With Michigan football's second bye week behind us, Tony and Rainer thought it'd be as good of a time as any to look back at some of the many inconsistencies between what Sherrone Moore and his staff indicated would happen and what the product ended up looking like. For example, all offseason the word coming out of the Wolverines' facility was this was going to be an explosive offense, yet the Wolverines have been one of the least affective offensive units in the country. Did Michigan mislead with this rhetoric, or did the staff misidentify the talent? And which is more damning? 

After a lengthy discussion, Andrew joins the show and the guys share their predictions for the Northwestern game and whether or not Michigan can lock up an appearance in a bowl game. 

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With Michigan football's second bye week behind us, Tony and Rainer thought it'd be as good of a time as any to look back at some of the many inconsistencies between what Sherrone Moore and his staff indicated would happen and what the product ended up looking like. For example, all offseason the word coming out of the Wolverines' facility was this was going to be an explosive offense, yet the Wolverines have been one of the least affective offensive units in the country. Did Michigan mislead with this rhetoric, or did the staff misidentify the talent? And which is more damning? 
After a lengthy discussion, Andrew joins the show and the guys share their predictions for the Northwestern game and whether or not Michigan can lock up an appearance in a bowl game. 
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Did Michigan football mislead or misidentify talent on disappointing 2024 team?

Michigan football has hit its second bye week, and at 5-5, it's the perfect time to look at the Wolverines' season from a big-picture view. The guys open the show by talking about the underwhelming season from the coaching staff – top to bottom – and what shakeups could be in order. Then, Tony, Rainer and Andrew have a spirited debate about who is ultimately at fault for Michigan's disastrous season, and whether Sherrone Moore or Jim Harbaugh deserves more blame.

After the break, the guys discuss the groundswell of rumors and noise surrounding Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood and whether the nation's top recruit will flip from LSU to Michigan. Is going all-out on Underwood the right move? And what is the likelihood that the Wolverines actually land the superstar recruit? Then, the crew makes its picks for the college games across the nation this week, and briefly discusses the Michigan basketball squad and what to make of its start.

<a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" aria-label="Link Michigan football">Michigan football</a> has hit its second bye week, and at 5-5, it's the perfect time to look at the Wolverines' season from a big-picture view. The guys open the show by talking about the underwhelming season from the coaching staff – top to bottom – and what shakeups could be in order. Then, Tony, Rainer and Andrew have a spirited debate about who is ultimately at fault for Michigan's disastrous season, and whether Sherrone Moore or Jim Harbaugh deserves more blame.
After the break, the guys discuss the groundswell of rumors and noise surrounding <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/11/09/bryce-underwood-full-skills-on-display-in-playoff-win-over-saline/76130222007/" aria-label="Link Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood">Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood</a> and whether the nation's top recruit will flip from LSU to Michigan. Is going all-out on Underwood the right move? And what is the likelihood that the Wolverines actually land the superstar recruit? Then, the crew makes its picks for the college games across the nation this week, and briefly discusses the Michigan basketball squad and what to make of its start.

Who's to blame for Michigan football's season? And can the Wolverines land Bryce Underwood?

It's not everyday that we'd start a show in November talking about basketball over football, but that's just how impressive Michigan basketball was in its first game under Dusty May. The Wolverines smashed Cleveland State, 101-53, in their season opener and looked efficient and smooth while doing so. The biggest star of the day was Yale transfer Danny Wolf, and Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how impressive Wolf was, how real this Michigan performance was and if it's too early to get (really) excited about this year's Michigan basketball squad.

Then after the break, the guys look back on Michigan football's tough loss to Oregon, and if the Wolverines stand any chance against an Indiana squad that suddenly looks like a buzz saw. And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for Michigan's game on the road at Indiana, plus the other biggest games around the country.

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It's not everyday that we'd start a show in November talking about basketball over football, but that's just how impressive <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" aria-label="Link Michigan basketball">Michigan basketball</a> was in its first game under Dusty May. The Wolverines smashed Cleveland State, 101-53, in their season opener and looked efficient and smooth while doing so. The biggest star of the day was Yale transfer Danny Wolf, and Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how impressive Wolf was, how real this Michigan performance was and if it's too early to get (really) excited about this year's Michigan basketball squad.
Then after the break, the guys look back on Michigan football's tough loss to Oregon, and if the Wolverines stand any chance against an Indiana squad that suddenly looks like a buzz saw. And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for Michigan's game on the road at Indiana, plus the other biggest games around the country.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Is Michigan basketball THAT good? Plus Indiana football preview

Tony and Rainer are back after Michigan's big win over a surging Michigan State team, but of course the game was overshadowed by the antics on the field after. The guys share their thoughts on the fight, what to make of it and what it means going forward. Plus, how Michigan was able to knock off MSU despite getting dominated in time or possession. 
Then after the break, Tony and Rainer preview the matchup with top-ranked Oregon and whether or not the Wolverines can pull out another big win. 
And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for the Michigan vs. Oregon game and some other big matchups around the country.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Tony and Rainer are back after Michigan's big win over a surging Michigan State team, but of course the game was overshadowed by the antics on the field after. The guys share their thoughts on the fight, what to make of it and what it means going forward. Plus, how Michigan was able to knock off MSU despite getting dominated in time or possession.  Then after the break, Tony and Rainer preview the matchup with top-ranked Oregon and whether or not the Wolverines can pull out another big win.  And last but not least, Andrew joins the guys to make predictions for the Michigan vs. Oregon game and some other big matchups around the country.
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

What to make of Michigan vs. MSU fight, plus what to expect vs. Oregon

Michigan and Michigan State enter their annual rivalry game in completely different spots. The Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season over Iowa, while the Wolverines have lost two straight games as their offense has continued to sputter. Can the Wolverines get the train back on the track in time to beat a hungry Michigan State team? Tony and Rainer open the show by talking about how Michigan and Sherrone Moore got in this position in the first place and how it can be resolved.

Then after the break, the guys discuss who has the advantage between the Wolverines and Spartans on offense, defense, and special teams and which team has the better coaching staff. Last but not least, Tony, Rainer and Andrew share their predictions for the rivalry game and take a look at some of the other big games around the country.

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/" aria-label="Link Michigan">Michigan</a> and <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/spartans/" aria-label="Link Michigan State">Michigan State</a> enter their annual rivalry game in completely different spots. The <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2024/10/19/michigan-state-football-iowa-game-recap-aidan-chiles/75760156007/" aria-label="Link Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season over Iowa">Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season over Iowa</a>, while the <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2024/10/19/michigan-football-grades-vs-illinois-simply-unacceptable/75753258007/" aria-label="Link Wolverines have lost two straight games as their offense has continued to sputter.">Wolverines have lost two straight games as their offense has continued to sputter.</a> Can the Wolverines get the train back on the track in time to beat a hungry Michigan State team? Tony and Rainer open the show by talking about how Michigan and Sherrone Moore got in this position in the first place and how it can be resolved.
Then after the break, the guys discuss who has the advantage between the Wolverines and Spartans on offense, defense, and special teams and which team has the better coaching staff. Last but not least, Tony, Rainer and Andrew share their predictions for the rivalry game and take a look at some of the other big games around the country.
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Can Michigan football end its free fall in time to beat Michigan State?

With a new quarterback under center and half the season behind them, it's a perfect time for the Michigan Wolverines (4-2) to turn the page on a frustrating season thus far. The Wolverines have named 25-year-old veteran quarterback Jack Tuttle as their starting quarterback coming off the bye week after Tuttle came into the game in relief against Washington in Week 6. Tony and Rainer start the show by discussing whether or not the second QB switch this season can change Michigan's year and if Tuttle is the guy to lead the Wolverines.



After a quick break, the guys preview the matchup with a surprisingly-tough Illinois squad, where the Wolverines are a 3½-point favorite on the road. And last but not least, Andrew joins the show and the guys make some picks for some huge games across the country.

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With a new quarterback under center and half the season behind them, it's a perfect time for the Michigan Wolverines (4-2) to turn the page on a frustrating season thus far. The Wolverines have named 25-year-old veteran quarterback Jack Tuttle as their starting quarterback coming off the bye week after Tuttle came into the game in relief against Washington in Week 6. Tony and Rainer start the show by discussing whether or not the second QB switch this season can change Michigan's year and if Tuttle is the guy to lead the Wolverines.
 
After a quick break, the guys preview the matchup with a surprisingly-tough Illinois squad, where the Wolverines are a 3½-point favorite on the road. And last but not least, Andrew joins the show and the guys make some picks for some huge games across the country.
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What to make of Michigan naming Jack Tuttle starting QB ahead of Illinois game

It certainly wasn't the start to the season anyone around the Michigan football program would've dreamed of, especially aesthetically, but there's a lot of football to play for the Wolverines. With six games completed and a bye week on the schedule, Tony and Rainer sit down to give the Wolverines some grades at the midpoint of the season. How bad were the quarterbacks? Was there anything positive on the offense? And what should we make of Michigan's defense under Wink Martindale. 

Then after the break, the guys talk about where Michigan can improve in the second half of the season and what can be reasonably expected. 

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It certainly wasn't the start to the season anyone around the <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan football</a> program would've dreamed of, especially aesthetically, but there's a lot of football to play for the Wolverines. With six games completed and a bye week on the schedule, Tony and Rainer sit down to give the Wolverines some grades at the midpoint of the season. How bad were the quarterbacks? Was there anything positive on the offense? And what should we make of Michigan's defense under Wink Martindale. 
Then after the break, the guys talk about where Michigan can improve in the second half of the season and what can be reasonably expected. 
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at <a href="http://freep.com/sports">freep.com/sports</a>.

Midseason review for Michigan football: What went wrong for Wolverines and what can improve?

Time to hit the road! For the first time this season, the Michigan Wolverines will play a game away from the Big House after going 4-1 in their opening slate in Ann Arbor. The road trip isn't coming at a great time, though, as the Wolverines offense continues to sputter. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how Michigan's offense really made no tangible strides after the ugly win over USC and what that means going forward.

After the first break, the guys talk about the Washington matchup and how the Wolverines matchup against a Huskies team that will look completely different from the team Michigan beat in the national title game just a few months ago.

And last but not least, Andrew joins the show and the guys make predictions for who will win the Michigan game, plus other games around the country.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Time to hit the road! For the first time this season, the <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan Wolverines</a> will play a game away from the Big House after going 4-1 in their opening slate in Ann Arbor. The road trip isn't coming at a great time, though, as the Wolverines offense continues to sputter. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how Michigan's offense really made no tangible strides after the ugly win over USC and what that means going forward.
After the first break, the guys talk about the Washington matchup and how the Wolverines matchup against a Huskies team that will look completely different from the team Michigan beat in the national title game just a few months ago.
And last but not least, Andrew joins the show and the guys make predictions for who will win the Michigan game, plus other games around the country.
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Will Michigan football ever be able to fix its offense?

The Michigan Wolverines are coming off their biggest win of the season, an upset of USC at the Big House, but is Michigan's run-first style sustainable? Tony and Rainer open the show discussing how the Wolverines were able to knock off USC despite throwing the ball just 12 times and how far this team can really go playing that kind of football. Then, the guys preview the Minnesota matchup and talk about what Michigan fans can expect now that the book is out on the Alex Orji-led offense. 



Then after the break, Andrew joins to make predictions for the Michigan (-9) vs. Minnesota game, plus some of the other massive games around the country this weekend, including Alabama vs. Georgia. 



Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

The <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/wolverines/">Michigan Wolverines</a> are coming off their biggest win of the season, an upset of USC at the Big House, but is Michigan's run-first style sustainable? Tony and Rainer open the show discussing how the Wolverines were able to knock off USC despite throwing the ball just 12 times and how far this team can really go playing that kind of football. Then, the guys preview the Minnesota matchup and talk about what Michigan fans can expect now that the book is out on the Alex Orji-led offense. 
 
Then after the break, Andrew joins to make predictions for the Michigan (-9) vs. Minnesota game, plus some of the other massive games around the country this weekend, including Alabama vs. Georgia. 
 
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Michigan football rediscovered its identity just in time to beat USC, but is it sustainable?

It’s another huge week for Michigan football with the Wolverines set to host Big Ten newcomers USC for the first time. However, headlines this week have been dominated by Sherrone Moore announcing that he’s making a change at the quarterback position. Out is Davis Warren, winner of the quarterback competition in the offseason, and in comes Alex Orji. Tony and Rainer debate whether this was the right move and if it signifies a strong change or a sign of further concern. 

Then after the break, the guys talk about the matchup with USC and what problems the Trojans present.

And last but not least, Andrew joins the show to take a look across college football this week and the crew shares their predictions for Michigan vs. USC.

Read all about the Michigan Wolverines, including some great pieces by Tony and Rainer, by heading to our website at freep.com/sports

It’s another huge week for Michigan football with the Wolverines set to host Big Ten newcomers USC for the first time. However, headlines this week have been dominated by Sherrone Moore announcing that he’s making a change at the quarterback position. Out is Davis Warren, winner of the quarterback competition in the offseason, and in comes Alex Orji. Tony and Rainer debate whether this was the right move and if it signifies a strong change or a sign of further concern. Then after the break, the guys talk about the matchup with USC and what problems the Trojans present. And last but not least, Andrew joins the show to take a look across college football this week and the crew shares their predictions for Michigan vs. USC.
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Michigan football benches Davis Warren for Alex Orji — panic or pragmatic?

Hosted by Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday 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 Rainer, the Big Ten insider, 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 Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday 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 Rainer, the Big Ten insider, 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.

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