Michigan Podcast

Michigan's Hiring of Whittingham Is a GRAND SLAM | Michigan Podcast #323

Steve Deace celebrates Michigan landing Hall of Fame-bound Kyle Whittingham as the 22nd head coach, calling it a cosmic upgrade over the previous staff and a perfect fit for Michigan's culture. Mark Rogers joins to discuss Whittingham's Urban Meyer connection, the immediate recruiting momentum, and why this hire erases the drama of the past two years.

CITRUS: Why This Bowl Could Have MASSIVE Implications For the Future | Michigan Podcast #322

Steve Deace wraps 2025 with a blunt look at where Michigan stands after a weird 9-3 season: Sherrone Moore's seat is officially warm, 2026 is playoff-or-bust and why the Citrus Bowl vs. Texas isn't about winning a meaningless game. Former Michigan QB David Cone joins to break down exactly what Bryce must show in those 15 bowl practices to prove he can be elite in Year 2.

THE GAME: A Soul-Cleansing Whooping | Michigan Podcast #321

Steve Deace gives no excuses after Michigan's soul-crushing 27-9 loss to a far superior Ohio State team: the Wolverines were outclassed in every phase, Bryce Underwood clearly regressed despite a full year of reps, and Sherrone Moore now faces a prove-it-or-bust 2025 with the playoff as the bare minimum or he's gone. Mark Rogers joins to break down the talent gap, the failed freshman QB experiment, and why better coaching would have made a dramatic difference this season.

THE GAME | Michigan Podcast #320

IT'S HERE. The 121st edition of The Game. Michigan vs. Ohio State — with snow in the forecast, a 4-peat on the line, and BOTH teams starting the #1 overall recruit from the last two classes (Julian Sayin vs. Bryce Underwood). Mark Rogers and Steve Deace break it ALL down. 

BRUTAL: Injuries Keep Racking Up (and So Do Wins) | Michigan Podcast #319

Michigan just pulled off something historic at Wrigley Field: first time EVER the Wolverines win a game while committing FIVE turnovers (and going minus-5 in turnover margin). Steve Deace breaks down the wild 40-31 escape over Northwestern that felt like 2017 all over again. Mark Rogers from The Voice of College Football joins the show with his take.