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Column: The successful pursuit of Bryce Underwood showcases an NIL mindset shift at Michigan for the better

The successful pursuit of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood proves something that wasn’t true a few short years ago — Michigan is willing to embrace NIL, under the right circumstances. @Kellen__Voss has a column:

3 winners, 3 losers from Michigan’s huge win over Northwestern

There’s not much to complain about after Michigan decidedly took care of business. Still, here are our three winners and three losers from the win over Northwestern:

What are Michigan’s top transfer portal needs this offseason?

In the transfer portal era, rebuilding a football program is easier and quicker than ever. What positions should Michigan be looking to upgrade during the upcoming transfer portal window?

Column: Michigan’s in-state recruiting failures have led to quarterback woes and the program’s regression

The best players in Michigan go to...not Michigan? In the last few seasons, the Wolverines have missed on key in-state recruits, and it’s primarily why they have the quarterback situation they do today:

3 winners, 3 losers through 10 games of the Michigan football season

Michigan wraps up another bye week with pressure mounting to avoid a losing season. Here are our winners and losers so far as the season nears an end:

Top five games in Michigan Football history

Michigan football doesn’t play this week, so it’s the perfect time to rewatch all those old highlights from some of the greatest games in history.

Friday Discussion: How do you feel about the expanded playoff now that it’s reality?

With the first full regular season under the new 12-team CFP format nearly in the books, how do you feel the format has gone? Is it better or worse than the four-team CFP?

Betting the Big Ten: Can Ohio State cover a massive spread at Wrigley Field?

On Michigan’s second bye week, we examined the rest of the Big Ten slate to see who we like and don’t like. Despite no ranked matchups, there’s a few oddities to hit on in Week 12:

3 Winners, 3 Losers in Michigan’s loss to Indiana

The Wolverines almost played spoiler to Indiana’s magical run, now they’re heading into another bye week still looking for a sixth win and bowl eligibility. Here are our three winners and three losers after the loss to Indiana.

This 2023 Wolverine would have changed how 2024 went for Michigan Football

In a hypothetical world where you could add one Michigan player from 2023 onto this season’s squad, which player not named J.J. McCarthy would you want the most?

Out of the Blue: Recapping Michigan’s Loss to Oregon and Previewing Indiana

Out of the Blue is back to break down Michigan’s loss to Oregon, discuss where the Wolverines go from here, and preview the upstart, undefeated Indiana Hoosiers.

3 winners, 3 losers after Michigan’s loss to No. 1 Oregon

For a brief moment, it looked like Michigan could pull off a major upset over the No. 1 team in the country, but it all fell apart. Here are three winners and three losers after Michigan’s loss to Oregon:

Can Michigan play spoiler against Ohio State, Oregon, and/or Indiana?

Following a rivalry win, Michigan’s goals appear limited to making a bowl game and spoiling opponents’ seasons. Is that something the Wolverines can do while in unusual territory?

3 winners, 3 losers from Michigan’s win over Michigan State

Michigan football beat Michigan State on Saturday night, the first rivalry win of the Sherrone Moore era. Here are our winners and losers following the narrow victory:

Friday Discussion: Where will Michigan’s QB for the 2025 season come from?

With historically bad QB play this season, Michigan will likely be looking elsewhere in 2025. Where should the Wolverines turn? Is an incoming freshman the answer, or would a grad transfer be better suited? Discuss with us here:

Michigan vs Michigan State Football Rivalry Podcast Preview

Jared and Andrew are back to preview Michigan’s biggest game of the year as the Wolverines prepare to face the Spartans for the state championship!

Film Study: Michigan Football’s identity crisis, and how to fix it

Saturday’s offensive performance was embarrassing for the Wolverines and has contributed to a historically bad offensive season. If Michigan is going to right the ship to respectability, the offense must get back to running the ball:

Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 9

After eight weeks of college football, there appears to be a stark contrast between the top and bottom teams in the Big Ten. We discuss it all in this week’s Power Rankings:

Michigan quarterback Jadyn Davis should receive playing time this season

Michigan’s had three starting quarterbacks this season and they’ve all struggled. Here’s why true freshman Jadyn Davis should receive playing time.

Winners and losers in Michigan’s loss to Illinois

The Michigan Wolverines dropped another game on the road, this time to Illinois. Here are our winners and losers from yesterday’s game:

Everything Michigan Football does from here on out should be focused on 2025 and beyond

The Michigan Wolverines are out of the running for the Big Ten, out of the College Football Playoff picture, and out of options at QB. Well...they may have one more QB to try out. We explain why everything Michigan does the rest of the season should be focused on the future:

Friday Discussion: What’s the new floor and ceiling for the 2024 Michigan football team?

Following the bye week, it’s time to focus on the second half of Michigan’s season. The floor and ceiling have inevitably changed. Where would you put them now?

Michigan football winners and losers through the first six games  

The Michigan Wolverines look to improve in the back half of the season. Before we look ahead to the game against Illinois, we’re looking back on winners and losers in Michigan’s 4-2 start to the season.

What changes can Michigan football be reasonably expected to make in the second half of the season?

There’s no doubt that through six games this season, the Michigan Wolverines have been incredibly disappointing. What can fans reasonably expect to change in the second half? Come discuss with us.

Revisiting what Michigan needs to do to find success this season

The Michigan Wolverines are on their first bye week of 2024. Halfway through the season, we’re revisiting what still needs to go right for the Wolverines to find success:

Five bold predictions for the remainder of the 2024 Big Ten football season

We’re about halfway through the 2024 college football season, and we’ve got a much better idea of what each team in the Big Ten is capable of. Here’s a look at five bold predictions for the rest of the season based on what we’ve seen so far:

Michigan Football’s MVPs at the halfway point of the 2024 season

Several players have played consistently stellar through the first six games, but these are our picks for the Michigan football team’s MVP halfway through the season:

Winners and losers following Michigan’s loss at Washington

The No. 10 Michigan Wolverines fell to the Washington Huskies on the road in a rematch of the National Championship. Here are the winners and losers as Michigan heads into a much-needed bye week:

Should Michigan Football consider making another quarterback change?

With the Michigan offense still stuck in the mud, should Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines consider making yet another change at QB?

Betting the Big Ten: Week 6 features a rematch of the National Championship

In an otherwise lackluster Week 6 slate in the Big Ten, the Michigan vs. Washington rematch projects to be the closest conference game. See who we like in each Big Ten matchup here.

Winners and Losers in Michigan’s close call against Minnesota

Kalel Mullings once again showed why he is RB1, while the play calling in the second half left a lot to be desired by the coaching staff. Here are all our Winners and Losers in Michigan’s win over Minnesota:

Friday Discussion: What are Michigan’s CFP chances now?

With the regular season one third of the way done, let’s reassess Michigan’s chances of making the CFP. How much of a chance would you give them?

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