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The Wolverine Podcast

TheWolverine.com is the most iconic Michigan Wolverines fan site and magazine. Led by an experienced and uber-talented team of Michigan Wolverine sports and recruiting insiders, fans will have unparalleled access to breaking news, inside scoop and analysis.

TheWolverine.com is the most iconic Michigan Wolverines fan site and magazine. Led by an experienced and uber-talented team of Michigan Wolverine sports and recruiting insiders, fans will have unparalleled access to breaking news, inside scoop and analysis.

 

#657

Michigan Takeaways From 2024 Big Ten Media Days: Sherrone Moore Shines On The Big Stage

TheWolverine.com's Chris Balas, Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss numerous Michigan Wolverines football takeaways from Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards, Max Bredeson and Makari Paige at 2024 Big Ten Media Days. Topics are below: (00:00) - Intro (02:00) - Sherrone Moore's confidence (07:50) - Comments on QBs / Jack Tuttle (16:05) - Kalel Mullings and breakout players on offense (22:05) - Offensive line position battles (28:20) - Stories onDonovan Edwards / Semaj Morgan (30:10) - Takeaways on the defense (37:40) - Freshman standouts (41:20) - IU coach Curt Cignetti, more non-Michigan takeaways Get the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/um24preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 hrs Ago

52 MINS

52:24

17 hrs Ago


#656

The Wolverine breaks down Michigan football recruits set to visit for BBQ at the Big House

Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of visitors Michigan is expected to host this weekend for the BBQ at The Big House, including Top 100 West Jordan (Utah) Corner Canyon wide receiver Jerome Myles, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.  (0:00) - Intro (1:40) - Top 100 2025 WR Jerome Myles (4:48) - Top 100 2025 WR Andrew Marsh (6:55) - On300 2025 CB Jayden Sanders (10:12) - Top 100 2025 DL Commit Nate Marshall (15:15) - Top 100 2026 QB Commit Brady Hart (17:53) - Top 100 2026 WR CJ Sadler (21:05) - Top 100 2026 RB Savion Hiter (25:42) - Key 2026 Offensive BBQ Visitors (32:18) - Key 2026 Defensive BBQ Visitors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

47 MINS

47:45

24 Jul 2024


#655

Live from the Champions Circle Golf Classic: Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards and more speak

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie speak to Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore and several players live from the Champions Circle Golf Classic on July 23 at the U-M Golf Course in Ann Arbor. (5:58) - Kirk Campbell Interview (18:33) - Max Bredeson & Jack Tuttle Interview (44:46) - Rod Moore Interview (53:52) - Colston Loveland & Semaj Morgan Interview (1:13:39) - Sherrone Moore Interview (1:38:47) - Donovan Edwards Interview For more information on Champions Circle, [click here] (https://www.championscircleuofm.com/) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:00

23 Jul 2024


#654

Michigan Q&A: Reacting to the Big Ten media poll and your questions

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss the just-released poll ahead of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, which projects Michigan as the No. 4 team in the conference. The guys also take a wide variety of questions from listeners and subscribers, including the QB battle, the offensive line projections and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:01

23 Jul 2024


#653

Previewing Big Ten Football Media Days: What do we want to know about Michigan?

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Chris Balas preview next week's Big Ten Football Media Days event in Indianapolis and what Sherrone Moore, Donovan Edwards, Makari Paige and Max Bredeson can bring to the event. Also included is a chat about offseason takeaways and what non-Michigan storylines stand out as most interesting heading into Indy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

34 MINS

34:49

18 Jul 2024


#652

Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan pull upset, land Top 100 WR Derek Meadows?

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland covered several Michigan recruiting topics on the Tuesday edition of the The Wolverine Live show, including the race for Top 100 Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman wide receiver  [Derek Meadows.] (https://www.on3.com/db/derek-meadows-154899/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:14

17 Jul 2024


#651

One Thing To Know About Each 2024 Michigan Football Opponent

Breaking down one thing to know about each Michigan football opponent in 2024. Clayton Sayfie takes you through the schedule, from Fresno State to Ohio State. (00:00) - Intro (02:05) - Fresno State (04:05) - Texas (06:57) - Arkansas State (09:05) - USC (12:40) - Minnesota (15:00) - Washington (17:35) - Illinois (19:18) - Michigan State (21:04) - Oregon (23:55) - Indiana (26:39) - Northwestern (28:43) - Ohio State (32:10) - Outro Order The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

35 MINS

35:32

11 Jul 2024


#650

Q&A With EJ Holland: Answering your Michigan recruiting questions! (July 10)

EJ Holland's Michigan football recruiting chat was LIVE on YouTube Wednesday night (July 11, 2024). Topics include: (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Jerome Myles (03:55) - Michael Igbinoghene (04:50) - Ivan Taylor flip from ND to Michigan (06:50) - Percentage chance on five-star OL Andrew Babalola (10:00) - Predictions in for 4-star CB Jayden Sanders (12:33) - Notre Dame haters (15:20) - More on Andrew Babalola (16:30) - Carter Smith / Max Duggan comparison (18:45) - Top five songs on EJ's playlist (19:45) - Kainoa Winston or Ivan Taylor better? (21:30) - Chances with 4-star WR Derek Meadows (21:50) - Defensive line board (23:05) - Personal rating for each commit (24:10) - Jordan Young update (26:25) - Is Michigan looking at another EDGE? (27:43) - Could Michigan round back to Xavier Newsome? (28:05) - Are any 2026 recruits committing soon? (29:20) - LB recruiting (30:15) - Losing Shamari Earls, CB recruiting (31:15) - Any more flip targets for 2025 or decommitments? (33:20) - Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng's tweet on Ivan Taylor (34:20) - Why are ND fans so mad? (37:25) - If Michigan can flip CB Adonyiss Currie from Texas A&M (38:35) - Cornerback intel (39:30) - Recruiting services downgrading Michigan commits (40:35) - Fajitas or Arroz con gandules? (41:15) - Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng update (42:50) - Nose guard recruiting, DJ Sanders (44:05) - Is it 10-2 at best for Michigan in 2024? (44:25) - 2026 OL Ben Nichols update (45:16) - Next 2025 commit (46:00) - Rapid fire Michigan recruiting questions (57:15) - Outro Order The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:04

11 Jul 2024


#649

On3 Rankings Director Charles Power on why Michigan commits moved up/down in latest update

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland was joined by On3 Rankings Director Charles Power on the Tuesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show to discuss the latest On3 rankings update for the 2025 recruiting class. Several Michigan commits moved, including Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE  [Jaylen Williams] (https://www.on3.com/db/jaylen-williams-155713/) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:57

10 Jul 2024


#648

Breaking down the DT and EDGE rooms: Does Michigan have the best DL in the country?

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan's defensive tackle and EDGE situations. Is this the best defensive line in college football? It has the pieces to be. Use promo code "UM1" at checkout when purchasing a monthly subscription at thewolverine.com to get 2-months for $1! Get the 2024 Michigan Football Preview Magazine at [https://bit.ly/um24preview] (https://bit.ly/um24preview) Order your National Champions Commemorative magazine at [https://bit.ly/univofmich] (https://bit.ly/univofmich) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

58 MINS

58:18

09 Jul 2024


#647

Q&A: Can Michigan land Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end  [Andrew Olesh.] (https://www.on3.com/db/andrew-olesh-236471/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:15

04 Jul 2024


#646

Michigan Football's Top 10 Plays Of 2023, Top 10 Players In 2024

On this Fourth of July episode, we look at the top 10 plays of Michigan's 2023 season (and honorable mentions) and release our lists of the top 10 players in 2024. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome reminisce on the 15-0 season and look ahead to this fall all in the same show. (00:00) - Intro (03:00) - T-10. J.J. McCarthy to Roman Wilson TD vs. Ohio State (06:45) - T.10 Trick play in the Rose Bowl (10:20) - 9. Mike Sainristil interception vs. Washington (13:30) - 8. Roman Wilson helmet catch at Nebraska (16:45) - 7. Fourth and 2 pickup in Rose Bowl (20:45) - 6. Roman Wilson catch vs. Alabama (24:20) - 5. Blake Corum TD run vs. OSU after Zak Zinter injury (28:55) - 4. Blake Corum TD run in overtime vs. Alabama (32:45) - 3. Donovan Edwards' TD runs vs. Washington (37:10) - 2. Rod Moore calls game (40:00) - 1. Fourth-down stop of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (44:30) - Honorable mentions (48:15) - Anthony Broome's Top 10 players in 2024 (50:35) - Clayton Sayfie's Top 10 players in 2024 Order The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

57 MINS

57:34

04 Jul 2024


#645

Chad Simmons Talks Five-Star OL Andrew Babalola, Latest Michigan Recruiting Intel

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and On3 national analyst Chad Simmons shared the latest intel on several Michigan recruits, including five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola. (00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Chad Simmons joins! (01:40) - Brady Hart shines at Future 50 (04:30) - Julius Holly commitment to Michigan (07:00) - Top 100 CB Shamari Earls between UGA and U-M? (09:45) - Latest on five-star OL Andrew Babalola (13:10) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh intel (15:20) - Four-star WR Taz Williams Jr. (17:00) - Sherrone Moore and Michigan's 2025 class (19:00) - My Perfect Franchise promo (20:40) - Quick-hitters on Michigan recruiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:31

03 Jul 2024


#644

Michigan football's likely starting OL, TE room rundown and more

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan football's likely starting offensive line this fall and break down every player in the tight end room before taking fan questions in this week's Monday show. (00:00) - Intro (03:36) - Who starts on Michigan's OL? (29:28) - TE group rundown (46:26) - Q&A segment Order your copy of The Wolverine's 2024 Football Preview here: [thewovlerineondemand.com] (thewovlerineondemand.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:33

01 Jul 2024


#643

Michigan NIL And Recruiting Momentum, Most Exciting Recruits, Unlimited Staff Sizes, Video Game Rati...

Discussing how Michigan football has created recruiting momentum, who our favorite recruits they've landed are, The Athletic's re-ranking of the 2020 class (U-M checked in No. 3!), a new rule in college football allowing analysts to coach on the field in practice/games, EA Sports Video Game ratings for offense/defense. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss all of that and more. (00:00) - Intro (04:00) - Michigan recruiting momentum (13:10) - Most exciting recruits Michigan has landed (23:00) - Re-ranking of 2020 recruiting class (28:45) - Unlimited coaching staff sizes are here! (38:35) - EA Sports College Football 25 offense/defense ratings Order your copy of The Wolverine's 160-page 2024 Michigan Football Preview magazine: https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/michigan-football-preview-magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

49 MINS

49:22

27 Jun 2024


#642

Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end  [Andrew Olesh.] (https://www.on3.com/db/andrew-olesh-236471/) (00:00) - Intro (01:21) - Having QB recruits locked in early (04:26) - What happened with Maxwell Roy? (06:30) - Michigan's potential WR haul (07:27) - Jordon Davison update (08:26) - Michigan's NIL changes (10:11) - Updated cornerback board (12:07) - Chris Ewald and DJ Pickett (12:38) - Ceiling of 2025 class (13:58) - Last meal on earth for EJ (14:51) - Andrew Babalola and Shamari Earls (17:30) - Safeties and linebackers (20:19) - The DT board for 2025 (22:05) - Current EDGE targets (23:21) - Andrew Olesh timeline (24:49) - Michigan and Bobby Kanka (25:56) - Coach hang for a day (26:49) - BBQ at the Big House (28:18) - 4th WR options (28:36) - Marco Jones (29:34) - WR combos (30:10) - Boxing talk  (30:39) - Mike Hart (31:15) - Andrew Marsh (31:30) - Rating Charles Woodson (31:55) - EDGE recruiting (32:57) - Pineapple pizza or Notre Dame fans? (34:30) - Candidates to improve ranking (36:35) - Thoughts on current QB room (37:00) - DB/DL recruiting (37:47) - 2027 QB Trae Taylor (38:35) - Andrew Babalola (39:18) - Brady Hart (40:48) - Hardy Watts (41:13) - Shekai Mills-Knight (41:38) - Will Earls flip? (42:06) - What will OL class look like this year? (43:10) - Ivan Taylor or JaDon Blair (43:33) - 2026 WRs (44:08) - DeWayne Galloway (44:51) - Kayden Strayhorn (45:09) - EJ's favorite beat (45:48) - Babalola thoughts (47:18) - Ohio State overpaying? (48:54) - Next to commit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:57

27 Jun 2024


#641

Steve Wiltfong shares the latest Michigan recruiting intel from Victors Weekend

The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and On3 VP of recruiting Steve Wiltfong shared the latest intel on recruits that visited Michigan for Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng. (00:00) - Intro (01:15) - Michigan recruiting is on fire! (01:55) - OL Kaden Strayhorn commits (03:10) - WR Jacob Washington commits (04:45) - LB Chase Taylor commits (06:30) - Where things stand with WR Taz Williams Jr. (08:30) - DL Maxwell Roy trending to Ohio State (09:30) - Bobby Kanka sticking with Michigan (10:45) - Michigan is right there for LB Kamar Archie (11:10) - Steve Wiltfong joins! (11:50) - Wiltfong predictions for WR Andrew Marsh and TE Andrew Olesh (15:00) - Wiltfong close to predicting OL Hardy Watts to U-M (16:05) - Update on five-star OL Andrew Babalola (17:30) - Will Michigan keep DL Nate Marshall? (19:00) - Update on LB Nataniel Owusu-Boateng (20:30) - Will Michigan flip top-100 DB Ivan Taylor from ND? (21:30 )- General thoughts on Michigan recruiting / QB Carter Smith (22:45) - How Sherrone Moore is doing on recruiting trail (24:40) - My Perfect Franchise promo (26:00) - More thoughts on Kamar Archie (27:00) - Update on DB Jordan Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:34

26 Jun 2024