The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga offer their thoughts from the Michigan football team’s epic 27-20 overtime win over No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl. They discuss the magnitude of the win, break down their top MVPs, plays and surprises from the game, as well as questions Michigan must answer before next Monday’s national championship game.

They open the show by tackling the question of where Monday’s win ranks among the biggest wins in their lifetimes, and what other wins over the years would compare to it. Next, they look at their picks for offensive and defensive MVPs for the game. Both in players who led the charge, and impressed in a high-stakes game.

In the second half of the episode, they tackle some of the biggest surprises in the game (both good and bad) and what went into them. They then close with some discussions on the biggest questions Michigan must answer ahead of its national title bout against Washington.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down their biggest takeaways from a week in Los Angeles as the Wolverines prepare for the Rose Bowl against Alabama. 

They open with a discussion about Michigan’s final preparations for the CFP after talking to coaches and players from both teams. They discuss why the Wolverines are better prepared for the CFP than in years past and some of their observations from Michigan’s practices.

Conversation then turns to breaking down the Rose Bowl itself. Shaw and Zúñiga give their offensive and defensive keys to the game — including what it’ll take to stop Jalen Milroe, and what the Wolverines need to do to move the ball against an excellent Crimson Tide edge group and secondary. 

The conversation then ends with X factors, discussing some of the underrated players and keys that could be the deciding factor at the Rose Bowl. Zúñiga and Shaw then make their picks: Will Michigan be heading to Houston, or does the dream season end in Pasadena? 

Michigan football is back in the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 2006 season, and a National Championship Game appearance is on the line. On this week's episode of Behind Enemy Lines, we get a position-by-position breakdown of the Alabama Crimson Tide with Cody Goodwin, who covers the SEC powerhouse for 247Sports.

In this episode,Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's matchup against Iowa in the Big Ten championship game, offer their predictions and also look ahead to Michigan's role in the transfer portal with the portal window opening Dec. 4.

The first third of the episode is devoted to the biggest keys for Michigan’s offense against a stout, consistent Iowa defense. They look at how the Hawkeyes have been able to stifle opposing offenses all season, and use defense and special teams to win games. They also make predictions for Michigan’s run game, pass protection and tight end usage in the contest.

In the second section of the episode, they look at the keys for Michigan’s defense against the statistically worst offense in the country. They discuss why the Hawkeyes’ offense is worse than even usual, what the Wolverines may be on guard for anyways and make some over-under predictions for that matchup. They also make final score predictions for the game.

Then, in the final third of the show, they take an early peak at Michigan in the transfer portal. They look at the Wolverines’ biggest needs on both sides of the ball, discuss why Michigan could be more aggressive than usual this month and other storylines to watch.

Sam Webb and former Michigan assistant (and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator) Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 30-24 victory over Ohio State, then look ahead to the Big 10 championship versus Iowa.

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 30-24 victory over Ohio State, then look ahead to the Big 10 championship versus Iowa.

The Michigan Insider breaks down the Iowa Hawkeyes with David Eickholt from The Hawkeye Insider.

A rematch of the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game awaits, and Iowa has gotten here in remarkable fashion. Despite the 133rd-ranked total offense in college football (out of 133) and injuries to several star players, the Hawkeyes clinched the Big Ten West with a week to spare. We discuss the players and storylines to watch on Iowa as they attempt to shock the world in Indianapolis.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team’s 30-24 win over No. 2 Ohio State, the Wolverines’ third straight win in the series and a win that opens up Michigan’s title-winning possibilities.

They open by looking at what was a sound, player-led team win for the Wolverines. They discuss Michigan’s lack of mistakes, as well as grit, experience and physicality on display all game. They then pivot to look into the Wolverines’ offense, in which an experienced, talented quarterback, fearless play-calling and a gritty second half gave Michigan the edge over a stout Ohio State defense.

In the second half of the episode, they look at what Michigan’s defense did and did not do right in the game. They also look at the Wolverines’ special teams making a difference, where Ryan Day goes from here and what Michigan can aim to work on between now and the College Football Playoff.

Al Borges went back and watched the all 22 of several Ohio State games from this season. Now he's ready to scout the Buckeye offense and field questions from viewers.

Al Borges went back and watched the all 22 of several Ohio State games from this season. Now he's ready to scout the Buckeye defense and field questions from viewers.