The Blue Wall with Michael Smeltzer

In this abridged special edition of The Big House Bleachers Podcast Mike and Matt soak in the glorious Michigan win over the Buckeyes this past Saturday. Michigan moves to 12-0 for the first time since they won the National Championship in 1997 and prepares to take on Purdue in the Big 10 Championship.

It was a scary moment in the second quarter when Heisman contender, Blake Corum, went down clutching his knee. He was able to walk off the field but did not return in any meaningful capacity in the second half. Matt and Mike break down some of the looming injuries for Michigan heading into the Ohio State game and discuss the impact of the Tennessee loss on the national landscape. Will Michigan's ground-and-pound attack be enough to take down the Buckeyes once again, or will they need to air it out?

The 2022 Michigan Wolverines have built an identity of strong defense and a power run game, and against Nebraska, they didn't stray too far from it. While the wins might be less exciting than some other teams, Matt and Mike will take an undefeated season however they can get it. This week on the Big House Bleachers Pod, the guys give away some game balls, talk Michigan receivers, and take a look at the start of the Michigan men's basketball season.

It took until the 3rd quarter for Michigan to catch a rhythm against Rutgers, but once they gained some momentum, they took control and never looked back. Around the nation, Clemson, Tennessee, and Bama fell, while the Buckeyes struggled in windy conditions. The guys look at the Heisman race and potential College Football Playoff spots after deep diving into Michigan's player performances.

Matt and Mike process the unprecedented tunnel incident that took place immediately after Michigan's 29-7 victory in Ann Arbor. The guys take a deep dive into player performances from the game and then discuss some of the top-tier teams' chances of making the college football playoff.

In this week's episode of The Big House Bleachers Podcast, Trevor McCue with Maize and Blue Review stops by and shares some insights into which players' stock are going up and which players' stock are going down. The guys talk about Erick All's potentially season-ending surgery and look forward to the Halloween weekend matchup with the Spartans.

Mike and Matt are in high spirits after an impressive showing by Michigan against top-10 foe, Penn St. They take a deep dive into a positional breakdown of the Michigan offense and defense while considering the implications of the big win on the national stage. Mike makes a bold statement about the Tennessee Volunteers that you won't want to miss, but Matt tells him to "pump the brakes."

Mike and Matt recap the Wolverines 31-10 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers and provide initial reactions to the on-field seizure experienced by running backs coach Mike Hart. After a thorough positional breakdown of key Michigan players, they take a look around the Big 10 and the national landscape. Episode 2 is a must-listen for any Michigan or college football fan.

Michigan stays unbeaten after going on the road and defeating the Hawkeyes. Michael and Matt break down positional performances and take a look around the conference and the national landscape.