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- Former Michigan coordinator Al Borges identified Bryce Underwood's reads, fundamentals and decision-making as the first offensive fixes after Western Michigan, while the analysts questioned whether he should receive the entire Oklahoma game without announcing any actual quarterback change. - Borges linked Michigan's hesitant offensive-line play and inconsistent rushing attack to Western Michigan's defensive-line movement, recommending a settled five-man line, more pocket movement and perimeter runs as possible counters rather than reporting adopted changes. - Former Michigan coordinator Ron English credited the defense for allowing only field goals across 71 snaps but highlighted Western Michigan's sustained drives, including a 20-play possession, as reasons to improve communication, tackling and pre-snap coverage disguise. - English identified Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's running threat as a specific preparation requirement for Michigan, making quarterback-run discipline a matchup concern beyond the coverage corrections discussed in the review.

- QB: Whittingham on Bryce: The speed of the game is always faster than practice, no matter how much you practice.

- Coaching: I don’t disagree, i’m simply saying that last year we had below average quarterback play, and obviously below average coaching and found a way to win nine games.

- QB/OL: Michigan escaped its season opener with a victory that was equal parts miraculous, controversial and concerning.

- Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Bryce Underwood remains the starting quarterback for now but must improve to keep the job, without announcing a replacement or a quarterback rotation. - Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes with a touchdown and an interception against Western Michigan, added 47 rushing yards and a score, and also fumbled on a scramble, leaving both accuracy and ball security under scrutiny. - Underwood identified six consequential plays to correct and admitted reverting to some of last season's footwork habits during the opener despite believing his fundamentals had improved overall. - Underwood said he was comfortable with Michigan's new offense after substantial study and attributed the opening-game problems to his performance rather than difficulty learning the system.

- Michigan's podcast analysts advocated more downhill runs and fewer off-tackle attempts against Oklahoma, presenting a proposed adjustment rather than a confirmed change in the coaching staff's game plan. - Michigan's panel suggested asking Bryce which plays and receiver routes he prefers so the passing plan supports his execution and chemistry, rather than relying only on coaching his footwork and reads. - Michigan's tempo discussion emphasized keeping the defense off balance without necessarily trying to score as quickly as possible, while identifying longer sustained possessions as an offensive priority.

- In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's Saturday clash with No. - 10 Oklahoma, offering their keys for the Wolverines and predictions for the matchup. - The episode can be heard in the embedded link below. - They open with a look at what must change for Michigan's offense. - They discuss the needed improvement on the offensive line, and urgency to get the Wolverines' run...

- Intel: Week 1 was bad on so many levels, but make no mistake, KW is an excellent, proven football coach.

- Intel: Tyler Stockton says Chris Bracy was a surprise at first, but after a couple practices it was clear he’s a “damn good football player.”

- Practice: Then we lose someone for the year and everyone is wondering why we tackle.