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Author: MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.

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Michigan’s men’s basketball team continues to pile up the wins, while the women faced another top-5 test on Sunday. Hockey’s first No. 1 versus No. 2 matchups against Michigan State lived up to their billing. Plus, a coaching change of Michigan football's staff, and ex-Wolverines in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two games, two victories for Michigan basketball at the Breslin Center over the weekend. The men got it started with a riveting victory Friday night, then the women followed it up with an overtime classic on Sunday. We discuss both games, the week that was for the men, Dusty May’s comments about MSU guard Jeremy Fears and what’s next for the Wolverines. Plus, there’s more rivalry action this weekend on the ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan’s basketball programs both picked up a pair of recent victories and have pivotal matchups upcoming this week. The contract details for Kyle Whittingham and his assistants are in, and they are lucrative. Plus, ex-Wolverines in the Super Bowl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The transfer portal is closed, bringing the departures for Michigan football to a halt. While more additions could come, we discuss the biggest additions, players to watch and position groups that were restocked. Plus, Michigan basketball gets back on the winning track out west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan men's basketball is undefeated no more, falling 91-88 at home to Wisconsin while allowing 15 triples. The women's team recorded two blowout victories, while hockey swept Notre Dame but lost star goalie Jack Ivankovic to injury. Finally, the crew breaks down the latest roster movement on the football team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The men’s basketball team improved to 14-0 on Tuesday, but not without having to stave off Penn State. We discuss the result, what can be taken from it, and the schedule ahead. Plus, plenty of football transfer portal talk, the return of Bryce Underwood and Andrew Marsh, and Kyle Whittingham’s coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We recap Michigan's loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl before discussing off-field news: Kyle Whittingham's new coaching staff, the transfer portal opening, and more. We close with some Michigan basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three top candidates appear to be off the board for Michigan, as it nears Week 2 of looking for a new football coach. Where things stand with Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham and Jedd Fisch, and some new names to know. Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is moving on. Plus, Michigan men’s basketball wins in its most lopsided fashion yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Michigan TE and current BTN color analyst Jake Butt joins the show to discuss the Wolverines’ coaching search, potential candidates and the College Football Playoff field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring you the latest on Sherrone Moore's legal situation after he was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Then we turn the page to Michigan's search to replace him as head football coach, a situation made messier by the status of the school's athletic director and president. Plus, some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday for violating university policy by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The crew reacts to the news and discusses Biff Poggi becoming interim head coach, potential candidates to replace Moore and what this latest scandal means for the program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wolverines debuted a brand new freshman QB in Bryce Underwood, saw some new faces debut, went 9-3 but lost some of their biggest games of the season in overwhelming fashion. We discuss the 2025 season and debate whether it was a success or failure. Plus, a new special teams coordinator was hired, a new Big Ten champion was crowned, the College Football Playoff field is set, and updates on Michigan men’s and women’s basketball and hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan signed 27 players to its 2026 recruiting class during the early signing period this week. From flips to five-stars, we break down the class. Plus, Michigan fired its special teams coach, Big Ten play starts for the Michigan basketball teams this weekend, and the Michigan hockey team has a massive rivalry series coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan's win streak in the rivalry came to an emphatic end with a 27-9 loss to Ohio State. Were the Wolverines' struggles more a product of game plan, execution or a stark talent gap? The crew breaks down what went wrong and what it means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We preview Saturday’s Michigan-Ohio State showdown in Ann Arbor, with updates on injuries, storylines on both sides, keys to victory and offer up our predictions. The Wolverines go for five in a row in the rivalry, and this year have postseason hopes riding on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan beat Maryland soundly Saturday. How did the Wolverines do it and does it inspire confidence for Saturday's showdown with No. 1 Ohio State? We discuss all of that and some hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football needs to win its final two games of the regular season for a shot at a playoff berth, but even it beats Maryland and No. 1 Ohio State, is a spot in the 12-team field a lock? The podcast crew debates and also previews Saturday's game against the Terrapins. Plus, recapping the latest hoops action before closing with a dive into Michigan's newest commit in the 2026 class -- Saline three-star quarterback Tommy Carr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wolverines beat Northwestern on a walk-off field goal from Dominic Zvada. We recap the action-packed five-turnover game, Andrew Marsh’s big day, what went right (and wrong) for Bryce Underwood and the environment at Wrigley Field. The men’s and women’s basketball teams continue winning. Hockey picks up a key road split at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming off a bye, the Michigan football team will head to Chicago's Wrigley Field to face Northwestern. We discuss the keys to the game and what Michigan needs to do to stay in the Big Ten title hunt. The back half of the episode covers Michigan men's and women's basketball. The men are coming off an overtime win over Wake Forest while the women are gearing up for a top-25 showdown with Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan's men's basketball team had a near-flawless season-opener, scoring 121 points in a blowout victory. The women's team is off to a 2-0 start with a pair of convincing victories, while the hockey team split a high-scoring series against Wisconsin. On the recruiting trail, the football program ended a long drought by picking up a pair of commitments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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