THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Michigan falls 20-14 to Minnesota — and Jake Butt & Devin Gardner say this one was worse than Iowa. Full film breakdown of Michigan football vs Minnesota: why Bryce Underwood is guessing on reads, why the movement throws disappeared, the unblocked defenders, 180 total yards at 3.7 per play, and the Tommy Carr question heading into the bye week. In this Michigan vs Minnesota All-22 breakdown, Jake and Devin show the missed TD, the 4th-down throwaway, the mesh-point guesses, and why they want a real QB competition during the bye. Hit subscribe to help us get to 20K — fan grievance show next.

How did Michigan lose to Iowa? Former Michigan captains Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down a devastating loss to the Hawkeyes, decided on a back-shoulder touchdown with two seconds left. Michigan outgained Iowa 429 yards of total offense, won the ground game 153-58, and got the best game of Bryce Underwood's young career.  So what went wrong? Devin charted every pass play Coach Beck called (31 of them) and shows how the game plan is setting Bryce up to succeed: half-field reads, sprint outs, and a "get in the fight" pocket touchdown.  Jake goes to the film on the run game, including the hat-for-hat blocking that finally sprang Jordan Marshall, the red-zone interception, and a D-line hold that went uncalled. THE BLUE PRINT is your home for the best conversation around the Michigan Wolverines, hosted by former Michigan captains Jake Butt and Devin Gardner.

Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 after trailing 14-7 — but the film tells a bigger story. Bryce Underwood's progress, Andrew Marsh's 10-catch breakout, and what MUST be fixed before Iowa's No.1 defense. Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down every snap from Victory Sunday: Bryce Underwood 19-of-25 for 223 yards and 2 TDs, Marsh (10-105-1TD) and JJ Buchanan (7-92-1TD) exploding, the dominant defensive line depth, and the offensive line communication issues that can't show up vs Phil Parker. Plus grades, best throw of the season, Tommy Carr's debut, and Iowa preview. This is Michigan Wolverines film breakdown with pre-snap hypothesis, RPO growth, deep-ball mechanics, and Big Ten takeaways for Michigan football fans.

Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 — and for the first time this season, the offense looked like it had a real plan.  Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down every snap of Bryce Underwood's best game as a Wolverine, plus the run-game details up front that turned good plays into what should have been touchdowns. Bryce threw for 111 yards with ZERO interceptions and led Michigan in rushing — 18 carries, 87 yards and a score. The stats don't tell the story though. The poise before the snap, the patience in the run game, the throw he refused to force, and the fake that blocked a safety without ever touching him do.   Then Dev takes you inside the film: the crack pole that was a touchdown waiting to happen, the speed-option blocks that spring Bryce's long score, the free rusher nobody saw coming, and the two-pancake finish that showed what this offense looks like when every detail lands.  Next, Jake takes you into what he saw on the tape. You're going to want to hear it.

Michigan survived Western Michigan — but the film is UGLY.  Jake Butt & Devin Gardner break down the 3 turnovers, 9 penalties, and why Bryce Underwood's decision-making has Michigan fans worried before Oklahoma. Former Michigan captains go inside the film room: first down production, why the run game stalled vs stacked boxes, the sight-adjust misses that handcuff the play caller, and the OL communication breakdowns where 6 couldn't block 4. Plus the hospital ball, the smiling reaction, and why "double plus" plays will decide the Oklahoma game.  What was your biggest takeaway — Turnovers, Penalties, or Bryce's reads? Drop it below — best comments make the Mailbag!