Too High, Low Or Just Right? Phil Steele Pos. Group Rankings, Ethan McDowell Joins To Talk Michigan Recruiting, L.J. Cason Update

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie, Anthony Broome and Chris Balas start the show by breaking down where Michigan's position groups rank in Phil Steele's national unit rankings, before our recruiting reporter, Ethan McDowell, joins to preview Victors Weekend and give more intel (Michigan on commit watch?!). We finish with thoughts on Michigan basketball, including an update on L.J. Cason's rehab and potential role for this season. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Chris Balas discuss forgotten players on the offensive side of the ball, the latest ESPN's NBA Draft mock and your questions. We are brought to you by:The Drelichman Group at UBS: Connect with financial advisor Anibal Drelichman, who is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. You can arrange a complimentary and obligation-free consultation of your portfolio and wealth plan by reaching him at 202.585.5326. Rhoback: Get 20% off your first order at Rhoback.com using promo code MCH20! https://rhoback.com/ Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie, Chris Balas and Anthony Broome discuss Michigan players on preseason All-Big Ten teams, before discussing WRs coach Micah Simon's comments on his position group in an appearance on the 'In The Trenches' podcast with Jon Jansen. Other topics include how good Bryce Underwood needs to be for Michigan to make the CFP and if Kyle Whittingham has any secret sauce playing on the West Coast. We finish with a basketball recruiting update. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome, Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie discuss takeaways and new nuggets after working on our annual football preview, addressing the alternate helmet leak (spoiler: it's a prop) and your questions. The Michigan Football Preview magazine can be ordered at https://thewolverineondemand.com/michigan-football-preview-2026/ We are brought to you by:The Drelichman Group at UBS: Connect with financial advisor Anibal Drelichman, who is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. You can arrange a complimentary and obligation-free consultation of your portfolio and wealth plan by reaching him at 202.585.5326. Rhoback: Get 20% off your first order at Rhoback.com using promo code MCH20! https://rhoback.com/ Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie, Chris Balas and Anthony Broome discuss the Michigan football team heading up to Charlevoix, Michigan, for a retreat, before getting into an eye-opening comment from Rod Moore and breaking down the defense, especially what the safety position brings to the table. We then get into Dusty May being on the verge of helping move the Dec. 21 Michigan-Duke game from Madison Square Garden to the Miami Marlins' baseball stadium. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie and Chris Balas discuss Kyle Whittingham riding in the "fastest seat in sports" to begin the IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday (and him being a badass in general), before talking about Eric Weddle slamming Bryce Underwood. We then take all of your questions on Michigan football and basketball. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie, Chris Balas and Anthony Broome break down the Michigan football coaching staff and where the Wolverines made CLEAR upgrades, before discussing anonymous coach quotes about U-M from Athlon Sports' preview magazine. We flip over to basketball and talk about Dusty May's appearance on Mackinac Island, plus some Big Ten roster news. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss Michigan's cornerbacks (a group that doesn't get talked about enough), before discussing hidden potential breakout stars. Was Clayton wrong to say Jake Guarnera is a top candidate despite the solid season he had last year? Plus, we discuss CFP expansion talk coming out of the Big Ten meetings. What are the real motives of Tony Petitti and others in charge? We talk about Morez Johnson Jr.'s decision to stay in the NBA Draft to conclude the show. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome, Clayton Sayfie and Chris Balas compare the Michigan basketball and football national titles and how each of them hold up, along with hoops' summer trip to Europe and fan questions. We are brought to you by:The Drelichman Group at UBS: Connect with financial advisor Anibal Drelichman, who is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. You can arrange a complimentary and obligation-free consultation of your portfolio and wealth plan by reaching him at 202.585.5326. Rhoback: Get 20% off your first order at Rhoback.com using promo code MCH20! https://rhoback.com/ Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Balas is joined by former Michigan basketball guard Zack Novak for a special edition of The Wolverine Podcast. Get all of your Michigan football, basketball and recruiting news on The Wolverine Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.