Michigan radio sideline reporter Doug Karsch joins the podcast, talking Michigan football on the brink of the Big Ten season. Karsch pours plenty of up-close insight about the Wolverines into this takes, and delivers his top-three biggest challenges for U-M in the Big Ten season.

Lansing media personality Tom Crawford joins the podcast, talking about Jim Harbaugh's 3-0 Wolverines. Crawford and senior editor John Borton discuss how real the early success looks, how it will translate into Big Ten play, and all of the elements lifting Harbaugh's crew so far.

Chris Balas joins Bill Simonson to talk Michigan football's big win over Northern Illinois, the upcoming Big Ten season and more ...

Ryan Van Bergen, former Michigan defensive end, joins the podcast, talking about Jim Harbaugh's 3-0 Wolverines. Van Bergen discusses what he likes about this Michigan team — and it's plenty.

Former Michigan defensive end Ryan Van Bergen joins the podcast, talking about 3-0 Michigan, the dominant win over NIU, and what he likes (and doesn't) about both sides of the ball.

Former All-Big Ten offensive lineman Doug Skene joins Chris Balas to break down Michigan's win over Northern Illinois.

TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie break down what to watch for during Michigan's game against Northern Illinois this weekend and discuss their final score predictions.

Former Michigan defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen joins the pre-game podcast, identifying what he likes about the Wolverines on both sides of the ball, and what still requires some polishing. He gives his takes on the upcoming showdown with NIU, and delivers a special announcement.

Chris Balas looks back on the win over Washington and ahead to Saturday's game with Rocky Lombardi and Northern Illinois.

Sports talk radio host Dennis Fithian stops by the podcast, offering up strong opinions on Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines. Fithian discusses Michigan's strong run game, while insisting he's looking for more out of U-M's passing attack this weekend.