Wolverine Confidential

By MLive's Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn

Sports & Recreation College & High School

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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover the football, basketball and hockey teams as well as other sports.

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Shemy Schembechler's resign...

05.22.2023

Michigan football is in hot water again as assistant director of recruiting Shemy Schembechler resigned following public backlash over his social media account, which endorsed controversial and racially insensitive messaging. The Big Ten is ready for more November night games, ...

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05.22.2023 Shemy Schembechler's resignation, Big Ten football scheduling Michigan football is in hot water again as assistant director of recruiting Shemy Schembechler resigned following public backlash over his social media account, which endorsed controversial and racially insensitive messaging. The Big Ten is ready for more November night games, ...
05.09.2023 Michigan spring sports update: tennis teams advance, lacrosse headed to NCAAs We're talking Michigan spring sports, with softball trying to make a run in the Big Ten Tournament, the tennis teams advancing to the Sweet 16, and the men's lacrosse team headed to its first-ever NCAA Tournament. Plus, football recruiting stays ...
05.01.2023 Michigan football huge in 2023 NFL draft and currently dominating recruiting for 2024 Aaron and Ryan discuss Michigan’s nine NFL draft picks, including Mazi Smith going in the first round, Luke Schoonmaker moving up and Jake Moody cracking the top 100(!). Plus recruiting momentum continues for the football team, which can now claim ...
04.25.2023 How many Wolverines will be drafted in 2023? And a Michigan transfer portal update The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and several Wolverines are expected to hear their names called during the three-day event. The crew discusses who they think will be selected and where. Plus, three experienced football players entered the transfer portal ...
04.12.2023 Frozen Four loss the latest loss for Michigan on national stage The hockey team lost in the Frozen Four, continuing a recent trend of Michigan teams to come up just short of a national championship. We also discuss the men's basketball roster moves, a football commitment, and more. Learn more about ...
04.03.2023 What the heck is going on with Michigan basketball? And the inside scoop on spring football The football spring game was Saturday; we discuss standouts and the players who sat. Michigan also landed a 5-star QB in Jadyn Davis, the biggest pickup since J.J. McCarthy. Plus thoughts on Hunter Dickinson's pending exit, the hockey team's Frozen ...
03.28.2023 OT thriller sends Michigan back to Frozen Four Michigan hockey is back in the Frozen Four, thanks to a 2-1 overtime victory vs. Penn State in an NCAA regional final. The Wolverines dominated their tournament opener, pasting Colgate 11-1, but they trailed 1-0 against Penn State before scoring ...
03.24.2023 Can Michigan hockey make a Frozen Four run? Michigan hockey starts its NCAA Tournament on Friday night against Colgate. Do the Wolverines have what it takes to win it all? Plus, Jett Howard is one and done at Michigan, and Jim Harbaugh's staff has been busy on the ...
03.21.2023 Bonus Drop: Nick Saban swings at collectives and John Ruiz challenges the NCAA, with UCLA quarterback Chase Griffin In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren assess Nick Saban’s latest NIL comments about collectives paying players to attend their schools. The hosts then discuss whether or not LifeWallet CEO John Ruiz should be considered a “booster,” ...
03.20.2023 Michigan hockey wins Big Ten title with interim coach; basketball season wrap-up The Michigan hockey team knocked off No. 1 Minnesota for its second straight Big Ten championship, and it did so this year with an interim head coach. Is it time to give the job to Brandon Naurato, who has guided ...
03.16.2023 Michigan hoops: Men advance in NIT, women prep for NCAA, Jett Howard Lots of hoops chatter. The Michigan men beat Toledo to advance in the NIT, the women prep for UNLV in the NCAA tourney; we discuss Jett Howard's future, hockey and spring football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
03.13.2023 Michigan basketball teams learn March Madness fates The Michigan women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament. The men were relegated to the NIT. We discuss both teams' draws and preview Michigan hockey's Big Ten title game against Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
03.10.2023 Bonus Drop: NIL Now on Livvy Dunne’s controversial deal and author’s tips for how all athletes can benefit from NIL In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren preview NCAA president Charlie Baker's first 100 days in office. The hosts then react to LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne's controversial NIL deal with Caktus AI, an artificial intelligence tool that ...
03.07.2023 Pressure is on Michigan basketball after another close loss Men's basketball closed the regular season with two road games against quality opponents, but it squandered both opportunities to earn a quad 1 win. The Wolverines lost to Illinois and No. 15 Indiana in overtime and now will need at ...
02.27.2023 Michigan basketball is back on the bubble Men's basketball has won three straight games thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Hunter Dickinson, and finds itself squarely on the bubble. Hockey drops two games after regulation. Plus women's hoops and football talk, including highlights from Jim Harbaugh's media ...
02.21.2023 Michigan football begins spring practice; hoop/hockey updates The men's basketball team finished strong against MSU on Saturday, scoring the final 12 points for an 84-72 victory. Still, its NCAA Tournament chances look bleak. The women's team has dropped two straight against ranked opponents and is still without ...
02.17.2023 Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball set for rematch Previewing Saturday's Michigan-Michigan State men's basketball game in Ann Arbor. The Spartans took the first meeting; can they make it a sweep? In what will likely be a strange vibe inside Crisler Center, we discuss what to expect. Learn more ...
02.13.2023 Michigan hoops suffers another blow to NCAA tourney resume Michigan basketball went cold down the stretch against Indiana. Hockey continues its tear with two-game sweep of MSU. Plus, Chris Partridge returns ... but what's his role going to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02.06.2023 Michigan basketball and hockey entering important final month of regular season Updates on Michigan's basketball and hockey teams, all of which competed (and won) this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02.03.2023 Michigan football signing day takeaways The Wolverines finalized their 2023 recruiting class this week, adding one more prospect into the fold. However, they also missed out on their top remaining target in five-star Nyckoles Harbor. We wrap up the 2023 cycle and look ahead to ...
01.31.2023 Michigan football — signing day preview, Kirk Campbell, more National signing day is Wednesday, and Michigan remains in the mix for 5-star recruit Nyckoles Harbor. Plus more on new assistant Kirk Campbell, the tall task ahead for men's basketball and recapping an incredible weekend for the hockey team. Learn ...
01.27.2023 Michigan basketball still searching for marquee win The men's basketball team lost a close game to No. 1 Purdue on Thursday and is still searching for its first marquee win. The women's team has dropped two straight to top-10 opponents. Plus, football recruiting is heating up. Learn ...
01.24.2023 Matt Weiss firing + potential replacements for Michigan football With Matt Weiss gone, where does Jim Harbaugh look to replace him on staff? We go over a potential list of candidates. Plus, an update on the Michigan men's and women's basketball programs, hockey team and more. Learn more about ...
01.19.2023 Michigan basketball, hockey entering heart of Big Ten play The Michigan men's basketball team needs to find consistency to enter the NCAA Tournament conversation. The women are league title contenders. The Michigan hockey team has weathered a very difficult schedule, but it doesn't get any easier this weekend. Learn ...
01.18.2023 Michigan's Jim Harbaugh will be back in 2023, and so will most of his top players Harbaugh announced this week that he is staying at Michigan, so what does this mean for the Wolverines moving forward? Plus, the Wolverines receive more good news from players who were weighing their NFL options. Learn more about your ad ...
01.10.2023 What Corum's return, Harbaugh's decision mean for Michigan football in 2023 The 2022 football season is over. We discuss Georgia's demolition of TCU in the national championship (how do Michigan fans feel about that?) before quickly turning the page to next season. Blake Corum is back. What does it means for ...
01.06.2023 Michigan, Jim Harbaugh under NCAA investigation for rules violations Jim Harbaugh and his football program will soon receive a notice of allegations from the NCAA. We discuss the violations, why they matter and what it could mean for Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.05.2023 Michigan-Michigan State basketball preview In advance of the men's basketball game between Michigan and Michigan State, Andrew Kahn and Kyle Austin recap the teams' seasons so far, and discuss the key matchups for Saturday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.03.2023 Jim Harbaugh's future; how successful was Michigan's season? Michigan was 13-0 with back-to-back Big Ten titles and wins over Ohio State heading into the CFP semifinals, but its season ended with a disappointing loss to TCU. The crew discusses what went wrong against the Horned Frogs. Plus, what ...
12.31.2022 Fiesta Bowl recap: Media day recap + Michigan-TCU predictions We hit on some of the higlights from media day on Thursday, Jim Harbaugh, interesting stories and tidbits, and give our predictions for Michigan-TCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.29.2022 Mike Morris injury update, TCU offense preview from Fiesta Bowl Recapping the second full day of media activities from the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. The discussion includes Mike Morris' health status, Mazi Smith's explanation for his arrest, and a breakdown of TCU's potent offense. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
12.28.2022 Michigan-TCU Fiesta Bowl Day 1 takeaways, observations Michigan offensive coordinators and offensive players spoke to media Tuesday, along with the TCU defensive coordinator and players. Plus, we took in 15 minutes of Michigan's practice, and there were some notable nuggets, including injury updates and a position switch. ...
12.27.2022 Live from the Fiesta Bowl The guys record live from the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, where they discuss Michigan's arrival in Phoenix and set the stage for the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.23.2022 Get to know TCU football before playoff matchup with Michigan Previewing the Michigan-TCU matchup with Steven Johnson, TCU football beat writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.22.2022 Why signing day was best-case scenario for Michigan football Michigan's football team got off to a slow start on the recruiting trail in the 2023 class but finished strong. It entered national signing day Wednesday with 21 commits, and all of them signed their NLIs. The Wolverines also added ...
12.19.2022 Michigan football staying busy on recruiting trail The Wolverines continue to fill out their 2023 recruiting class ahead of national signing day on Wednesday, but several of their additions have been through the transfer portal. We discuss where Michigan's class stands and what to expect during the ...
12.16.2022 Michigan transfer portal chatter: Departures, newcomers, potential targets Michigan is busy in the transfer portal. The Wolverines have added two new players, seen five depart and offers out to several others. What's it all mean for recruiting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.14.2022 Who is Michigan football's 2022 MVP? Is Blake Corum the runaway choice for Michigan's MVP for the 2022 football season? What about J.J. McCarthy? Or someone on the defensive side of the ball? We debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.12.2022 Michigan hoops, hockey updates; football recruiting The early signing period is just over a week away, so where do the undefeated Wolverines stand with their 2023 class? The basketball picked up a much needed win to begin Big Ten play, while hockey reignited its rivalry with ...
12.06.2022 Michigan football news: Jim Harbaugh, Mazi Smith, Erick All, Blake Corum A discussion of the latest Michigan football news: Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors; Mazi Smith's legal issues; Erick All's transfer; Blake Corum's Heisman "snub" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.05.2022 Michigan football — back-to-back Big Ten champions The Wolverines won their second league title in as many seasons on Saturday, and it came in familiar fashion. We discuss the game against Purdue, the big plays and playmakers, and take a quick look at the CFP pairings. Learn ...
12.01.2022 Michigan vs. Purdue Big Ten championship preview Mike Carmin, Purdue football beat writer for the Lafayette Journal & Courier, joins the podcast to preview the Big Ten championship. He breaks down Purdue's offense and defense, and explains what the Boilermakers need to do to pull off the ...
11.30.2022 Michigan football's rollercoaster recruiting cycle continues Michigan appeared to be gaining traction on the recruiting trail after Saturday's win over Ohio State, picking up four commitments from Ohio in the past week. But it also lost one of its top 2023 commits to Miami. Plus, basketball ...
11.29.2022 Cade McNamara hits transfer portal: Reaction, legacy, Michigan QB depth chart After losing the starting job earlier in the season, Cade McNamara has elected to hit the transfer portal. We discuss the decision, his legacy and Michigan and the impact it might have on the QB depth chart. Learn more about ...
11.28.2022 How Michigan stunned Ohio State with blowout win For the second year in a row, the Michigan football team beat Ohio State in convincing fashion. How did the Wolverines do it? Plus, a quick look at the Big Ten championship vs. Purdue and potential playoff matchup. Learn more ...
11.23.2022 Michigan-Ohio State key storylines, players to watch with expert Cleveland.com Ohio State writer Nathan Baird joins the show to preview Saturday's top-five matchup in Columbus. Both teams are 11-0, but which team faces more pressure to win? Plus, injury concerns on both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
11.21.2022 Michigan sneaks past Illinois to set up epic showdown with Ohio State Michigan football beat Illinois 19-17 on a late field goal. It sets up an epic showdown with Ohio State this Saturday. Both teams are 11-0 and looking to lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff. The health of ...
11.17.2022 Week in review: Injuries, CFP ranking, defense + Illinois preview Michigan is in the driver's seat for a showdown with Ohio State. But before we get there, Illinois and its Big Ten-leading running back, Chase Brown, await. We preview the matchup, discuss the Wolverines' No. 1-ranked defense and review the ...
11.14.2022 How concerning is Michigan's passing game? The Wolverines rolled to another Big Ten victory, this time beating Nebraska 34-3. Blake Corum had another big game on the ground, but the passing game struggled once again. With Ohio State looming, how concerning is Michigan's inability to connect ...
11.10.2022 With Nebraska on deck, Michigan sets sights on playoff push Michigan is a monster favorite over Nebraska this Saturday, and for good reason. If the Wolverines take care of business these next two games, could they sustain a loss to Ohio State and still make the playoff? Plus, recaps of ...

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