The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast

In a week of dramatic highs and strange, unfortunate lows- the boys are back to talk through the beatdown that occurred in East Lansing last week and how JJ McCarthy has taken poll position for the Heisman and as the greatest quarterback in Michigan history. In the back half, the boys give their thoughts on the allegations of sign stealing leveled by an openly weeping Ryan Day after 2 straight losses to Michigan. They also look around the Big Ten and at the national college football landscape.

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In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell navigate the emotional highs and lows that Michigan fans experienced this week. The tumultuous week began with news of an NCAA investigation into alleged sign-stealing infractions by the Michigan football team. However, the mood quickly shifted as the Wolverines delivered a crushing 49-0 defeat over arch-rivals, Michigan State, in East Lansing. The overwhelming victory saw all 74 players take to the field and a stellar performance from quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw four touchdown passes before retiring to the bench by mid-third quarter. Following this dominant display, Michigan is now the top contender for the National Championship, with McCarthy leading the charge for the Heisman Trophy. The podcast episode isn't just about celebrating the win; the duo also delves into the controversial NCAA investigation. They critique what they perceive as a biased mainstream media portrayal of the situation, emphasizing the scant evidence presented against Michigan. The episode wraps up with a segment where Matt and Mike pose five pressing questions to each other, reflecting on Michigan's 8-0 record as they approach the bye week.

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There was a lot of outside noise surrounding the Michigan program heading into their road game against rival Michigan State. Michigan passed this test with flying colors and embarrassed the Spartans. We evaluate how this was a statement win for Michigan.

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How can Michigan avoid a Sparty upset? Will Mark Dantonio have an impact on the game? Will recent history in the rivalry be extra motivation for Michigan? We answer these questions and more in the Michigan-MSU preview.

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The game of the week in college football in Week 8 is undoubtedly No. 7 Penn State traveling to Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State. This game has major implications in the Big Ten East and will begin to create some separation in the division. The Nittany Lions come into the game as 4.5-point underdogs, so will they pull off the upset this weekend?

Von, Luke and Dan pick against the spread from that game and more in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Below are all eight games picked, and their respective spreads.

No. 8 Texas (-23.5) @ Houston

Clemson (-3) @ Miami

Washington State @ No. 9 Oregon (-20.5)

No. 17 Tennessee @ No. 11 Alabama (-9)

No. 14 Utah @ No. 18 USC (-7)

No. 16 Duke @ No. 4 Florida State (-14.5)

No. 7 Penn State @ No. 3 Ohio State (-4.5)

No. 2 Michigan (-24.5) @ MSU

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It is hate week in the state of Michigan and the boys have you covered for all your rivalry fodder. They look at the current NFL draft stock for the draft eligible Wolverines before welcoming on Michigan legend Jake Butt (15:00) to talk about the keys to the game against Michigan State, tight ends, the Penn State/Ohio State game, and more. The boys give their score predictions and players to watch and the possible upsets of week 8 in college football.

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Michigan is rolling after running over the Indiana Hoosiers last week and the Out of the Blue boys are here with the best blend of humor and insights that you will not get from any other Michigan podcast. They go in deep on every position group and finally answer the question of" if you could put 11 of one guy on the field, who would you play?". In the back half they look around the Big Ten and touch on the Mid Bowl that is every game in the Big Ten West as well as the Detroit Lions, and some of the other major happenings around the college football landscape this week.

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In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into Michigan's dominant 52-7 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, a game where the Wolverines asserted their dominance by piling up 52 consecutive points. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy shone brightly with three passing touchdowns, bolstering Michigan's reputation as one of the most formidable teams this season.

Transitioning to the much-anticipated "This Guy Right Here" segment, Michael and Matt award their Player of the Game honors. Curious about who clinched it? You'll need to tune in to find out!

The duo then revisits their preseason picks for 2023's impact players, offering mid-season updates based on the performances so far. Not surprisingly, players like J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Roman Wilson are top contenders. However, keep an ear out for mentions of Kenneth Grant, Keon Saab, Michael Barrett, and Mason Graham, whose positions in the ranking might surprise you.

Moving beyond Michigan, the hosts dissect key college football matchups from the past week, highlighting the unexpected rout of USC by Notre Dame and Colorado's startling collapse against Stanford.

Lastly, as they zero in on the Big Ten, the focus shifts to the Michigan State Spartans. With a clash against Michigan on the horizon in East Lansing, Michael and Matt provide insights and predictions. They also list their current picks for the four college football playoff teams if the season were to end today.

For all this and more, catch this week's episode of the Big House Bleachers!

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Michigan trailed by seven at the end of the first quarter, and then went on to score 52 unanswered points. We evaluate Michigan's win in this reaction podcast.

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Week 7 of the college football season has a handful of really, really good games, with none better than No. 8 Oregon heading to No. 7 Washington for a battle of the top teams in the Pac-12 this season.

The Ducks head north as three-point underdogs, which is the exact same amount of points they lost to the Huskies by a season ago. Can Oregon keep rolling and pull off the upset? Or will Michael Penix and the Huskies take firm control of the conference? Von, Luke and Dan pick that game, and the games below, in this week’s Pick’em Podcast!

Iowa @ Wisconsin (-10)

No. 18 UCLA @ No. 15 Oregon State (-3.5)

Texas A&M @ No. 19 Tennessee (-3)

Michigan State @ Rutgers (-5)

No. 25 Miami @ No. 12 UNC (-3.5)

No. 10 USC @ No. 21 Notre Dame (-2.5)

No. 8 Oregon @ No. 7 Washington (-3)

Indiana @ No. 2 Michigan (-33)

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