The Michigan Insider

Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series, looking at the strengths, question marks, position battles, stats, players and bold predictions for the running back room this season.

They open looking at the room's strengths, including what Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards do well as a tandem together. They then turn their attention to the top candidates to be Michigan's No. 3 running back this fall, and why the room has more depth overall than last season.

In the second half of the episode, Shaw discusses a stat he's watching closely, Lorenz discusses the two's X-factor player and both make bold predictions for the room.

ICYMI: Check out our written preview of the running back room here.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview Michigan’s quarterback room ahead of the 2023 season, looking at the room’s biggest strengths, questions, storylines, predictions and more.

They begin by looking at the room’s biggest strength, including JJ McCarthy’s talent as well as the room’s overall leadership and maturity. They look at why this year could be a big year for the room, but also take a look at the biggest question marks surrounding the room, including depth and the room’s ability to carry the offense if needed.

They continue with a discussion of the top candidates for Michigan’s No. 2 quarterback job, pick out a player and stat they are watching from the room this season, and make their bold predictions for the room in 2023.

ICYMI: Our in-depth written preview of the quarterback room can be found here.

Nappanee (Ind.) Northwood cornerback Jo'Ziah Edmond wasted no time committing to Michigan yesterday shortly after picking up an offer. The former Purdue commit had turned heads all summer with his blend of length and athleticism, enroute to earning a 2024 All-American game invite.

The talented youngster and his mother joined The Michigan Insider for an interview on the heels of his announcement to reflect upon his journey to becoming a Wolverine, his connection with Steve Clinkscale, his game, and much much more

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview Michigan as the Wolverines begin fall camp, looking at the team's most important newcomers, biggest fall camp storylines and X-factor players.

They begin with a discussion of the most important transfer portal additions — out of eight competing for a starting job — on the team. They then turn their attention to the freshman class, and discuss which players could make an impression in fall camp.

In the second half, they look at the biggest team-wide storylines facing Michigan in fall camp, then close by discussing the players with uncertain roles who could play a big X-factor this fall.

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share the Michigan recruiting outlook after the losses of Aaron Scott to Ohio State and Bennett Warren to Tennessee, and visits by major targets to the annual Barbecue at the Big House. The crew shared the latest on 2025 five-stars David Sanders and Bryce Underwood after there visits. They also share the latest rumblings on Gatlin Bair with his decision fast approaching. The podcast concludes with an interview with new Michigan commit Bobby Kanka, who stopped by the TMI studio to reflect upon his decision.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down their biggest takeaways from their time covering Michigan at the 2023 Big Ten Media Days.

They begin with a look at the potential suspension that Jim Harbaugh could be facing pending an NCAA investigation. Though Harbaugh was unsurprisingly tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation, they look at what Blake Corum, Mike Sainristil and Kris Jenkins had to say about a potential suspension, and the impact it would have on the team. They also address why Michigan's mentality also helps them be unfazed by being preseason Big Ten favorites and other potential distractions.

The two then turn the attention to other topics from media days. Included is an early look at Michigan's competitive position battles, Jim Harbaugh's adoration for JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum's confident return and Harbaugh's remarks about the transfer portal and Cade McNamara.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz veer away from the Michigan football team's household names, and break down their picks for the Wolverines' breakout players and underrated contributors for the 2023 season.

They begin by looking at the offense, and discuss why Michigan has room for breakout players at both tight end and wide receiver. They take a peek at who could be "next" at both positions, and what they like about the rising talent in Ann Arbor.

Next, they flip over to the defensive side of the ball, and peer at some players who aren't projected to start for the Wolverines, but could player a larger role than is being discussed right now.

Finally, they look at players who could change the narratives of their career with a strong summer cycle, and close by picking the most underrated players on offense and defense for the Wolverines.

In this episode, we break down the most important players for the Michigan football team ahead of the 2023 season, as counted down by Zach Shaw here.

While we don't go over every player, Shaw and Steve Lorenz do discuss the following topics, among others:

Andrew and Cooper discuss the many commitments over July 4th including Justin Scott to Ohio State, Cameron Coleman to Texas A&M, and many more!

5-Star Justin Scott Picks Ohio State - 2:00

4-Star Marquise Lightfoot to Miami - 8:08

4-Star Elias Rudolph to Michigan - 12:30

5-Star Cam Coleman to Texas A&M - 15:15

Florida State Lands Multiple Commits - 21:15

4-star Ashton Bethel-Roman to Arkansas - 24:21

4-Star Kylan Fox to UCF - 29:00

Missouri Lands Multiple Commits - 31:15

Host: Andrew Ivins & Cooper Petagna

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down the commitment of Brandywine (Md.) Gwynn Park edge Devon Baxter. The crew then rests the edge and linebacker recruiting boards after the losses of top targets Darien Mayo and Aaron Chiles. Sam interviews West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner about what his star pupil Jaden Smith will bring to Michigan. The podcast concludes will an update on all the visitors that made it to Ann Arbor for visits this week.