The Michigan Insider

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich share the latest in the recruitments of Charlotte Providence Day stars Jadyn Davis and Chris Peal and weigh in on talk of a package deal with Channing Goodwin and Jordan Shipp. Davis' father joins the podcast for an in-depth interview, and much much more.

The Michigan Insider’s Alejandro Zúñiga previews Michigan football’s 2022 season-opener against the Colorado State Rams with Kevin Lytle of the Coloradoan. The two discuss the Rams’ wild offseason, the roster turnover and what to expect from a new-look team this weekend at the Big House.

Days away from the Michigan football team's 2022 season opener, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz get together for their annual prediction special. Over the course of the lengthy episode, the two break down the following:

-Leading passer

-Leading rusher

-Leading receiver

-Leading tackler

-Leader in PBUs+interceptions

-Leader in sacks

-Offensive and defense MVPs

-Offensive and defensive breakout surprises

-Top freshman on each side of the ball

-All-Americans candidates

-Game-by-game analysis for Michigan's four toughest games

-Biggest trap game in the other eight games

-Final 2022 record prediction and bowl projection

Our position-group preview comes to a close for 2022, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take a look at the strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's special teams room.

They begin with a look at the group's strengths, of which there are many. They look at the precision of Michigan's kicking and punting games, as well as expressed adoration for the Wolverines' capabilities in coverage. They do consider how Michigan can improve in both return units in the questions department, then close with very similar predictions for the room.

Our position preview series hits episode nine, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's defensive backs room.

The two open with a look at the versatility of the position group, with multiple players able to fulfill multiple roles in the group. They also look at the overall athleticism and depth of the group, and why that matters. Lorenz then takes a closer look on Gemon Green's pursuit of a bounce-back season, while Shaw looks at the returning safeties' struggles in coverage last season.

They close with thoughts on Will Johnson, Zeke Berry and Green.

Our seventh installment or our 2022 Michigan football positional preview series takes a look at the Wolverines' linebacker room. As usual, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at the strengths, question marks and predictions they have about the room.

The two open with a look at Michigan's promising first-string linebackers. They look at the Wolverines' tackling as well as the potential of budding star Junior Colson. The conversation then shifts to Michigan's believed lack of depth at linebacker, as well as the group's struggles in pass coverage last season overall..

They close with predictions that focus on which linebackers may step up beyond expectations this fall.

Our position preview hits episode seven, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at Michigan's EDGE position group, discussing their strengths, questions and predictions for the room.

Their conversation begins with a look at how the room stacks up following the departures of Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo. Shaw takes a look at the size and athleticism of this year's group, while Lorenz discusses the group's senior leadership. Both of them offer their thoughts on Michigan's surprise addition of Eyabi Anoma, as well as Michigan's overall search for players to step up at the EDGE position. They close with their predictions; Shaw offers one regarding Taylor Upshaw, while Lorenz looks once more at Anoma.

Our positional preview podcast series continues with our first defensive episode, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz took a look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for the Michigan football team's defensive line room.

They opened with discussions about the Wolverines' run defense, new starters and the overall talent level of Mazi Smith. They look at Michigan's younger standouts in Rayshaun Benny, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, as well as the Wolverines' search for more interior pass-rushing. They close with a deeper look into likely starter Kris Jenkins, as well as the rest of the room's increased talent level over recent seasons.

We continued our position group preview series and rounded out the offensive side of the ball, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz looked at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan’s offensive line room.

After rehashing who the expected starting five and first four linemen off the bench are, the two open with a look at Michigan’s strengths up front. Shaw takes a look at the group’s run-blocking potential, while Lorenz looks at the talented interior of the line. They then look at questions facing the position group, including pass protection and what happens to those who don’t win a starting job in a crowded room. They close the episode with some predictions, including comparisons to last season and award predictions.

Our season preview of each position group continues with Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz taking an in-depth look at Michigan's tight ends room. As usual, the two look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for the group heading into the 2022 season.

Opening with a look at the room's strengths, the two discuss the star power, depth and particularly strong run-blocking of Michigan's tight ends. They proceed to look at Erick All's ceiling, a talented group of bench players in the questions section.

Their predictions look at Michigan's NFL talent among its top centers, as well as a look at freshman Colston Loveland's potential in year one.