Michigan football hosts Northwestern this weekend with an excellent chance to secure bowl eligibility. After an improbable eight-win 2023, the Wildcats have fallen to 4-6 with one of the worst offenses in college football. (But old friend AJ Henning is playing well!) And while the defense returned the majority of its contributors from last season, injuries have plagued that side of the ball.

Tom Gorski of Purple Wildcats on 247Sports joins "Behind Enemy Lines" to give the inside scoop on Northwestern and what to expect Saturday at the Big House.

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On this special bonus edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the commitment of Belleville safety Elijah Dotson. The a versatile dual-threat athlete flipped from Pitt to Michigan and is rated the no. 118 prospect in country by 247Sports. The panel discussed his high-upside at multiple positions, including safety, corner, and receiver and his potential to influence his teammate, Bryce Underwood.

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On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the latest developments in Michigan’s pursuit of the nation’s top player, LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood. The panel detailed the tense week in his recruitment that stemmed from an unconfirmed report of a $10.5 million NIL offer from Michigan, his reaction to it on Instagram, and the response to it from Michigan fans and donors. The conversation then turned to where things stand in recruitment, why it’s important to ignore the abundance of uninformed reporting on it and let it play out. From there the discussion moved to prospects who could be impacted by Underwood’s decision like Derek Meadows and Andrew Olesh, Additionally, they addressed the status of defensive line commit Jaylen Williams and new pursuit of Ohio State edge decommit Zahir Mathis and UCF wide receiver commit, (and Brady Hart teammate) Jayven Boggs.

The Recruiting Insider has a new official sponsor, Passes, the official NIL partner of Michigan athletics. Passes joined forces with U-M to help recruit and retain top student athletes and create an ecosystem for unprecedented fan access. If you want to begin supporting Michigan student athletes via direct interaction and engagement with their content via Passes, click here: https://www.passes.com/michigan

The Recruiting Insider is presented by Wolverine Boots & Apparel. As America’s Original Work Boot Brand, Wolverine is a champion of blue-collar work ethic whenever and wherever it shows up, whether that’s on a job site or a football field. That’s why Wolverine has proudly partnered with The Recruiting Insider in presenting the Recruit of the Week, as Wolverine student-athletes embody this blue-collar grit and resilience through and through. Shop Wolverine Boots' Michigan collection here: https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/maize-and-blue-collar/

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On this edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton discuss possible "poaching" targets quarterback targets like Nevada's Brendon Lewis, Texas A&M's Marcel Lewis and Notre Dame's CJ Carr. The conversation the shifts to Daniel's early assessment of the Michigan basketball team after two games and a forecast of changes that may have to be made to the offensive approach to better suit the talent and cut down of turnovers. He also offers a breakdown of five-star pledge Trey McKenney.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss early season concerns with turnovers and rebounding. McCormick highlights some of the causes including the heavy amount of switching on the defensive end of the floor, and the need for a clear go-to player on the offensive end. They also discuss the importance of teaching rebounding skills to a roster that lacks players who don't rebound instinctively, especially to guards. There is also a focused discussion to the need to established Vlad Goldin as an offensive threat, and the need for him to be demanding with his teammates to ensure it happens.

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford break down Michigan's 20-15 loss to Indiana. Vance highlights the mix of stunts up front and a good dosage of man-to-man on the back end to stifle one of the Big Ten's most potent attacks. Vance also hails Zeke Berry as the player of the game and nominates him as the the starting corner opposite Will Johnson.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do.

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In this week's episode Al and Sam discussed Michigan's offensive struggles in its 20-15 loss to Indiana. Borges highlighted Indiana's effective use of twists and the offensive line's inability to handle them, leading to deteriorated quarterback footwork and missed throws. Webb discussed the need for play-calling to mask the significant limitations in talent. Both agreed that the offensive line play, quarterback play, and play calling have to see some level of improvement in the bye week or the Wolverines could lose even to lowly Northwestern.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

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In this first episode of the 2024 Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick set the stage for an all new version of Michigan Basketball in head coach Dusty May's first season leading the Wolverines. Tim breaks down some of what went so wrong last season, and what fans of the program can expect from this season's squad., noting May’s unique philosophy and roster construction. Key points include the team's emphasis on multi-positional offense, long athletes, and defensive intensity. They praise players like Nimari Burnett, Danny Wolf, and Roddy Gayle. Tim predicted Michigan to lead the Big 10 in three-point shooting and nine different players to lead the team in scoring in a game over the course of the season. The episode concludes with Sam and Tim talking about recruiting, and specifically about 2025 Orchard Lake St. Mary's combo guard, and Flint Michigan native, Trey McKenney. The five-star prospect announces his decision between Michigan, USC, and Georgetown, Saturday.

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On this edition of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton discuss the latest in Michigan's pursuit of LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood, highlighting a fan-led "Keep Bryce Home" campaign at a Belleville playoff game. The conversation also explores potential portal quarterback targets like USC's Miller Moss, Liberty's Kaidon Salter, and Washington State's John Mateer, evaluating their fit and impact on Michigan's roster. Next the crew previews Michigan's upcoming matchup with Indiana upcoming matchup, emphasizing the need for better offensive strategy and execution. The episode concludes with a mention of the Detroit Lions' impressive defeat of the Green Bay Packers and winning the trade deadline with the trade for Za'Darius Smith.

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Former Michigan defensive backs coach and Oklahoma State, Louisville, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford breaks down Michigan's 38-17 loss to Oregon, and previews the matchup with Indiana.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan defensive film study with Vance Bedford is now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do.

Film studies go live on Autograph Wednesday morning.

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Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and TMI's Sam Webb assess Michigan's offensive showing in its 38-17 loss to Oregon. They discussed the importance of early down passing to help Warren gain confidence and the need for more consistency in execution. Borges emphasized the effectiveness of downhill runs and the necessity of a balanced offense. He also mentioned the importance of having a plan for second and long situations. The conversation included audience questions about play selection, the use of Alex Orji, and the upcoming game against Indiana, with Borges expressing confidence in Warren's ability to perform well.

There's also exciting news. The Michigan football film study with Al Borges in now available exclusively on Tom Brady's free app, Autograph. It's available on Android and iOS, and it aggregates what you already do as a fan -- reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching film studies - all in one place. And it earns you rewards for every act of fandom that you do.

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