The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast

Tune into this special NFL draft edition of the Big House Bleachers Podcast with your hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell. In this episode, they dive into the 2024 NFL Draft, which made waves in Detroit as it saw an impressive 13 players from Michigan get drafted. While not breaking the all-time record, Michigan's performance was stellar, with stars like J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Mike Sainristil making the leap to the pros. Beyond the draft, Michael and Matt also explore the latest transfer portal updates and the fate of undrafted free agents who signed with NFL teams. Whether you're a Michigan fan or just love football, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Links: Follow Wolverine Chronicle on all social media platforms! Shop the SMASH Collection! Get 20% off with code “BHB20” Download Tom Brady’s Autograph app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Out of the Blue boys are here to tell you what was real and what was fake from the 2024 Spring Game and who you should be putting your faith in at this point. They also look at the all new Michigan basketball team and the additions Dusty May has made through the transfer portal and recruiting so far. In the back half, they get you in the know on everything related to Michigan Wolverines who could be drafted and pick the players they are most confident in succeeding next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, presented by the Block M Podcast Network, hosts Michael Smelter and Matt Hartwell provide an in-depth analysis of Michigan's 2024 Spring Football Game. They meticulously evaluate each position group, focusing on the intense quarterback competition and the performances of both starters and secondary players. The episode also shifts to basketball, where they discuss the impressive early successes of new coach Dusty May. They highlight his achievements in securing high-profile transfer recruits and a significant commitment from the son of an NBA legend, signaling a promising start to his tenure. Links: Follow Wolverine Chronicle on all social media platforms! Shop the SMASH Collection! Get 20% off with code “BHB20” Download Tom Brady’s Autograph app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what is often celebrated as a National holiday, Andy and Jared are back for their 7th annual Spring Game Draft. They draft up their respective squads schoolyard style and discuss some of the big battles, biggest gaps on the roster, and where the strengths and weaknesses lie. Make sure to vote on who you think won the draft, like, share and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Out of the Blue boys are back after a week off to catch you up on everything you need to know in the world of Michigan sports. They touch on the start of the Dusty May era at Michigan and the numerous players in the mix as transfer options before touching on some spring camp rumblings and news. The Frozen Four is going down this weekend and Michigan is matched up against juggernaut Boston College on Thursday. In the back half they plant their flag on some non-starters from 2023 football that are poised to break out in 2024 and look at some of their favorite non-Michigan players for 2024. Finally they spotlight incoming stud running back Jordan Marshall and what to expect when he gets to campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast on the Block M podcast network, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell make a triumphant return after a two-week hiatus, full of energy and insights. The episode kicks off with the duo's enthusiastic discussion on the major announcement of Dusty May taking the helm as the new Michigan basketball head coach. They delve into the implications of this hire, speculating on potential player transfers and forecasting the team's composition for the upcoming season. Transitioning from the hardwood to the gridiron, Matt Hartwell introduces five compelling stories from Michigan football's spring practice, sparking a lively exchange with Michael Smeltzer, who offers his candid reactions to each story. The chemistry between the hosts is palpable, making for an engaging and informative listen. As the episode wraps up, the pair teases their eagerly anticipated annual spring football draft episode, set to air next week, reminding listeners that the Big House Bleachers podcast is an essential part of surviving the offseason. The episode is a must-listen for fans eager to stay connected with Michigan sports during the break. Links: Follow Wolverine Chronicle on all social media platforms! Shop the SMASH Collection and more! Get 20% off with code “BHB20” Download Tom Brady’s Autograph app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared get you caught up on all the latest Michigan football and hockey news in their typical whimsical fashion. In the back half, they look at the hiring of Dusty May at Michigan and how this might reset the culture for men's basketball. Stay tuned for the first of a new segment breaking down the incoming freshman class where they look at incoming quarterback Jadyn Davis and what to expect in year one at Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juwan Howard is out as head coach following an internal probe at the University of Michigan. Howard leaves after the worst season in Michigan history but undoubtedly leaves a more complicated legacy.  After a week of upheaval and the dismissal of Juwan Howard, Kellen Voss and Jared Stormer dissect what led up to the firing of Juwan Howard, the fallout, and who might be available as replacements following the conclusion of the NCAA tournament.  Make sure to subscribe if you haven’t already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell cover a range of significant events in Michigan football and basketball. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Sherrone Moore's bold move of hiring Tony Alford from Columbus to Ann Arbor as the new Michigan running back coach, highlighting the strategic significance of this acquisition. The conversation takes a serious turn as they address the unfortunate incident involving Greg Scruggs, the newly appointed defensive line coach, who was suspended indefinitely after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The co-hosts express their concerns and hopes for resolution regarding this matter. The episode also touches on the departure of Jon Sanderson to Illinois basketball, marking a significant shift within the Big Ten basketball landscape. The bulk of the episode, however, is dedicated to the firing of Michigan's head basketball coach, Juwan Howard. Smeltzer and Hartwell each present five candidates they believe could potentially fill the void as Michigan's next head basketball coach, offering insights into each candidate's coaching style, previous achievements, and how they could fit into the Michigan basketball program. Links: Follow Wolverine Chronicle on all social media platforms! Shop the SMASH Collection! Get 20% off with code “BHB20” Download Tom Brady’s Autograph app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue are back and catch you up on all of the Michigan sports news of the week including the historically bad Michigan basketball season, the hockey teams sweep of Notre Dame, and some Wolverines in the NFL who just got paid. In the back half, they hold their first ever players auction as a way to pick some of the Freshman and Sophomore football class that they are highest on moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back after a short break and are hear to catch you up on everything in the world of Michigan sports. They start with the official hirings of Scruggs and Martindale to the football team and which hires they are most excited about before losign all of that enthusiasm when talking about the state of Michigan basketball. Andy catches you up on Michigan hockey on the verge of the Big Ten tournament and their prospects for a successful postseason run. In the back half (28:10) they dive into the combine results and talk about who is rising, who might have falling a little bit, and some of the fits we are hearing about in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive deep into the NFL Draft Combine, specifically spotlighting the unprecedented participation of 18 players from Michigan football. This year, the spotlight is on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, defensive back Mike Sainristil, and running back Blake Corum. Mike and Matt meticulously dissect the performances of these key figures, discussing their potential fits within the NFL, reflecting on their collegiate achievements, and speculating on their professional futures. Additionally, the episode covers recent news in college football, including discussions about the potential adoption of helmet communication and sideline tablets, as well as the introduction of a two-minute warning into the rulebook. These innovations could significantly impact game strategy and player communication, and the co-hosts share their insights on how these changes might unfold. The conversation also touches on the controversy surrounding Michigan basketball, providing listeners with a nuanced perspective on the issues at hand. Moreover, the episode celebrates the new contract for Ron Bellamy, the passing game coordinator for Michigan football, highlighting his contributions to the team and what this means for the program's future. Throughout the episode, Mike and Matt blend expert analysis with passionate fandom, offering a comprehensive look at the latest in Michigan sports. Their discussion on the NFL Draft Combine, in particular, provides valuable insights for fans looking to understand how Michigan's record participation might translate into NFL success. Links: Follow Wolverine Chronicle on all social media platforms! Shop the SMASH Collection! Get 20% off with code “BHB20” Download Tom Brady’s Autograph app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Big House Bleachers Podcast, Matt and Mike discuss the end-times of Michigan’s coaching-change transfer portal window. RIP to the days of Keon Sabb in a Wolverines’ uni, but rejoice that Sherrone Moore was able to navigate a near-30 day open transfer portal period with only one key departure to his roster. The boys also discuss the reports of CFP’s plans to consider moving to 14 teams in 2026 and also spend some time talking about the opt-in drama from the much-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 game. Closing things up, Matt and Mike go back and forth in a segment where they hypothetically rate some of Michigan football’s most notable 2024 standouts per EA Sports player rating system. Links Download the Tom Brady/Michigan app: Autograph The SMASH Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary In this episode, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss various topics related to Michigan football, including JJ McCarthy's NFL draft projection, Michigan's record-breaking NFL combine invites, player transfers, coaching staff changes, and NIL initiatives. They also present their postseason superlative awards, including the Hassan Haskins Workhorse Award, Desmond Howard Catch of the Year, Bench Mason Award, Jabrill Peppers Swiss Army Knife Award, Freshman Freak Award, Sophomore Standout Award, and O-Ja-Bo Award for Biggest Surprise. Takeaways Quinton Johnson was a reliable player for Michigan football, always making good plays. The Zak Zinter Award is given to the best offensive lineman, and it is renamed in honor of Zak Zinter. Mike Staintristil is recognized as the best defensive back of the year. Mason Graham is chosen as the best defensive lineman. Blake Corum is named the Braylon Edwards Offensive MVP. Trevor Keegan is recognized as Mr. Reliable. JJ McCarthy is awarded the Most Valuable Michigan Man. Links Download the Tom Brady/Michigan app: Autograph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the annual Out of the Blue season awards, where the boys look back on the year that was on the football field and in movie theatres. This years categories are: 9:15 Special Teams Play of the Season, Special Teams Player, Best Cinematography, Best Football Environment of the Year, Best Offensive Coordinator Performance 29:26 Defensive Coordinator Performances, Soundbite of the Year, Best Director, Toughest Player on the Team, Hardest Hitter on the Team, Offensive Lineman of the Year, Best Supporting Actress. 56:21 Defensive Lineman of the Year, Best Supporting Actor, Newcomer of the Year, Best Actress, Defensive MVP, Offensive MVP, Forgotten Moment of the Season 1:31:08 Underlooked Films of the Year, Secondary Player of the Year, Best Defensive Play of the Season, Best Offensive Play of the Season, Best Movie of the Year, Best Moment of the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell covers various topics including Michigan coaching staff changes, the hiring of Don "Wink" Martindale as defensive coordinator, the hiring of Sean Magee as general manager, the performance and coaching issues of Michigan basketball, and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Predictions 01:14 Discussion on Coaching Staff Changes 04:15 Analysis of Don Wink Martindale as Defensive Coordinator 05:11 Excitement about Wink Martindale's Hiring 10:11 Discussion on Sean MaGee's Hiring as General Manager 15:32 Speculation on Potential Coaching Candidates 21:17 Michigan Basketball Performance and Coaching Issues 35:32 Preview of Super Bowl and Predictions 45:17 Closing Remarks Links Download the Tom Brady/Michigan app: Autograph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Elston has joined Jim Harbaugh with the LA Chargers and the Wolverines are in search of a defensive staff. Andy and Jared throw out some ideas on how to fill the gaps as well as covering Michigan basketball and hockey, Roman Wilson in the Senior Bowl, and the majesty of Carl Weathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Big House Bleachers, Matt and Mike discuss the sad trajectory of Michigan basketball and where things stand with Juwan Howard after another rough loss over the weekend. Bringing things swiftly back to football, the guys also dive into some of Sherrone Moore’s coaching hires front the past week and grade each one accordingly. They also take some time to discuss Jim Harbaugh’s comments regarding J.J. McCarthy’s draft stock and what realistic expectations could look like. Lastly, the boys take their first way-too-early look at the Wolverines’ 2024 season and what a realistic floor and ceiling could be for Team 145. Download the Tom Brady/Michigan app: Autograph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared react to the official hiring of Sherrone Moore as the new head coach of Michigan and discuss the rest of the staff moves and potential moves. They offer up some early thoughts on team 145, Senior Bowl results, Michigan basketball and hockey, and the Detroit Lions. In the back half they revisit some old potential nicknames and work through some new ones for 2023 players and the upcoming team before ranking the top quarterback performances from 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell unpack a whirlwind week for Michigan football. The episode kicks off with the major headline of Jim Harbaugh leaving his post as Michigan's head coach to join the NFL's LA Chargers, a move that has sent ripples through the college football world. Adding to the drama, Harbaugh's departure is followed by his decision to bring along Jesse Minter, the Wolverines' defensive coordinator, to the Chargers. In what the hosts describe as a bittersweet transition, Sherrone Moore, the team's current offensive coordinator, steps into the spotlight as Michigan's new head coach. This appointment marks a historic moment, as Moore becomes the first black head coach in the program's history, a move that has garnered widespread support from the Michigan fan base. The conversation then shifts to speculation and preferences for who might fill the now-vacant offensive coordinator role. Smeltzer and Hartwell discuss potential candidates, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who can maintain the team's offensive momentum. The defensive coordinator position is another focal point, with the co-hosts weighing in on who might be a good fit for the role, considering the team's needs and the direction Moore might want to take the program. Highlighting the emotional impact of Harbaugh's departure, Smeltzer and Hartwell share their top 10 favorite moments from Harbaugh's tenure with Michigan, reminiscing about his impact on and off the field. They follow this with a discussion of the top 10 games of Harbaugh's career, showcasing the highs and lows of his time with the Wolverines. The episode concludes with predictions for the 2024 Michigan Wolverine football team's defensive depth chart, as the hosts speculate on how the team will adapt and evolve under its new leadership. Throughout the episode, Smeltzer and Hartwell engage in thoughtful analysis, peppered with personal anecdotes and a deep understanding of Michigan football's culture and community. Their discussion reflects the mixed emotions of the fan base—nostalgia for Harbaugh's era, excitement for Moore's historic appointment, and curiosity about the future of Michigan football. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited decision has finally come down and Jim Harbaugh is indeed moving on to the NFL after accepting the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers. Andy and Jared react to the news, reflect on the Harbaugh era, discuss candidates for potential openings on the staff including Sherrone Moores presumed promotion to head coach, as well as every other angle to this move you could think of. They also touch on the red hot Detroit Lions and the greatest year in football history. Godspeed Coach Harbaugh, thanks for the memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell kick off the episode by updating their Michigan Mount Rushmores, considering if any players from the 2023 National Championship team have risen to that elite status. The conversation then shifts to head coach Jim Harbaugh, with the co-hosts speculating on his future. They debate whether Harbaugh might leave for an NFL position, such as with the Atlanta Falcons or the LA Chargers, or continue his tenure at Michigan. Further, the podcast delves into a tongue-in-cheek analysis of Ohio State's recruiting efforts. Despite acknowledging Ohio State's impressive roster, Mike and Matt question whether the team can match up against physically dominant teams like Michigan. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the transfer portal's impact on college football, particularly focusing on Michigan's strategy. Finally, the episode concludes with the hosts predicting Michigan's offensive depth chart for the upcoming season, offering insights into potential starters and key players to watch. Fanatics Autopgraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared catch you up on all of the roster moves of the last week as well as the rest of the news in a busy Michigan sports week. They talk about the NFL playoffs, Wolverines in the NFL, and their predictions on where Jim Harbaugh is coaching next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell recap Michigan's triumphant 2023 National Championship victory, their first in 26 years. Recorded after witnessing the historic win at NRG Stadium in Houston, they delve into the performance of key Wolverines. The duo discusses the players who declared for the draft, notably J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum, while highlighting returning talents like running back Donovan Edwards. The conversation shifts to Wolverines entering the transfer portal and concludes with the co-hosts ranking their confidence levels, on a scale of 1-10, in each position group for the 2024 Michigan team. Additionally, they briefly touch upon Jim Harbaugh's upcoming interview with the L.A. Chargers and speculate on the implications for Michigan's next season. Links: Fanatics Autopgraph Nikco Sports National Championship Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is real life and the Michigan Wolverines just went undefeated to bring home the first National Championship since 1997 and first outright since 1948. Andy and Jared talk through the game itself as well as some of the historical significance of the win and where these players rank among legends. They go position group by position group and talk about their game against Washington, and the future at each position. Finally in the back half they play a game of who should stay and who should go for some of the draft and transfer eligible players on the team. Wolverines are National Champs, Go Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, offers an in-depth analysis of the University of Michigan's thrilling Rose Bowl victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The episode kicks off with a review of Michigan's overtime win, which ended with a score of 27-20. Key highlights include the hosts discussing the impressive performance of Michigan's defense, which limited Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe to just 116 passing yards and no touchdowns, and notched six sacks. Matt and Mike delve into the historical significance of this win, debating its place among Michigan's greatest victories. They also distribute Player of the Game awards and recall specific plays that left them exclaiming, "Sheesh!" The discussion also touches on certain aspects of Michigan's play-calling and player rotation, analyzing the strategies and decisions made during the game. The episode then shifts to the main topic: the National Championship game where Michigan will face the Washington Huskies in Houston. Here, Matt and Mike focus on the positional matchups and highlight three key Washington players to watch in the upcoming game. They provide their insights and predictions, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting championship showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is really happening and the Michigan Wolverines are in the National Championship game against Washington on Monday night! The Out of the Blue boys have been here with you every football game since 2017 and are here for this one now breaking down every angle of this game and talking about why they feel uncomfortably comfortable with this matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared are here to break down one of the most iconic and classic games of all-time by giving you a podcast worthy of history books itself. They talk through the heroes of the game, the swinging doors moments, every position group, and how the game was won. Please like, share, and subscribe if you haven't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dissect Michigan basketball's struggles in close games, debating if it's due to bad coaching or bad luck, especially noting the team's 1-4 record in such games this season. Shifting to football, they discuss recruiting successes, including Maryland linebacker transfer Jaishawn Barham and the signing of all 27 verbal commits. The hosts speculate on the timing of news about Jim Harbaugh NFL speculation and the NCAA's notice of allegations, questioning their impact on Michigan's recruiting. They emphasize Michigan's strategy of recruiting and developing specific types of players, rather than solely focusing on five-star talent. The episode culminates with excitement for the upcoming Rose Bowl match-up between Michigan and Alabama, analyzing key players and strategies for both teams. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is finally game week after way too long of a break and Andy and Jared are here to give the second part of their Alabama preview, focusing on how Michigan's offense might try to attack the most similar defense to their own they have seen all season. They also talk about the Detroit Lions winning their first Division title since 1993, as well as Josh Metellus, Nico Collins, and Mike Mike MacDonald- three former Wolverines in the NFL having a tremendous amount of success in 2023. Please like, share, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared are back with 12 days until the Rose Bowl to catch you up on some other Michigan happenings including National Signing Day and some transfers that Michigan could be in on. They do some Holiday rapid fire before bringing on Michigan legend and former quarterback John Wangler as well as Brett VanderKamp, CEO of New Holland Brewing to talk about their NIL initiative the Champions Circle as well as some Rose Bowl memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, delves into several key topics in the world of Michigan sports. The episode begins with an in-depth discussion about Michigan basketball head coach, Juwan Howard. Howard, who was recently recovering from heart surgery and serving in an assistant head coach capacity, faced a controversial situation involving an altercation with strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson. Despite rumors of potential termination or suspension, the administration found no significant wrongdoing, and Howard was medically cleared to resume his role as head coach. This was timely, as he led Michigan to a 17-point victory over Eastern Michigan. The conversation then shifts to Michigan football, highlighting right guard Zak Zinter's selection as a unanimous All-American. This led to a vibrant and thorough discussion where Mike and Matt selected their all-Michigan teams, covering each position from the 2021 to 2023 seasons. These years were significant for Michigan, marked by three consecutive Big Ten championships. While agreeing on most positions, the co-hosts found themselves in spirited debates over a few key areas. To conclude, the episode touches on the tactical move by Nick Saban in hiring former Michigan linebacker coach George Helow right before a crucial Rose Bowl matchup between Michigan and Alabama on January 1st. This strategic decision by Saban adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming game. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared start their breakdown of Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl beginning with the Alabama offense vs the Michigan defense. Where are the strengths on strengths and where are the weaknesses? Which coordinators could shine? Which players should you be watching out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, didn't have a Michigan football game to recap, but there was still plenty to discuss. They opened the show with a recap of Michigan basketball's victory over Iowa, praising Tarris Reed's breakout performance. The conversation then shifted to football, particularly the transfer portal, with discussions on potential targets for this Michigan football staff. A significant portion of the episode was dedicated to honoring Blake Corum, celebrating his role as a model citizen and his successful toy drive, reflecting on his influence both on and off the field. The hosts speculated on Corum's potential to earn his place onto the modern Michigan football Mount Rushmore. The episode concluded with Matt and Mike drafting their predictions for five breakout players in the 2024 season, focusing on current team members they believe will shine next year. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back with over 100 minutes of Michigan podcasting glory! They give their thoughts on a clunky watch that was the Big Ten Championship that ultimately led to a 3-Peat for the Wolverines. They hit every position group and then get to the championship games and the playoffs matchups that followed. In the back half they catch up on some Michigan hockey and basketball scores before diving into the transfer portal madness and some ares to watch in this cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan football's third consecutive Big Ten championship and their top seeding in the college football playoff. The episode features a spirited debate over the playoff committee's controversial decision to include Alabama instead of Florida State in the top four. Despite differing opinions, the co-hosts delve into an analysis of the upcoming Rose Bowl, where top-seeded Michigan Wolverines face off against fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide, with the victor advancing to compete against the winner of the Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington. As the episode progresses, Michael and Matt reflect on Michigan's journey, particularly their recent 26-0 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game. They highlight how Michigan's defense capitalized on Iowa's weak offense, while acknowledging that Michigan's offense occasionally struggled against Iowa's robust defense. Despite the game's lackluster aesthetics, they emphasize Michigan's undefeated streak, now at 13-0, as a significant achievement. A key segment of the podcast is the presentation of the "This Guy Right Here" award, recognizing outstanding players, with a special mention of Semaj Morgan and Mike Sainristil. Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell will return with more insights into college football and basketball in future episodes of "Big House Bleachers." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. It’s conference championship weekend, and we have a LOADED slate of college football starting tonight! Oregon/Washington square off for a second time this season to determine which team from the Pac-12 could potentially go to the College Football Playoff. On Saturday, attention turns to Oklahoma State/Texas, Florida State/Louisville, Georgia/Alabama, and of course, Michigan/Iowa (but more so the other games). Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick against the spreads of the conference title games on this week’s Pick’em Podcast! SMU at No. 22 Tulane (-3.5) Boise State (-2.5) at UNLV Miami Ohio vs. Toledo (-8) No. 3 Washington vs. No. 5 Oregon (-9.5) No. 18 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 Texas (-15) No. 10 Louisville vs. No. 4 Florida State (-2.5) No. 1 Georgia (-5.5) vs. No. 8 Alabama No. 2 Michigan (-22) vs. No. 16 Iowa All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are the good times to be a Michigan fan. Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue catch you up on some of the coaching carousel and important interviews. They go into the Big Ten award winners and discuss who they think had arguments to win. In the back half the guys try to break down what they have seen from an Iowa that is about as lopsided on either side of the ball as any team you will see in a conference championship game. Make sure to give us a 5 star review and tell your friends if you like the podcast! Cheers and Go Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How good is Iowa's defense? Did anyone expect the Hawkeyes to go 10-2? How has Iowa's defense and punt return unit looked without Cooper DeJean? Tyler Tachman answers these questions and more as we preview Michigan vs. Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan's recent 30-24 victory over Ohio State. They explore rumors questioning Ohio State's toughness, humorously ranking them low on a toughness scale. The hosts then present their "This Guy Right Here" player of the game awards and inaugurate the first class into their "Game Hall of Fame," honoring five standout Michigan players from recent games against Ohio State. The episode also includes a segment called "Sheesh of the Week," highlighting notable moments, followed by a humorous discussion about Ohio State's team and coaching decisions. Matt and Mike then rank Michigan's 2021, 2022, and 2023 victories over Ohio State in terms of memorability and significance. Looking ahead, they speculate on Michigan's chances of a four-peat against Ohio State next year. The co-hosts delve into an in-depth analysis of the college football playoff rankings, debating which teams might be left out and who could secure a spot. Finally, they preview the upcoming Big Ten championship game between Michigan and Iowa. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared return from battle to give their enthusiastic opinions through graveled voices about what they witnessed after an all-time day in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The boys go through every position group and key moment before picking their favorite players on this once-in-a-generation Michigan team and update you on some other news in the Michigan cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan beat Ohio State 30-24 on Saturday afternoon and it was a huge win for a multitude of reasons. We breakdown the ins and outs of the Michigan victory and where the team goes from here in this reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. Well, folks, we have finally made it to Rivalry Week in college football and for the second year in a row, the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes meet as undefeated teams looking for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and College Football Playoff. This entire season has culminated to this very moment for each team, but Michigan will be short-handed thanks to the Big Ten suspending head coach Jim Harbaugh for the final three games of the season. So far, interim head coach Sherrone Moore is 2-0 in this two-game stretch, and needs just one more victory to claim his stake as the very best assistant coach in the country. As 3.5-point favorites in Ann Arbor, can Michigan pull it off without Harbaugh? Can Moore guide the Wolverines to victory one final time this season? Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher weigh in on the Vegas betting line for The Game and more rivalry week action in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! No. 11 Penn State (-21) vs. Michigan State No. 16 Oregon State @ No. 6 Oregon (-13.5) No. 24 Clemson (-7.5) @ South Carolina North Carolina (-2.5) @ No. 22 NC State Kentucky @ No. 10 Louisville (-7.5) Washington State @ No. 4 Washington (-16.5) No. 8 Alabama (-14.5) @ Auburn No. 2 Ohio State @ No. 3 Michigan (-3.5) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s The Game. No. 2 Ohio State vs. No 3 Michigan. The winner goes to the Big Ten Championship Game next week in Indy. Has Ohio State’s defense improved since last year? What key playmakers are on Ohio State's offense not named Marvin Harrison Jr.? How has Kyle McCord looked this year? Can OSU run the ball effectively against the Wolverines? We spoke with Caroline Rice from The Ozone to get insight into the 2023 edition of Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no finer week in sports don't let your baseball loving cousin fool you. Andy and Jared are not messing around this week, and they offer up every angle to this game in their breakdown. They touch on every inch of this game and offer the insights you need to get you ready for Ohio State at Michigan this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the greatest week in sports- Rivalry Week! Andy and Jared break down the Maryland game and the vibes surrounding the team after yet another weird weekend that saw Michigan net win number 1,000. They talk through what happened in that contest and how it relates to the game in Ann Arbor this weekend. In the back half, they welcome back to the show Michigan alumni the Sklar Brothers for a roundtable discussion on Michigan vs Everybody mentality and where this team stands now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, delves into Michigan's recent win against Maryland, moving the team to an 11-0 record this college football season. They discuss the game where Michigan narrowly defeated Maryland 31-24, dissecting the performance of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who, despite being banged up, contributed significantly to the victory alongside Michigan's strong defense and running back Blake Corum. Michael and Matt award the "Player of the Game," also known as the "This Guy Right Here Award." They also engage in a "Michigan Mythbusters" segment to debunk myths about the current state of Michigan football. The episode also covers the ongoing scandal involving Michigan's alleged illegal signal-stealing, including the recent firing of linebackers coach Chris Partridge and discussions around the mysterious booster Uncle T, suspected of funding the operation. The co-hosts then turn their attention to the highly anticipated upcoming game against undefeated Ohio State. They present five burning questions each about the matchup, which is sure to have major College Football Playoff implications. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their win versus Maryland Michigan created turnovers, netted sacks and generated safeties. However, the offense had its fair share of struggles throughout the afternoon and Michigan's defense gave up the most points they have in a game all season long. In this postgame reaction podcast we evaluate Michigan's performance against Maryland and where they must improve before facing Ohio State next Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. The Washington Huskies have a monumental road test this weekend at Oregon State. The Beavers are currently a 2.5-point favorite to win the game, and if they do pull off the win, it would have a massive impact on the trajectory of this year’s College Football Playoffs. Can Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies remain undefeated in their quest for a Pac-12 title and a shot at the CFP championship? Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spread for that game and more of Week 12’s best in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! UCLA at USC (-7) No. 21 Kansas State (-8) at No. 25 Kansas No. 7 Texas (-7.5) at Iowa State No. 10 Louisville (-1) at Miami No. 22 Utah at No. 17 Arizona (-1) No. 5 Washington at No. 11 Oregon State (-2.5) No. 1 Georgia (-10.5) at No. 18 Tennessee No. 3 Michigan (-19) at Maryland All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared cover a wide variety of Michigan and Michigan-adjacent topics including the rise of the uber-fun men's basketball team. They bounce around the college football landscape talking about some of the coaching changes and upcoming games of importance before settling in to preview this weekend matchup with a middling Maryland team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the game atmosphere be like? How has Taulia Tagovailoa progressed this season? Is Maryland better at stopping the pass or bottling up the run? We spoke with George Gerbo from the Washington Times to get insight into the Maryland program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a strange and important weekend for the Michigan Wolverine football team and Andy and Jared from Maize N Brew are here to give their thoughts on the happenings both on and off the football field. They talk about the timing of the Big Ten's decision to suspend Harbaugh while he was on a plane to the game, and how Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines responded. They talk through what they saw offensively and defensively before looking at a few other Michigan quick hits in the back end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss a range of topics related to Michigan football and basketball. They kick off with a recap of Michigan's significant 24-15 victory over Penn State, a win that kept them undefeated at 10-0 for the season, including their conference games. This victory keeps Michigan's hopes for a Big Ten championship and a college football playoff berth alive. A notable element of the game was Blake Corum's performance against Penn State's top-ranked rushing defense, where Michigan impressively finished with 32 consecutive running plays. However, overshadowing this on-field success was the suspension of Michigan's head football coach, Jim Harbaugh, amidst a controversial situation involving sign-stealing allegations and tensions between the Big Ten conference and the Michigan football program. Mike and Matt delve into the complexities of both the on-field triumphs and the off-field drama, offering detailed insights and awarding their Player of the Game honors. They also preview Michigan's upcoming game against Maryland Terrapins. Switching to basketball, the hosts discuss the Michigan basketball team's promising start to the season, moving to a 2-0 record even as head coach Juwan Howard recovers from heart surgery. They note the team's improved chemistry over last year's squad and look forward to their upcoming game against St. John's. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old school smashmouth football powered Michigan’s offense The Wolverines defense bent but were never close to breaking. The Michigan vs. Everybody mentality and energy was evident. In this postgame reaction podcast, we evaluate how Michigan got it done and beat Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. We will find out a lot about a few teams this weekend in a loaded Week 11 of college football. Michigan heads on the road to plays its first true test in the Penn State Nittany Lions. Meanwhile, No. 13 Tennessee travels to No. 14 Missouri, while No. 9 Ole Miss goes to No. 2 Georgia. Saturday will be Judgement Day in college football, and Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spreads of the very best of them in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! No. 7 Texas (-10) @ TCU No. 8 Alabama (-11) @ Kentucky Miami @ No. 4 Florida State (-14) USC @ No. 6 Oregon (-15) No. 13 Tennessee (-1.5) @ No. 14 Missouri No. 18 Utah @ No. 5 Washington (-9.5) No. 9 Ole Miss @ No. 2 Georgia (-10.5) No. 3 Michigan (-5) @ No. 10 Penn State All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is PSU QB Drew Allar the real deal? How good is Penn State's defense? How has Penn State looked since losing to Ohio State? Is there a discernible difference between a night game at Penn State and a day game? Penn Live's David Jones answers these questions in our Michigan-Penn State preview episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Penn State week and Michigan is about to have their first real challenge of the season in a top 10 matchup with Penn State in Happy Valley this weekend. Andy and Jared go in marrow deep on what to watch, who to look for, and their predictions for the game. In the back half (54:00) Kellen Voss joins the program to talk about what he saw from this Michigan basketball team and why letting optimism creep back in might not be the worst thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football is back after a bye week and they handled Purdue at home on Saturday night. Andy and Jared talk through what they saw in that game and what needs to be cleaned up before Penn State. In the back half they look around the Big Ten and college football and touch on the latest news surrounding the bizarre sign stealing allegations scandal at Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the details of Michigan football's latest happenings. They open with a recap of Michigan's dominant 41-13 victory over Purdue, highlighting J.J. McCarthy's season-high passing yards despite the absence of a passing touchdown. The hosts celebrate standout performances by distributing 'This Guy Right Here' honors and delve into a detailed ranking of Michigan's four formidable edge rushers. The conversation then shifts to chasing records, with McCarthy nearing a new single-season passing touchdown record and Roman Wilson trailing the legendary Desmond Howard for receiving touchdowns. They speculate on Blake Corum's pursuit of the rushing touchdown record, assessing the probability of him achieving this Michigan milestone. Amidst the triumphs, the episode doesn't shy away from controversy, as Mike and Matt tackle the ongoing scandal of Michigan staffers' sign-stealing, unpacking the latest developments, the involvement of other Big Ten figures, and the unexpected twist with Ohio State. Lastly, they set the stage for the upcoming high-stakes game against Penn State, billed as Michigan's most formidable challenge yet, and what strategies Michigan might employ to maintain their winning streak. This episode is packed with insights, debates, and projections that keep Michigan football aficionados glued to their speakers. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. McCarthy had a season high in passing yards. Roman Wilson had a season high in receptions and receiving yards. The offense had five rushing touchdowns. Michigan's defense held Purdue's offense to 1-of-14 on third down. In this postgame podcast we evaluate Michigan's win over Purdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SEC East very well could be decided this weekend, as the one-loss Missouri Tigers head to Athens to take on the back-to-back national champion Georgia Bulldogs. The Tigers entire the game as double-digit underdogs, but have been one of the sneakier good teams in all of college football this season. Will they keep things interesting this weekend against the favorites to win their conference? Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick the spread for that game and more of college football’s best in Week 10 in this edition of the Pick’em Podcast! No. 11 Penn State (-8.5) @ Maryland No. 9 Oklahoma (-6) @ No. 22 Oklahoma State No. 19 UCLA (-3) @ Arizona No. 15 Notre Dame (-3) @ Clemson No. 12 Missouri @ No. 2 Georgia (-15) No. 5 Washington (-3) @ No. 20 USC No. 14 LSU @ No. 8 Alabama (-3) Purdue @ No. 3 Michigan (-32.5) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a long and strange bye-week, the boys are back to talk about actual football. They give their thoughts on the CFP rankings, some of the recent updates at Michigan, before they talk through some of the best players at every position that they have noticed in the Ball-Knowers challenge, where they rank where the best Wolverine at their position is nationally (kind of). In the back half they break down what should be a lopsided affair against Purdue this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How elite are Purdue's edge rushers? How is their new QB trending? What should we expect when Michigan and Purdue face off on Saturday night? We spoke with Sam King to preview the matchup. Join the 5 million men worldwide who trust Manscaped for all their grooming needs and use the promo code "BLOCKM20 to get free shipping and 20% off your order! Head to Manscaped.com and use that promo code, "BLOCKM20" at checkout for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a strange and complicated week surrounding Michigan football, Andy and Jared do their best to take stock of where the team is and WHAT is happening with the sign stealing scandal. They look at Michigan basketball who may actually be sneaky this year, Michigan hockey who is not sneaking up on anyone, and what happened around college football in week 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the most recent episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer from Wolverine Chronicle and Matt Hartwell from Maize N Brew delve into the media frenzy surrounding Michigan during their bye week. Despite no action on the field, the spotlight on Michigan football remained intense due to allegations of illegal sign-stealing. As the NCAA delves into these claims, Matt and Mike unpack the potential repercussions for both this season and future ones. They explore the investigation's expected timeline, speculate on Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day's possible involvement in the initial allegations, and consider the long-term impacts on recruiting and the coaching staff. The duo then shifts focus to the impending college football playoff rankings, sharing their predictions for Tuesday's reveal. Wrapping up, they preview the Michigan vs. Purdue night game set for Saturday at the iconic Big House in Ann Arbor. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wisconsin Badgers host the Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend in a pivotal Big Ten showdown. The Badgers, in Columbus last year, got their doors blown off in the early goings of the season. But this is a brand new team, with a brand new head coach and a ton of new players via the transfer portal. Does Luke Fickell and the Badgers have what it takes to upset an Ohio State team coming off a top-10 win over Penn State? Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spread of that game in more in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Michigan State @ Minnesota (-7) Colorado @ No. 23 UCLA (-17) No. 6 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas No. 20 Duke @ No. 18 Louisville (-4) No. 21 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky No. 3 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin No. 8 Oregon (-6.5) @ No. 13 Utah No. 1 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF You’ve read the article — let’s both get rewarded! Download the Autograph app here using referral code “mbrew.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a week of dramatic highs and strange, unfortunate lows- the boys are back to talk through the beatdown that occurred in East Lansing last week and how JJ McCarthy has taken poll position for the Heisman and as the greatest quarterback in Michigan history. In the back half, the boys give their thoughts on the allegations of sign stealing leveled by an openly weeping Ryan Day after 2 straight losses to Michigan. They also look around the Big Ten and at the national college football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell navigate the emotional highs and lows that Michigan fans experienced this week. The tumultuous week began with news of an NCAA investigation into alleged sign-stealing infractions by the Michigan football team. However, the mood quickly shifted as the Wolverines delivered a crushing 49-0 defeat over arch-rivals, Michigan State, in East Lansing. The overwhelming victory saw all 74 players take to the field and a stellar performance from quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw four touchdown passes before retiring to the bench by mid-third quarter. Following this dominant display, Michigan is now the top contender for the National Championship, with McCarthy leading the charge for the Heisman Trophy. The podcast episode isn't just about celebrating the win; the duo also delves into the controversial NCAA investigation. They critique what they perceive as a biased mainstream media portrayal of the situation, emphasizing the scant evidence presented against Michigan. The episode wraps up with a segment where Matt and Mike pose five pressing questions to each other, reflecting on Michigan's 8-0 record as they approach the bye week. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a lot of outside noise surrounding the Michigan program heading into their road game against rival Michigan State. Michigan passed this test with flying colors and embarrassed the Spartans. We evaluate how this was a statement win for Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can Michigan avoid a Sparty upset? Will Mark Dantonio have an impact on the game? Will recent history in the rivalry be extra motivation for Michigan? We answer these questions and more in the Michigan-MSU preview. Get rewarded for reading this article. Download the Autograph app here using referral code “mbrew.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get rewarded for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here using referral code “mbrew.” The game of the week in college football in Week 8 is undoubtedly No. 7 Penn State traveling to Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State. This game has major implications in the Big Ten East and will begin to create some separation in the division. The Nittany Lions come into the game as 4.5-point underdogs, so will they pull off the upset this weekend? Von, Luke and Dan pick against the spread from that game and more in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Below are all eight games picked, and their respective spreads. No. 8 Texas (-23.5) @ Houston Clemson (-3) @ Miami Washington State @ No. 9 Oregon (-20.5) No. 17 Tennessee @ No. 11 Alabama (-9) No. 14 Utah @ No. 18 USC (-7) No. 16 Duke @ No. 4 Florida State (-14.5) No. 7 Penn State @ No. 3 Ohio State (-4.5) No. 2 Michigan (-24.5) @ MSU All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is hate week in the state of Michigan and the boys have you covered for all your rivalry fodder. They look at the current NFL draft stock for the draft eligible Wolverines before welcoming on Michigan legend Jake Butt (15:00) to talk about the keys to the game against Michigan State, tight ends, the Penn State/Ohio State game, and more. The boys give their score predictions and players to watch and the possible upsets of week 8 in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan is rolling after running over the Indiana Hoosiers last week and the Out of the Blue boys are here with the best blend of humor and insights that you will not get from any other Michigan podcast. They go in deep on every position group and finally answer the question of" if you could put 11 of one guy on the field, who would you play?". In the back half they look around the Big Ten and touch on the Mid Bowl that is every game in the Big Ten West as well as the Detroit Lions, and some of the other major happenings around the college football landscape this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into Michigan's dominant 52-7 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, a game where the Wolverines asserted their dominance by piling up 52 consecutive points. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy shone brightly with three passing touchdowns, bolstering Michigan's reputation as one of the most formidable teams this season. Transitioning to the much-anticipated "This Guy Right Here" segment, Michael and Matt award their Player of the Game honors. Curious about who clinched it? You'll need to tune in to find out! The duo then revisits their preseason picks for 2023's impact players, offering mid-season updates based on the performances so far. Not surprisingly, players like J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Roman Wilson are top contenders. However, keep an ear out for mentions of Kenneth Grant, Keon Saab, Michael Barrett, and Mason Graham, whose positions in the ranking might surprise you. Moving beyond Michigan, the hosts dissect key college football matchups from the past week, highlighting the unexpected rout of USC by Notre Dame and Colorado's startling collapse against Stanford. Lastly, as they zero in on the Big Ten, the focus shifts to the Michigan State Spartans. With a clash against Michigan on the horizon in East Lansing, Michael and Matt provide insights and predictions. They also list their current picks for the four college football playoff teams if the season were to end today. For all this and more, catch this week's episode of the Big House Bleachers! FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan trailed by seven at the end of the first quarter, and then went on to score 52 unanswered points. We evaluate Michigan's win in this reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 7 of the college football season has a handful of really, really good games, with none better than No. 8 Oregon heading to No. 7 Washington for a battle of the top teams in the Pac-12 this season. The Ducks head north as three-point underdogs, which is the exact same amount of points they lost to the Huskies by a season ago. Can Oregon keep rolling and pull off the upset? Or will Michael Penix and the Huskies take firm control of the conference? Von, Luke and Dan pick that game, and the games below, in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Iowa @ Wisconsin (-10) No. 18 UCLA @ No. 15 Oregon State (-3.5) Texas A&M @ No. 19 Tennessee (-3) Michigan State @ Rutgers (-5) No. 25 Miami @ No. 12 UNC (-3.5) No. 10 USC @ No. 21 Notre Dame (-2.5) No. 8 Oregon @ No. 7 Washington (-3) Indiana @ No. 2 Michigan (-33) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What impact will Indiana's new offensive coordinator have? Who will be their starting QB on Saturday? Who's the most electric playmaker on the team? We preview Michigan vs. Indiana with Zach Osterman from the Indy Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's funniest Michigan podcast returns to take stock of the Detroit Lions, the Big Ten at large, and some of the happenings around college football in week 6. In the back half the boys make their predictions for the matchup against Indiana this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The little Brown Jug stays in Ann Arbor after Michigan rolls over Minnesota. Andy and Jared look at some of the top performers from this game but also zoom out to look at the season at the halfway point to identify who has really been showing up for the Wolverines and doing their best to hand out individual rewards to a team with an insane amount of depth and overall contributors. Make sure you stay tuned for the Top 5 Graham's of all-time in honor of Mason Graham sacking a man while sideways and in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Big House Bleachers" podcast, now a proud member of the Block M Podcast Network, is back with another riveting episode. Join hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell as they dissect Michigan's resounding 52-10 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Who clinched the coveted "This Guy Right Here Award" for Player of the Game? What jaw-dropping moments had the duo uttering "sheesh"? As the regular season hits its midpoint, the pair revisits their preseason predictions, evaluating their picks for leading rusher, receiver, tackler, and more. Stay tuned for midseason superlative awards, with mentions of stellar players like J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Roman Wilson. Lastly, venture beyond the Michigan realm with Mike and Matt as they assess the broader college football scene and updates within the Big Ten Conference. Don't miss out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at how Michigan put a whooping on Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick’em Podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. The undefeated and — somehow not ranked — Maryland Terrapins head to Ohio State to take on the Buckeyes in what will be one of several games to watch in the noon portion of the college football slate for Week 6. Maryland is a big 19.5-point underdog, but can the Terps be a thorn in Ohio State’s side yet again? Luke, Von and Dan are back to pick against the spread of eight of the very best games college football has to offer this week! Below are the games selected and their spreads. No. 20 Kentucky @ No. 1 Georgia (-14.5) Syracuse @ No. 14 UNC (-8.5) Rutgers @ Wisconsin (-13) No. 13 Washington State @ UCLA (-3.5) Maryland @ Ohio State (-19.5) No. 11 Alabama (-2) @ Texas A&M No. 12 Oklahoma vs. No. 3 Texas (-6.5) No. 2 Michigan (-19.5) @ Minnesota All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan hasn't lost in Minnesota since the 1970's. Will anything be different on Saturday night? We spoke with Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns to preview Michigan-Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared touch on some of the Wolverines showing out in the NFL before looking around the college football landscape and previewing the matchup against Minnesota this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Feeling Blue podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for a deposit bonus and a free chip for use in the MyBookie casino! Today is a sad day for Maize n Brew/The Block M Podcast Network — today is Luke Ghiardi’s final Feeling Blue podcast. Luckily for us, he will continue on for the remainder of the season for the Pick’em Podcast, but Luke is hanging up the broadcast mic for this podcast. On his final appearance on the Feeling Blue podcast, Luke and Tyler discuss Michigan’s annihilation of Nebraska last weekend, and look ahead to this Saturday night’s game for the Little Brown Jug at Minnesota. All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the most dominate win of the season on the road at Nebraska, Andy and Jared are back to break it all down and heap praise on the players who showed out the most. They also look around the Big Ten and college football at large before trying to figure out just how many jobs out there are better than the Michigan State job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. McCarthy was top notch, as was the Wolverines defense and offensive line. We recap Michigan's win over Nebraska in this reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick’em Podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. Lane Kiffin is always an interesting character in the world of college football, but pair him up with Brian Kelly? All bets are off! No. 13 LSU heads to No. 20 Ole Miss in one of the many great games in the Southeastern Conference this weekend. Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick that game and more in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Below are the games picked from this week and their respective odds. #10 Utah @ #19 Oregon State (-3.5) #13 LSU (-2.5) @ #20 Ole Miss #8 USC (-21.5) @ Colorado #24 Kansas @ #3 Texas (-16.5) #1 Georgia (-14) @ Auburn #22 Florida @ Kentucky (-1.5) #11 Notre Dame (-5.5) @ #17 Duke #2 Michigan (-17) @ Nebraska All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Feeling Blue Podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. Michigan has cruised through their first four games of the season, but all of them have been at the Big House. For the first time this season, the Wolverines hit the road heading to Lincoln to take on Nebraska. Luke Ghiardi and Tyler Sealey look back on the win against Rutgers, and ahead to the matchup with the Cornhuskers. All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be starting for Nebraska at QB? How dangerous is Nebraska's rushing attack? What should we expect from the Cornhuskers' No. 1 rushing defense? Omaha World-Herald writer Evan Bland answers these questions and more previewing the Michigan-Nebraska matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared talk Wolverines the NFL before welcoming in Michael Smeltzer of the Big House Bleachers podcast to rank the position groups from greatest to slightly less great after a dominating start to the season, in the back half the boys preview this weekends clash with Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jared talk through some of the storylines at Michigan before they go in deep on the win vs Rutgers and explain why Michigan is playing a brand of football that might not make highlights, but is extremely efficient. They do their best to dole out positional group grades before looking around the Big Ten and spending a decent amount of time roasting the Iowa offense and its ineptitude. Please enjoy and give us a 5 star rating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing key takeaways from Michigan's 31-7 win over Rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick’em Podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. A top-10 matchup is looming in South Bend tomorrow, as Notre Dame hosts Ohio State for the most highly anticipated game of Week 4 in college football. Can the Irish (+3) cover the spread, or even win outright, against the Buckeyes? Von, Luke and Dan are back to pick the best of the best games in the college football this weekend! Below are the games picked and their respective spreads. #4 Florida State (-2.5) @ Clemson #15 Ole Miss @ # 13 Alabama (-7) #22 UCLA @ #11 Utah (-6) #19 Colorado at @ #10 Oregon (-21) #14 Oregon State (-3) @ #21 Washington State #24 Iowa @ #7 Penn State (-14.5) #6 Ohio State (-3) @ #9 Notre Dame Rutgers @ #2 Michigan (-24) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Out of the Blue Podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. Today on Out of the Blue, Jared and Andy check in on several Michigan Wolverines in the NFL, look at the loaded national slate of college football games this weekend, and preview the upcoming match-up with the surprising 3-0 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for an exclusive offer. Rutgers took Michigan down to the wire last time they played at Michigan Stadium, a 20-13 Michigan win. Will they be able to hang in there yet again this Saturday? Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in quite some time. Rutgers has a dual-threat quarterback who hasn’t thrown an interception and a running game that has been steady. The Scarlet Knights also have a deep defense that has piled up sacks and interceptions through three games. To get further insight into the Rutgers program we spoke with Aaron Breitman of The Scarlet Faithful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Feeling Blue podcast is brought to you by MyBookie Online Sportsbook. Use promo code “Block23” for a deposit bonus and a free chip for use in the MyBookie casino! Michigan wasn't running on all cylinders in their 25 point victory over Bowling Green on Saturday. Now 3-0 Rutgers comes to town in what could be Michigan's first true test of the year in Jim Harbaugh's return. Luke Ghiardi and Tyler Sealey look back at the BGSU win and what to expect this Saturday in the Big House. All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys catch you up on some of the most pertinent happenings surrounding Michigan sports at the top. While, it was not the prettiest of wins against Bowling Green, but Michigan moves to 3-0 and wins by 25. Jared and Andy talk through what went right and what went wrong before giving positional grades and talking through their players of the game. The fellas also look around the Big Ten at some of the other teams and how they fared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss J.J. McCarthy's interceptions, Blake Corum's rushing performance, and a lights out effort from Michigan's defense in their win over Bowling Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices