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Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan vs. Penn State Oct 13, 2022

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The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga breaks down Michigan vs. Penn State with Nittany Lions beat writer Daniel Gallen. The two discuss Penn State’s undefeated start to the 2022 season and some of the new talent on Penn State’s offense before exploring how Manny Diaz has helped the Nittany Lions improve on the defensive side of the ball. Finally, Gallen gives his ‘X’ factor for the top-10 showdown and explains why he thinks the Wolverines will escape with a narrow victory.

Minter continues to push the right buttons - Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 6) Oct 13, 2022

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Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Defensive Backs Coach, and Texas, Louisville and Oklahoma State Defensive Coordinator, Vance Bedford, break down the Michigan defense following the Wolverine's 31-10 win at Indiana. Bedford highlights the key halftime adjustments made by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the emergence of Mike Morris and Mike Sainristil as the defense's best players, and the improvement of the pass rush. Attention then turns to the necessary improvements at linebacker and in man to man coverage in preparation for upcoming matchups with Penn State and Ohio State.

Is Michigan tipping its plays on offense? - Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges Oct 12, 2022

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The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 31-10 victory over Indiana. Coach Borges responds to the contention by FOX Joel Klatt that Michigan's offense had become predictable based on whether it put a player in motion. Later, Coach Borges offers his player and position group grades, highlights a few players in particular as having performed well. He also goes over what mistakes prevented others from earning higher marks.

Michigan-Indiana recap: What Wolverines showed in final game before Penn State clash Oct 11, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's 31-10 win over Indiana. They discuss what worked on both sides of the ball, assess the weight of some weak points from the performance and offer an early look-ahead to the Wolverines' clash against Penn State.

The two begin by looking at Michigan's offense, and how the passing game began to come alive a bit in the second half of Michigan's win. They discuss JJ McCarthy's career game, continued progress in other parts of the Wolverines' passing game, and the offense's general demeanor after a first half that included mistakes and Mike Hart's sideline collapse. They also look at some areas the offense could improve.

The second half of the episode is devoted to the ups and downs of Michigan's defense. They discuss a stellar run defense, a pass-rush that may have had a coming-out party in the second half, some coverage lapses and other observations. They close with a look at where Michigan stands after six games and ahead of its matchup against Penn State.

Is Georgia the new team to beat for Chris Peal? - Michigan Recruiting Insider Oct 07, 2022

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On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Brice Marich recap the surprise visit from Top247 DE Daevon Hobbs. Attention then turns to the latest rumblings on Top247 CB Chris Peal as he prepares for an upcoming bisit to Georgia. Brice shares rationale for his recent Crystal Ball pick projecting offensive lineman Nathan Efobi to Michigan, and highlights U-M's ongoing contact with Virginia d-line decommit Rodney Lora. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joined the podcast to share his thoughts on the recruitments of Nyckoles Harbor, Chris Peal, Joseph Mupoyi, Rodney Lora, Michigan commits Evan Link and Semaj Bridgeman, and many more.

Michigan-Indiana preview: Keys, opportunities and predictions for the Wolverines in Bloomington Oct 06, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's road trip to Indiana, looking at some of the keys for the Wolverines on both sides of the ball, as well as some predictions for the game.

They begin by looking at Michigan's offense, and how it can make the most of Indiana's struggling defense. They discuss the Wolverines' chance to open up the deep-ball passing game, get some receivers who have been quiet lately more involved and a chance to diversify their run game and give Blake Corum a break.

In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, and how it can end Saturday feeling even better about its chances against Penn State. They discuss Indiana's tempo offense and pass-first approach, the Wolverines' growing pass-rush, linebackers in coverage and more. They close with their final score predictions for the game.

Behind Enemy Lines - Michigan at. Indiana Oct 05, 2022

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The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football vs. Indiana with Matt Weaver of 247Sports. The two discuss the revamped Hoosiers offense, which boasts a new quarterback and several explosive skill-position players acquired through the transfer portal. Then they turn their attention to the struggling Indiana defense and why J.J. McCarthy might be in line for a big performance on Saturday. Finally, Weaver explains why he thinks the Wolverines will win big at Memorial Stadium this weekend.

Defense has improved, but still has work to do - Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 5) Oct 05, 2022

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down the Wolverines' defensive performance in their 37-14 victory over Iowa. Bedford highlights the strong showing by the run defense, lingering questions about the pass rush, and adjustments moving forward.

"Michigan just pushed around country's no. 1 defense" - Michigan offensive breakdown with Al Borges Oct 05, 2022

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The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and former Michigan Football Offensive Coordinator Al Borges break down the Wolverines' offensive performance in their 27-14 victory over Iowa. Coach Borges details another step in quarterback J.J. McCarthy's progression, highlights the dominant performance by the offensive line. shares his positional grades, and more.

Michigan-Iowa recap: Wolverines flex physicality, see budding stars emerge in win over Hawkeyes Oct 02, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down Michigan's 27-14 win over Iowa. They look at the ups and downs on both sides of the ball, and what it means moving forward.

The first half of the episode is spent looking at the offense. They look at the Wolverines' dominance up front, Blake Corum's persistence, Donovan Edwards' return to action and other promising signs. They also look at if Michigan's passing game needs to show more deep-ball proficiency before it finds itself in a shootout later on this season.

The second half of the episode, the two look at Michigan's defense. They discuss the Wolverines' coverage slippage, particularly over the middle of the field, as well as a pass-rush that didn't arrive until the second half. They also look at Michigan's dominant run defense, beating Iowa in the trenches, and other topics.

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