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Wolverine Confidential
Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.
Episodes
Wolverine ConfidentialRivalry week in Michigan: Are Whittingham’s Wolverines ready?
The 2-6 Spartans are headed to the Big House this weekend to face the 5-3 Wolverines. With two first-year head coaches, has the rivalry lost some juice? We…
Wolverine ConfidentialTommy Carr leads Wolverines to victory over Rutgers
Michigan’s offense showed improvement, but it still came down to the wire as Michigan beat Rutgers in New Jersey on Saturday. We break down the game and look…
Wolverine ConfidentialTalking Michigan-Rutgers: Can the Wolverines' offense find some traction?
Michigan's offense let the defense down against Indiana, but now they've got a good chance to build confidence against a struggling Rutgers team. Will Tommy…
Wolverine ConfidentialTakeaways from Michigan’s OT loss to Indiana
It went down to the wire in Ann Arbor as Michigan fell to the defending national champs in overtime. We discuss what went right and what went wrong against the…
Wolverine ConfidentialCan Tommy Carr lead Michigan to an upset vs. defending champs?
The Indiana Hoosiers are headed to the Big House as Tommy Carr prepares for his first collegiate start. What needs to go right for Michigan to upset the…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan's beats Penn State, finds new starting QB?
The Wolverines got their first Big Ten win on Saturday, beating the Nittany Lions 21-18 at the Big House. We break down the action and discuss the halftime…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan vs. Penn State preview with with PennLive beat writer
Michigan and Penn State meet on the gridiron Saturday with both teams eyeing their first Big Ten win under new head coaches. PennLive's Jake Aferiat joins the…
Wolverine ConfidentialReacting to Kyle Whittingham on Michigan offense, QB Bryce Underwood
Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke with the media after a bye week and talked about where the Wolverines need to improve going forward. Learn…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan football has off-field drama during bye week
The Michigan team is on a bye but there has been news coming out of the program and it’s not good. We discuss the leaked group message comments from one…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan loses in Minneapolis and looks bad doing it
Coach Kyle Whittingham says all options are on the table when it comes to fixing Michigan's offense. Bryce Underwood's struggles continued as the Wolverines…
Wolverine ConfidentialPreviewing Michigan football’s first road trip of the season, plus basketball and hockey updates
Whittingham’s Wolverines are Minnesota-bound this weekend to face their second Big 10 opponent of season. In the latest Wolverine Confidential podcast, we…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan's wild and wacky loss to Iowa
It went down to the final play again at the Big House, and this time the visitors prevailed. What went wrong against the Hawkeyes, and where does Michigan go…
Wolverine ConfidentialPreviewing Michigan’s Big Ten opener vs Iowa
Michigan head into Big Ten play unbeaten. The Wolverines look solid defensively and have shown improvements on offense, but still have issues with penalties…
Wolverine ConfidentialTakeaways from Michigan's big win: Passing game improves, but ball security concerns continue
A third quarter surge saw the Wolverines top UTEP 52-17. Despite a solid performance from both lines and a great game for wide receiver Andrew Marsh, ball…
Wolverine ConfidentialNext step UTEP: Will Michigan be 3-0 entering Big Ten play?
After an unexpected win over Oklahoma last weekend, Michigan hosts underdogs UTEP at the Big House with a good chance to improve to 3-0 before Big Ten play…
Wolverine ConfidentialNew week, new Wolverines? Michigan beats Oklahoma at the Big House
Andrew, Aaron and Ryan were at the Big House as Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10, improving to 2-0 on the season. It was a much improved offensive performance…
Wolverine ConfidentialCan Michigan's Bryce Underwood bounce back vs. Oklahoma?
After a lackluster performance from Michigan's offense, the Wolverines now face a formidable Oklahoma team. Does this team have what it takes to turn things…
Wolverine ConfidentialLast-second drama! What we learned from Michigan's shocking season opener
Michigan barely escaped a monumental upset as the Western Michigan Broncos gave the wolverines a run for their money at the big house. We break down the…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan vs. Western Michigan preview with special guest
Matthew Ehler, MLive's Western Michigan expert, joins the show to preview the college football opener against Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan football 2026: Predictions for record, Bryce Underwood, more
With the season opener days away. Andrew, Ryan, and Aaron look ahead to Kyle Wittingham's first season at the helm for Michigan Football. The guys share their…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan season preview with Jake Butt
Former Michigan star tight end and current BTN analyst Jake Butt joins Andrew Kahn and Ryan Zuke to preview the upcoming Michigan Football season. Learn more…
Wolverine ConfidentialPresason AP poll, team captains, and more Michigan football news
The preseason AP poll is out, and ranks Michigan 16th in the nation. We share our thoughts on that assessment, discuss the team captains named for Michigan…
Wolverine ConfidentialKyle Whittingham's fall camp update
Andrew and Aaron discuss coach Kyle Whittingham's recent press conference ahead of his first season coaching Michigan Football. We discuss Whittingham's…
Wolverine ConfidentialBig Ten Media Days: The latest from Whittingham, Underwood
Ryan and Aaron are back from Big Ten Media Days to break down the biggest storylines from the event. They talk expectations for the season, Bryce Underwood and…
Wolverine ConfidentialMike Boynton Jr.'s first press conference: what's ahead for Michigan Basketball?
After winning a national championship in his second season, coach Dusty May left Michigan Basketball earlier than anyone expected. With Mike Boynton Jr. now at…
Wolverine ConfidentialPreseason poll, Warde Manuel's severance package and more
Andrew, Ryan and Aaron analyze the results of the Big Ten preseason poll as college football approaches. Plus, they break down Warde Manuel's generous…
Wolverine ConfidentialOur thoughts on Michigan AD Warde Manuel stepping down following investigation
Yesterday was a busy one for Michigan's Wolverine beat. We discuss the latest on Warde Manuel, who's stepping down after ten years as Michigan's athletic…
Wolverine ConfidentialWarde Manuel's future, basketball staffing update and football recruiting
Our thoughts on Warde Manuel's job security, a new staffing hire for Michigan basketball, and the latest on the football recruiting trail. Learn more about…
Wolverine ConfidentialLife after Dusty for Michigan Basketball - plus football recruiting news
Andrew Kahn and Ryan Zuke reflect on Dusty May's tenure as head coach, and ask where the Michigan Men's Basketball program goes from here. Plus, the latest…
Wolverine ConfidentialDusty to Dallas: Why so soon?
We all suspected Dusty May would try his hand at NBA coaching someday, but nobody saw it coming this soon. What drove Dusty out of the college game, and what…
Wolverine ConfidentialBryce Underwood criticism, another new commit, and NBA draft prospects
Recent statements from Eric Weddle about Michgian QB Bryce Underwood have caused a stir. We discuss, along with another new football commit and our thoughts on…
Wolverine ConfidentialShould the UM-OSU game be moved if CFP expands?
With ongoing discussions of potentially expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 or 24 teams, how would that affect the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry? We…
Wolverine ConfidentialMore football commits, no postseason for Michigan baseball
Michigan football added three more commits to its 2027 recruiting class, including two four-star prospects. Baseball barely missed the cut for the NCAA…
Wolverine ConfidentialTalking Wolverines recruiting with Brice Marich of the Michigan Insider
Michigan Football is on a recruiting surge with seven new commitments in May. We discuss with special guest Brice Marich of the Michigan Insider! Learn more…
Wolverine ConfidentialWill Michigan Football be better in 2026?
We look ahead to Kyle Whittingham's first season at the helm for Michigan football. But first, we discuss the softball team's NCAA tournament draw, the women's…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan Football: Update from the recruiting trail
Michigan football added a key in-state commit to its 2027 recruiting class. We look at where things stand for the Wolverines on the recruiting trail. Plus…
Wolverine ConfidentialWolverines make NBA draft decisions; NFL draft recap
Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. make their NBA decisions as the Wolverines add Moustapha Thiam to the roster. Plus, we discuss the Wolverines whose names were…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan Football spring game: our takeaways
The Michigan football team played its spring game this past weekend, giving fans and media their first look at the 2026 Wolverines. How did Bryce Underwood…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan basketball celebrations, hockey heartbreak
The Wolverines fell to Denver in the Frozen Four last weekend, extending their championship drought to 28 years. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team put a bow…
Wolverine ConfidentialWolverines win it all!
Michigan cut down the nets in Indianapolis Monday night after beating UConn 69-63 in the national championship. We recap the action from Lucas Oil Stadium and…
Wolverine ConfidentialLive from Indy: Michigan vs. UConn national championship preview
Michigan's tournament dominance continued against Arizona last night. With UConn up next, what can Michigan do to win its second national title? We discuss in…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan-Arizona matchup, Wolverines’ title chances, more
The Michigan men’s basketball team is heading to Indianapolis. We recap the Elite Eight/Sweet 16 wins over Alabama and Tennessee, look ahead to the semifinal…
Wolverine ConfidentialHow deep will Michigan basketball, hockey go in NCAA Tournament?
The Wolverines' men's and women's basketball teams cruised in their first two NCAA Tournament games to reach the Sweet 16. We look ahead to their upcoming…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan's draws in the NCAA Tournament basketball brackets
We discuss the NCAA Tournament brackets for both the men's and women's basketball teams. The men earned a 1 seed. We talk about why they have the goods to…
Wolverine ConfidentialWill Michigan basketball's Big Ten dominance continue into postseason?
Michigan men's basketball put a bow on its historic regular season with a 10-point win over Michigan State. The crew examines the Wolverines' path in the Big…
Wolverine ConfidentialMarch Madness begins for Michigan basketball
Tournament time is almost here, and the Michigan basketball programs are in strong positions for both. We recap the men’s team’s big win over Illinois and look…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan basketball makes Big Ten title push
We discuss some recent updates to the pod, the Michigan men's and women's basketball teams as they near the end of the Big Ten season, the changes with…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan basketball has its mojo back
Michigan’s men’s basketball team continues to pile up the wins, while the women faced another top-5 test on Sunday. Hockey’s first No. 1 versus No. 2 matchups…
Wolverine ConfidentialBanner weekend for Michigan basketball in East Lansing
Two games, two victories for Michigan basketball at the Breslin Center over the weekend. The men got it started with a riveting victory Friday night, then the…
Wolverine ConfidentialPivotal week on deck for Michigan basketball
Michigan’s basketball programs both picked up a pair of recent victories and have pivotal matchups upcoming this week. The contract details for Kyle…
Wolverine ConfidentialTransfer portal recap: Biggest adds, losses for Michigan football
The transfer portal is closed, bringing the departures for Michigan football to a halt. While more additions could come, we discuss the biggest additions…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan basketball suffers first loss. Is it just a blip?
Michigan men's basketball is undefeated no more, falling 91-88 at home to Wisconsin while allowing 15 triples. The women's team recorded two blowout victories…
Wolverine ConfidentialThe first real scare for Michigan basketball
The men’s basketball team improved to 14-0 on Tuesday, but not without having to stave off Penn State. We discuss the result, what can be taken from it, and…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan loses Citrus Bowl and transfer portal opens
We recap Michigan's loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl before discussing off-field news: Kyle Whittingham's new coaching staff, the transfer portal opening, and…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan’s football coaching search continues
Three top candidates appear to be off the board for Michigan, as it nears Week 2 of looking for a new football coach. Where things stand with Kalen DeBoer…
Wolverine ConfidentialJake Butt discusses Michigan's coaching search, CFP
Former Michigan TE and current BTN color analyst Jake Butt joins the show to discuss the Wolverines’ coaching search, potential candidates and the College…
Wolverine ConfidentialSherrone Moore's surreal 72 hours and Michigan's coaching search
We bring you the latest on Sherrone Moore's legal situation after he was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Then we turn the page to…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan fires Sherrone Moore: What happened and what's next?
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday for violating university policy by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member…
Wolverine ConfidentialMichigan football in 2025: Success or failure?
The Wolverines debuted a brand new freshman QB in Bryce Underwood, saw some new faces debut, went 9-3 but lost some of their biggest games of the season in…
Wolverine ConfidentialBreaking down Michigan football's 2026 recruiting class
Michigan signed 27 players to its 2026 recruiting class during the early signing period this week. From flips to five-stars, we break down the class. Plus…