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.

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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.
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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.

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What will be Michigan football's record this year?

Andrew Birkle, Shawn Windsor, Tony Garcia, Graham Couch and Chris Solari were LIVE on a massive crossover show from the Freep Sports Show, Spartan Speak and Hail Yes! The guys open the show by discussing the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry game on Saturday and what's at stake for both teams at the Big House. That conversation ventures into the changing college sports landscape and how much fans are still truly invested with players in their first rivalry game. Does it feel like this game has no juice? Then, the guys talk a little bit of college basketball after both the Spartans and Wolverines opened the season with wins on Monday. Who will be the better team this year and go further in March Madness?

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Andrew Birkle, Shawn Windsor, Tony Garcia, Graham Couch and Chris Solari were LIVE on a massive crossover show from the Freep Sports Show, Spartan Speak and Hail Yes! The guys open the show by discussing the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry game on Saturday and what's at stake for both teams at the Big House. That conversation ventures into the changing college sports landscape and how much fans are still truly invested with players in their first rivalry game. Does it feel like this game has no juice? Then, the guys talk a little bit of college basketball after both the Spartans and Wolverines opened the season with wins on Monday. Who will be the better team this year and go further in March Madness?
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Do Michigan & MSU fans still care about rivalry as much in transfer portal era?

Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia were LIVE on Hail Yes! to discuss rivalry week in the Mitten State. Both the Spartans and Wolverines are limping into this year's game in Ann Arbor, but that means a win would go a long ways for both programs. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing the U-M-MSU game and if new coach Kyle Whittingham really understands the rivalry and where it sits in the pecking order after perhaps overcompensating with his comments in reference to Ohio State after the Rutgers game. Then the guys get to some news and notes, including that Tommy Carr has been named Michigan's starter for the "foreseeable future" and that the kicking competition might be opened up.

All that and more with Tony and Andrew.

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Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia were LIVE on Hail Yes! to discuss rivalry week in the Mitten State. Both the Spartans and Wolverines are limping into this year's game in Ann Arbor, but that means a win would go a long ways for both programs. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing the U-M-MSU game and if new coach Kyle Whittingham really understands the rivalry and where it sits in the pecking order after perhaps overcompensating with his comments in reference to Ohio State after the Rutgers game. Then the guys get to some news and notes, including that Tommy Carr has been named Michigan's starter for the "foreseeable future" and that the kicking competition might be opened up.
All that and more with Tony and Andrew.
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Does Kyle Whittingham understand Michigan-MSU rivalry?

Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia were LIVE on Hail Yes! to discuss the #Michiganfootball loss to #Indiana in Week 8 at the Big House. Where do the Wolverines go from here after benching Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr, who didn't provide the same spark against the Hoosiers that he did in the Penn State game. How much blame should offensive coordinator Jason Beck get for an offense that just doesn't have answers? And what does a successful season look like for Michigan football from here on out? 

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Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia were LIVE on Hail Yes! to discuss the #Michiganfootball loss to #Indiana in Week 8 at the Big House. Where do the Wolverines go from here after benching Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr, who didn't provide the same spark against the Hoosiers that he did in the Penn State game. How much blame should offensive coordinator Jason Beck get for an offense that just doesn't have answers? And what does a successful season look like for Michigan football from here on out?&nbsp;
All that and more with Tony and Andrew.&nbsp;
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