Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4/5/26

Tony and Andrew preview the Michigan vs UConn title game and break down why tempo will be a deciding factor for the matchup.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4/5/26
Tony and Andrew preview the Michigan vs UConn title game and break down why tempo will be a deciding factor for the matchup.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. &ldquo;Hail, Yes!&rdquo; is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

Michigan is inevitable: Previewing national title game after Wolverines CRUSH Arizona

We're a month away from the start of the college football season and the "Hail Yes!" podcast crew is here to break it down. What should be the expectations for Michigan football in Year 1 under Kyle Whittingham? Then the guys make predictions for how many games Michigan will win and look at some comps for Whittingham and Michigan for realistic expectations.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

We're a month away from the start of the college football season and the "Hail Yes!" podcast crew is here to break it down. What should be the expectations for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/michiganfootball">Michigan football</a> in Year 1 under Kyle Whittingham? Then the guys make predictions for how many games Michigan will win and look at some comps for Whittingham and Michigan for realistic expectations.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

What will be Michigan football's record this year?

Andrew and Tony were live just moments after Michigan football finished up its media availability at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, where new coach Kyle Whittingham made his first appearance on behalf of the Wolverines. Whittingham was asked about all kinds of subjects, from the scandals on campus to Bryce Underwood in Year 2, and the guys break down the biggest moments. Was Whittingham trying to temper expectations for the first time? And what should we make of his comments on Bryce Underwood saying he's the best player to ever come out of the state of Michigan?

For all that and more, listen to the episode above. 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Andrew and Tony were live just moments after Michigan football finished up its media availability at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, where new coach Kyle Whittingham made his first appearance on behalf of the Wolverines. Whittingham was asked about all kinds of subjects, from the scandals on campus to Bryce Underwood in Year 2, and the guys break down the biggest moments. Was Whittingham trying to temper expectations for the first time? And what should we make of his comments on Bryce Underwood saying he's the best player to ever come out of the state of Michigan?
For all that and more, listen to the episode above.&nbsp;
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Was Kyle Whittingham tempering expectations for Michigan football at Big Ten media day?

Tony and Andrew are back to discuss the chaos at Michigan as athletic director Warde Manuel has once again been the talk of college athletics. Can he survive this latest wave of momentum to start fresh? And how has he been able to make it this far?

The guys break down that and everything you need to know about the messy current situation in Michigan athletics. 

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Tony and Andrew are back to discuss the chaos at Michigan as athletic director Warde Manuel has once again been the talk of college athletics. Can he survive this latest wave of momentum to start fresh? And how has he been able to make it this far?
The guys break down that and everything you need to know about the messy current situation in Michigan athletics.&nbsp;
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffreep.com%2Fsports&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRHChan%40freepress.com%7Cea32a0f6f28943f8a74f08ddd9f514e1%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C638906368818399870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aJnu4YKCVIXE15fE%2BueVYw6PR1wu6WBCALXWyNTREVY%3D&amp;reserved=0" aria-label="Link freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Michigan is inevitable: Previewing national title game after Wolverines CRUSH Arizona

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