Professor and The Pundit: A Michigan Football Podcast

It was ugly Saturday night in East Lansing, but the Paul Bunyan Trophy was returned to Schembechler Hall. We spend a lot of time on the game, the aftermath, the implications on both sides. We talk about the proposed 24-team playoff, a 1950s gambling scandal at Michigan that involved the FBI, and wrap with an interesting week in the B1G and the SEC. Go Blue!

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With a decisive home win over Washington, Michigan has all its goals in front heading toward The Game. Fans put away the torches and pitchforks for at least one week heading into the annual showdown against the Spartans. Meanwhile we discuss the massive private capital deal that Michigan killed, what it was, what it might be, and why 16 teams were ready to sign. After a spin around the B1G the Pundit puts the James Franklin firing in context. And wouldn't you know it? Another MAJOR coaching firing occurs as we were recording - this time Billy Napier at Florida. Go Blue!

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Whether you came for therapy or an injection of hope, Michigan fans find themselves at the brink. It's time for the midterm exams, and we're not taking a "W" -- nor is Michigan or Penn State. The Prof and Pun breakdown the disappointing roadtrip to USC, and drive through a historic weekend in the Big Ten as the Hoosiers become real, and Penn State is just reeling. As we were recording the news came down on the firing of James Franklin, and we share a few thoughts in the aftermath of another stunner for the Nittany Lions.

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Sherrone Moore takes back the reins as on Homecoming 2025, the Wolverines down Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Badgers 24-10, leaving the Prof and The Pundit with more questions than answers. The boys break down the game, as well as the wild afternoon that included the shocker as UCLA downed Big Game James Franklin and Penn State. We also preview our trip out to LA to face Southern Cal, with the Pun sharing a couple of warnings to Michigan fans! Go Blue

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A special edition of the Prof and The Pundit recorded from the hallowed ground of The Brown Jug on South University. Guests included Nico Porikos and yes, Coach Biff Poggi who was kind enough to join us on this Homecoming weekend. Go Blue!

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Biff Poggi, the most interesting man in the world, concludes his interim stint as Michigan Football's head coach with a hard-fought road win in Lincoln against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The boys break down the explosive plays and the self-inflicted wounds, and as usual, get into the key moments, the significance, and offer a few sights & sounds from Saturday on and off the field! Go Blue!

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Rolling out and running Bryce Underwood, and rolling up 63 on the chips, it's the Rx Michigan football fans wanted--and you got it, and then some. The Prof and Pun break it down for you, roll through the Big Ten and national headlines, and as usual have a little fun with Sights & Sounds from the beautiful Saturday and Michigan Stadium. Go Blue!

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In this episode of The Professor and the Pundit, the boys dissect Michigan’s disappointing loss to Oklahoma, offering props to Mateer and issues with Bryce Underwood's performance. Did this turn fans from optimistic to concerned? The Prof breaks down his premium travel trip with Sights & Sounds from Norman. We do a quick run through the Big Ten and discuss the outlook for the next 2 critical weeks! Go Blue!

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The New Mexico Lobos battled, but Bryce Underwood, Justice Haynes and the Wolverines prevailed on a perfect day for the season opener. We break down the game, run through the B1G and nation, and preview the huge game in Norman against the Oklahoma Sooners. They don't get any bigger! Go Blue.

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We lead with football, first that freshman phenom Bryce Underwood was just named the starter on Monday. We're not surprised, but break down our reasonable expectations for #19. We also hit on a few recruiting coups, share our outlook for Michigan Football Team 146, review the implications of the NCAA House Settlement, and share a few words of poetry from Fox Sports' great voice, Gus Johnson.

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