Wolverine Confidential

By MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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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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Wolverine Confidential episodes:

04.24.2024
NFL Draft 2024: How many Michigan players will be picked?
The draft begins Thursday in Detroit, and Michigan has a chance to best Georgia's single-season record of 15 draftees. Will they do it? We discuss. Plus, plenty of talk on J.J. McCarthy, potential surprises and we recap Dusty May's flurry...
04.23.2024
Michigan spring game, QB competition, recruiting
Takeaways from Michigan's annual spring game. Breaking down the QB battle and offseason needs in the transfer portal. Plus, Michigan football snaps its recruiting drought under Sherrone Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04.15.2024
Frozen Four recap, Spring Game preview, basketball roster updates
Michigan hockey lost in the national semifinals for the third year in a row. We discuss what went wrong and what's next for the program. The football spring game is this Saturday and all eyes will be on the quarterbacks....
04.09.2024
Michigan hockey in the Frozen Four: Preview, prediction, X-factors
Michigan hockey will play in its third straight Frozen Four, beginning Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn. We preview the Wolverines' matchup with Boston College, including potential X-factors, and look ahead to the finals. Plus, some clarity begins to form...
04.02.2024
Another Michigan team reaches national semifinals
Michigan’s hockey team is heading to back to the Frozen Four after avenging four straight losses to Michigan State with a 5-2 win in a NCAA regional final. New basketball coach Dusty May has his eyes on the transfer portal,...
03.25.2024
Why Dusty May is the right hire for Michigan basketball
The Michigan men's basketball program has found its next coach: Dusty May, who spent the past six seasons at Florida Atlantic. Why is he the right fit for Michigan? The women's team lost in the first round of the NCAA...
03.18.2024
Who replaces Juwan Howard at Michigan? We have some ideas
Juwan Howard is out at Michigan. What led to his departure, and who are some potential candidates to replace him? Plus, we discuss the women's hoops team's NCAA draw, the Greg Scruggs arrest, Michigan hockey and more football. Learn more about...
03.12.2024
Michigan hockey advances, men's hoops preview, Mike Hart departs
Michigan hockey advances to Big Ten semifinal and is a near lock for the NCAA Tournament. Women's hoops appears safely in the tournament field, while the men open Big Ten Tournament play this week. Plus, Mike Hart's departure and other...
03.06.2024
It's Big Ten Tournament time for Michigan basketball, hockey
Michigan's hockey and basketball teams are gearing up for Big Ten Tournament action. With the NFL combine complete, how did the Wolverines fare? And what did the outgoing Wolverines say about next season's squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
02.28.2024
Home stretch for Michigan hoops, hockey has life + NFL combine preview
The Michigan basketball programs have only a couple of games left; we discuss where each stands as the regular season comes to a close. An update on hockey after a weekend sweep of Notre Dame. Plus, we preview the NFL...
02.20.2024
More Michigan football coaching turnover, NIL, transfer news
There's been more movement on Sherrone Moore's coaching staff. Plus, a new NIL initiative at Michigan, a notable transfer portal departure, NFL combine and Michigan-MSU hoops & hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02.13.2024
Michigan lands new defensive coordinator
Michigan football has a new defensive coordinator in Don "Wink" Martindale. Was it a good hire? We discuss that and the rest of Sherrone Moore's staff, which remains a work in progress. The conversation pivots to athletic director Warde Manuel's...
02.07.2024
Sherrone Moore works to build his Michigan staff + DC search update
New coach Sherrone Moore made several promotions, and has reportedly narrowed his search for a defensive coordinator to two external candidates. We also discuss the spiraling Michigan basketball program, plus updates on women's hoops and hockey. Learn more about your ad...
02.02.2024
Sherrone Moore and a new era for Michigan Football
The Sherrone Moore era at Michigan has officially begun, but he has several holes to fill on his staff. Jim Harbaugh is expected to take Ben Herbert, Jesse Minter and Jay Harbaugh to Los Angeles, and there could be other...
01.25.2024
What's next for Michigan football after Jim Harbaugh leaves for Chargers?
Jim Harbaugh has left Michigan for the NFL, taking the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers. We discuss whether there was anything athletic director Warde Manuel and the school could have done to keep Harbaugh, as well as...
01.23.2024
Jim Harbaugh's NFL job search
We're back to update where things stand with Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. He has second interviews scheduled with two teams this week. We also discuss the impact it's had on Michigan football and recruiting. Plus, updates on Michigan hockey...
01.16.2024
Michigan's title celebration, roster outlook after NFL decisions
Michigan's national championship celebration continued in Ann Arbor with a parade and a sold-out rally at Crisler Center. Next year's roster will look much different though as more than a dozen players have declared for the NFL, including J.J. McCarthy...
01.09.2024
Michigan football: national champions!
Michigan dominated Washington 34-13 to win the college football national championship, Michigan's first since 1997. The Wolverines did it with defense, a strong run game, and big plays on both sides of the ball. They finished the season a perfect...
01.07.2024
Michigan vs. Washington - national championship preview + predictions
This is it. Michigan will play for all the marbles Monday night in Houston. We discuss the matchup against Washington, keys to victory and offer up our predictions for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.02.2024
Rose Bowl heroics take Michigan to national championship
Michigan finally overcame its playoff hurdle by beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl in an overtime thriller. The defense shined and the offense delivered in crunch time to send Michigan to the national championship vs. Washington. Learn more about your ad...
12.31.2023
Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl predictions
Michigan and Alabama are close to kicking off a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl, and the Wolverine Confidential crew is in Southern California to discuss everything you need to know about the matchup. We start with some...
12.30.2023
Live from the Rose Bowl: Michigan joins in on iPad-gate
It's not just Alabama. Michigan has apparently stopped watching practice film on its tablets, too. We recap the latest in the great tablet mystery, plus give our takeaways from practice, the Beef Bowl and more. Learn more about your ad choices....
12.29.2023
Harbaugh-NFL rumors, Alabama taking precautions against sign stealing
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh spoke to media at Disneyland and sidestepped questions about his future, saying he had a “one-track mind” ahead of the Rose Bowl. Plus, Alabama is changing the way it watches film in light of sign-stealing allegation against Michigan. Learn...
12.22.2023
Michigan early signing period wrap up, Alabama hires George Helow
We recap Michigan's haul during the early signing period, including a breakdown of some of its top recruits. Plus Nick Saban's coup in hiring former Michigan assistant George Helow. Will it make a difference for the Rose Bowl? Learn more about...
12.18.2023
Juwan Howard's return, Michigan signing day preview
Juwan Howard resumed head coach duties for Michigan's game against Eastern Michigan, and the Wolverines rolled to an 83-66 win. Plus, signing day is Wednesday, and the crew discusses what to expect from Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
12.14.2023
Michigan-Alabama: Previewing Rose Bowl matchup with AL.com's Nick Alvarez
Still a few weeks out from the Rose Bowl, we're joined by AL.com Alabama beat writer Nick Alvarez to discuss how the Crimson Tide got here, Jalen Milroe, a loaded defense and more ahead of the Jan. 1 College Football...
12.11.2023
Who is Michigan football's 2023 MVP?
We debate Michigan's MVP for 2023: J.J. McCarthy? Blake Corum? Roman Wilson? Mike Sainristil? On a team this balanced and productive, it's not an easy call. We also talk transfer portal: Who's already left, who might leave, and how Michigan...
12.04.2023
Michigan wins another Big Ten title, reaction to Rose Bowl matchup vs. Alabama
The Wolverines are Big Ten champions for a third straight year, improving to 13-0 by smothering Iowa 26-0. They moved up to No. 1 in the playoff rankings, and their reward is facing No. 4 Alabama, which knocked off Georgia...
11.30.2023
Michigan-Iowa Big Ten title preview, CFP possibilities
Michigan enters Saturday's Big Ten championship game as a massive favorite. We discuss the matchup and how Iowa got here with one of the worst offenses in the country. Plus we dive into the rest of the College Football Playoff...
11.27.2023
Michigan makes it a three-peat over Ohio State
The Wolverines made it three-in-a-row over the Buckeyes on Saturday, scoring a pair of key turnovers and getting strong play from Blake Corum. We discuss the game, why Michigan came out victorious and look ahead to a familiar opponent, Iowa,...
11.22.2023
Have the stakes ever been higher for Michigan-Ohio State game?
Michigan and Ohio State are both undefeated heading into Saturday's top-3 showdown in Ann Arbor. Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for the Wolverines, but a trip to the Big Ten championships and a likely playoff spot are on...
11.20.2023
Michigan survives scare at Maryland, Jim Harbaugh, Chris Partridge firing
Michigan got past Maryland but it wasn't easy. Jim Harbaugh will remain sidelined against Ohio State. And Chris Partridge is the latest casualty in the ongoing sign-stealing investigation. We discuss the latest victory for the football team and look ahead...
11.16.2023
Michigan prepares for Maryland, with or without Jim Harbaugh
Michigan football is set to visit Maryland on Saturday. Will Jim Harbaugh be allowed on the sideline? A judge will decide. Harbaugh appeared to be in a great mood on Monday, delivering an entertaining press conference. What do we make...
11.13.2023
Jim Harbaugh’s suspension and Michigan’s response vs. Penn State
Michigan's football team was in the air flying to State College when it found out the Big Ten was suspending Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season. Without their head coach, the Wolverines delivered an emphatic response by...
11.09.2023
Nittany Lions beat writer Johnny McGonigal previews Michigan-Penn State
Off-the-field stuff aside, there's a big game this Saturday in the Big Ten. No. 3 Michigan plays No. 10 Penn State in State College, the toughest test to date for the Wolverines. We're joined by PennLive.com writer Johnny McGonigal to...
11.06.2023
Michigan pummels Purdue, but a few concerns on and off the field with Penn State next
Michigan crushed Purdue in a game that looked a lot like every other game Michigan has played this season. The Wolverines are 9-0, but there are a few concerns: What's with the running game? And will the Big Ten punish...
11.03.2023
The latest on Connor Stalions, Michigan's alleged sign-stealing saga
Michigan's sign-stealing scandal has taken another twist as Central Michigan is now investigating whether Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who is at the center of the NCAA's investigation into the Wolverines for allegedly stealing signs through prohibited means, was on...
10.31.2023
Michigan sign-stealing investigation: What we know and where the Wolverines go from here
After a week off for the bye, the guys are back to recap where things stand with Michigan football and the sign-stealing allegations. We bring everyone up to speed, discuss the latest and where the football program goes from here. Learn...
10.23.2023
Michigan dominates MSU, remains in spotlight for alleged sign-stealing
Michigan won at Michigan State 49-0, perhaps the Wolverines' most dominant game in a season full of them. We discuss what made this performance so good. It wasn't a perfect week for Michigan, though, because of the NCAA investigation into...
10.20.2023
Michigan under investigation again, this time for illegal sign-stealing
Another NCAA probe into the Michigan football program has been launched, this time for alleged scouting violations and illegal signal-stealing. An analyst is reportedly at the center of the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10.19.2023
Confidential Crossover: Rivalry week is here in Michigan.
Have things cooled after last year's tunnel drama? Do the Spartans stand a chance? MSU beat writer Matt Wenzel joins wolverines reporters Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke for a behind-the-scenes look at how the two teams are handling an important...
10.16.2023
Everything is clicking for Michigan football
he Wolverines hammered Indiana on Saturday, overcoming a slow start by ending the game on a 52-0 run. The team is 7-0 heading into rivalry week against Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10.12.2023
Breaking down Michigan football's 6-0 start, with lowly Indiana up next
Michigan football is undefeated at the midway point of the regular season and ranked near the top of the country in many categories. We discuss the Wolverines' impressive start and whether Indiana has any chance of slowing them down. Jim...
10.09.2023
Michigan defense tears up Minnesota for 6-0 start
The football team is now 6-0 after another lopsided win in Minneapolis. Aaron and Ryan discuss the pair of pick-6s, Mason Graham's dominant return, and J.J. McCarthy showing off his speed once again. Plus the hockey team kicks off the...
10.05.2023
Top Michigan football storylines heading into Minnesota game
The 5-0 Wolverines are on the road again this week to face 3-2 Minnesota. The crew breaks down the upcoming matchup, along with their biggest takeaways from Michigan interviews this week. Plus, could a pending new NCAA suspension rule impact...
10.02.2023
Michigan delivers complete performance, dominates Nebraska
Michigan football's first road game of the season was a smashing success. The Wolverines dominated Nebraska in all phases to improve to 5-0. How'd they do it? And when might Michigan be seriously challenged? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
09.28.2023
Change of scenery, test up front for Michigan (Nebraska preview)
The Wolverines (finally) hit the road for the first time all season this Saturday, playing at one of the Big Ten's best environments at Nebraska. We discuss the potential test up front for Michigan, and the warm and windy conditions...
09.25.2023
What we learned about Michigan vs. Rutgers
Takeaways from Michigan's 31-7 win vs. Rutgers to open Big Ten play. Plus, other notable scores from around the conference, and when the Wolverines might be tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09.21.2023
Previewing Michigan's Big Ten opener with Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca
To preview Michigan football's Big Ten opener against Rutgers, we bring in Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca of NJ.com. He talks about what has led to Rutgers' 3-0 start and whether he thinks the Scarlet Knights will challenge No. 2...
09.18.2023
Bowling Green recap: A win, J.J. McCarthy struggles, defense shines
Michigan moved to 3-0 with a win over Bowling Green on Saturday, but not without some hiccups. QB J.J. McCarthy threw three interceptions and the Wolverines struggled elsewhere, igniting some concern as nonconference play wraps up. Learn more about your ad...

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Wolverine Confidential episodes:

NFL Draft 2024: How many Michigan players will be picked?

Michigan spring game, QB competition, recruiting

Frozen Four recap, Spring Game preview, basketball roster updates

Michigan hockey in the Frozen Four: Preview, prediction, X-factors

Another Michigan team reaches national semifinals

Why Dusty May is the right hire for Michigan basketball

Who replaces Juwan Howard at Michigan? We have some ideas

Michigan hockey advances, men's hoops preview, Mike Hart departs

It's Big Ten Tournament time for Michigan basketball, hockey

Home stretch for Michigan hoops, hockey has life + NFL combine preview

More Michigan football coaching turnover, NIL, transfer news

Michigan lands new defensive coordinator

Sherrone Moore works to build his Michigan staff + DC search update

Sherrone Moore and a new era for Michigan Football

What's next for Michigan football after Jim Harbaugh leaves for Chargers?

Jim Harbaugh's NFL job search

Michigan's title celebration, roster outlook after NFL decisions

Michigan football: national champions!

Michigan vs. Washington - national championship preview + predictions

Rose Bowl heroics take Michigan to national championship

Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl predictions

Live from the Rose Bowl: Michigan joins in on iPad-gate

Harbaugh-NFL rumors, Alabama taking precautions against sign stealing

Michigan early signing period wrap up, Alabama hires George Helow

Juwan Howard's return, Michigan signing day preview

Michigan-Alabama: Previewing Rose Bowl matchup with AL.com's Nick Alvarez

Who is Michigan football's 2023 MVP?

Michigan wins another Big Ten title, reaction to Rose Bowl matchup vs. Alabama

Michigan-Iowa Big Ten title preview, CFP possibilities

Michigan makes it a three-peat over Ohio State

Have the stakes ever been higher for Michigan-Ohio State game?

Michigan survives scare at Maryland, Jim Harbaugh, Chris Partridge firing

Michigan prepares for Maryland, with or without Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh’s suspension and Michigan’s response vs. Penn State

Nittany Lions beat writer Johnny McGonigal previews Michigan-Penn State

Michigan pummels Purdue, but a few concerns on and off the field with Penn State next

The latest on Connor Stalions, Michigan's alleged sign-stealing saga

Michigan sign-stealing investigation: What we know and where the Wolverines go from here

Michigan dominates MSU, remains in spotlight for alleged sign-stealing

Michigan under investigation again, this time for illegal sign-stealing

Confidential Crossover: Rivalry week is here in Michigan.

Everything is clicking for Michigan football

Breaking down Michigan football's 6-0 start, with lowly Indiana up next

Michigan defense tears up Minnesota for 6-0 start

Top Michigan football storylines heading into Minnesota game

Michigan delivers complete performance, dominates Nebraska

Change of scenery, test up front for Michigan (Nebraska preview)

What we learned about Michigan vs. Rutgers

Previewing Michigan's Big Ten opener with Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca

Bowling Green recap: A win, J.J. McCarthy struggles, defense shines