are chasing Minnesota running back commit Darius Taylor and blocking efforts aimed at Cole Cabana. The crew then addresses rumblings of Michigan's purported interest in Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen and even stronger rumors about Detroit King QB Dante Moore rethinking his commitment to Oregon.

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