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- Pick/market: The biggest challenge for this team at this point is the schedule.

- Pick/market: Underwood got a 75 passing yard TD against USC last year, though through the air it was like only 20-30 yards I think.

- Pick/market: He’s a back just like any other and isn’t protected from that standpoint

- Pick/market: Michigan hasn't had the ball yet in the 4th quarter.

- Pick/market: Hard team to bet, expect maybe last week.

- Pick/market: Wow what a prediction

- Against UTEP, the article's PFF figures show Michigan's Bryce Underwood kept clean on 67.9% of 28 dropbacks. He faced pressure on nine dropbacks and completed five of seven pressured throws, while going 0-for-2 on attempts at least 20 yards downfield. These are game-specific protection and passing results, not a new quarterback role. - Michigan pressured UTEP quarterback EJ Colson on 73.3% of his dropbacks, according to the article's PFF figures, even though 11 of his 15 dropbacks were classified as non-blitz plays. That pairs high pressure with a limited blitz count in this matchup; it does not establish a newly installed pressure package or a future blitz rate. - Michigan used 33 offensive players over 73 team offensive snaps and 35 defensive players over 49 team defensive snaps against UTEP. The article counts 13 more offensive participants and 12 more defensive participants than against Oklahoma. This documents broader participation in the blowout, not individual snap totals or a new starting depth chart.

- Injury: Friday evening, in accordance with the Big Ten's new policy, the Michigan football team released its third availability report of the week, coming the night before the Wolverines' upcoming game against Iowa.

- Michigan lists Manuel Beigel as doubtful on its initial Wednesday availability report for the 2026 Iowa game. The offensive lineman has played 96 snaps this season as the RHINO sixth blocker, so his status affects an established package role. The report does not identify a replacement or confirm that he will miss the game. - Michigan cornerback Zeke Berry is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report despite Jay Hill saying Wednesday that Berry practiced Tuesday and was expected back. He missed UTEP with a nagging issue while Shamari Earls gained work. The coach's optimism does not replace the formal questionable designation or establish unrestricted availability. - Michigan right tackle Andrew Sprague is questionable for Iowa in the initial 2026 report after an issue arose in the final 24 hours before UTEP. Kyle Whittingham said the absence could last from this week to several weeks. Blake Frazier and Evan Link provide experienced tackle alternatives, but no return date or new starter is confirmed. - Michigan starting edge Dominic Nichols is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report, with no specified diagnosis or timeline. He has two sacks and a team-leading 11 pressures; reserve edges have 10 pressures and 5.5 sacks. Those depth figures describe existing production, not confirmation Nichols is out or a promised replacement workload. - Michigan's initial 2026 Iowa report lists Andrew Babalola, Braydon Alford, Micah Ka'apana, Jonathan Brown, Julius Holly and Ace Hamilton out, while reserve receiver Logan Forbes is questionable. The article identifies Babalola as the only player in the out group believed to have been competing for playing time; it provides no new return dates.

- Injury: I wonder what the heck is the mystery injury he suffered late last week on Friday

- Injury: unless brady norton is absolutely clueless, his comments suggest an injury/issue that came on suddenly, unexpectedly, and can worsen playing through it.

- WR: Penn State’s star WR is out for an extended period of time.

- Injury: Here’s what Kyle Whittingham had to say about Michigan RB Jordan Marshall’s injury status ahead of Saturday’s game versus Iowa.

- Injury: The pass game took a step forward, but injuries are starting to pile up.

- QB/DL: Doubtful he’s always been super stiff, he was never going have the bend to be a good edge

- QB/WR: PFF only grades the playes the WRs and DBs were involved in, so good coverage that gets the QB to go elsewhere in the progression isn't counted.

- Pick/market: I could see Michigan getting to 27 especially since it wouldn’t surprise me, with this being the Iowa’s QB first road game start, that Michigan’s defense gets a couple of interceptions that set up...

- QB/LB: Arch and Mateer have similar stats this year so don’t think it’s as big of difference.

- QB/OL: 3 games in New shuffled every week missing big parts Oline.

- QB: It's a battle of contrasting styles in Saturday's QB matchup: Hank Brown's safe-throw efficiency and Bryce Underwood's explosive ability through the air and on the ground.

- Coaching: Jason Beck says you learn a lot about a QB in live games.

- Coaching: It’s been 3 games with essentially a freshman QB and they have gotten better week by week.

- Pick/market: ANN ARBOR, Mich.

- QB/LB: eh i doubt there is a QB in america that gets hit in practice especially this time of year but i understand your point

- QB/LB: We knew this would happen when he got with Madison Beer.

- QB/DL: Definitely a game that will test Michigan's DT depth.

- QB: What year and who was the ND QB that clearly didn’t get into the endzone back in the 80’s but was rewarded with a TD.

- QB/LB: I don't know if he was just trying to speak it into existence or what but I was just FLOORED when a couple of weeks ago he predicted that when it is all said...

- QB/LB: A quick programming update for everyone who follows The Michigan Insider’s Monday Morning Quarterback..

- Pick/market: Michigan Football saw some of its best PFF grades of the season in Saturday’s 52-17 win over UTEP, including QB Tommy Carr, who had the highest grade on offense

- QB: Boney and Meadows were like rabid dogs being released for the first time.

- QB: That TD pass he threw was big time...doesn't matter who it's against.

- QB/DL: Meadows played his responsibility holding the edge run and still went and got the QB.

- Intel: Brice played well so he’s the starter, but Carr’s first drive was impressive.

- The embedded Wolverine panel's 2026 UTEP review cautioned that Bryce Underwood's efficient Michigan passing line did not yet show downfield success: it counted no completions on two throws of at least 20 air yards and noted that his first option was often open. This is the panel's game assessment, not a new quarterback decision or a verified change in his mechanics. - The embedded Wolverine panel attributed all three touchdowns Michigan had allowed through its first three 2026 games to coverage breakdowns. It highlighted a motion exchange that left a defender too much ground to cover, making secondary communication a concern despite the productive pass rush. That is analyst interpretation, not a confirmed staff assignment of blame.

- In Michigan's 2026 Iowa-week presser, Kyle Whittingham said Hogan's return restores a receiving option with a large catch radius, while Zack Marshall also contributed against UTEP. Mason Bonner is still being integrated as he becomes ready; the coach did not announce a new tight-end order or fixed workload. - Whittingham confirmed Bryce Underwood can use outside outlets and bubble screens against overloaded boxes, but Michigan sometimes deliberately keeps the run call to establish its ground game. That explains existing quarterback options and staff decisions, not a newly installed check system or a promise to pass against every heavy box.

- Coaching: Salesi Moa, Channing Goodwin and Kendrick Bell among those jockeying for WR3 reps.

- Coaching: Continued As far as the transfer portal, I’m looking ahead.

- After Michigan's UTEP win, Kyle Whittingham said analytics and his own judgment aligned on the fourth-and-5 attempt converted by Travis Johnson's reception. He assessed third- and fourth-down conversions together when describing the offense's success. That explains this decision, not a standing instruction to attempt every fourth-and-5. - Whittingham said Michigan wanted to get Tommy Carr game repetitions and praised his debut touchdown and productive, elusive runs against UTEP, describing him as quicker than he appears. The comments assess the reserve quarterback's performance, not a new quarterback competition or a change to Bryce Underwood's starting role. - Whittingham highlighted freshman defensive end Tariq Boney's quickness, explosiveness, developed strength and relentless pursuit after Michigan's UTEP game. He envisioned Boney and Carter Meadows as a future edge pairing. This was a developmental assessment, not an announcement that either would start or receive a fixed snap allocation. - Whittingham credited defensive tackle Jonah Lea'ea with diagnosing a screen, securing the interception and returning it for a touchdown against UTEP. His explanation identified recognition and execution by the defensive lineman, not a newly installed coverage or a change in Michigan's defensive alignment.

- Kyle Whittingham said Andrew Sprague's absence against UTEP arose within the previous 24 hours after he had taken practice reps through the week; he declined to explain the cause. Michigan moved Evan Link to left tackle and Blake Frazier to the right side. Whittingham praised that configuration despite virtually no practice together, without giving Sprague a firm return date. - Zeke Berry was a game-time decision with a nagging issue during the week. Whittingham said Michigan chose to rest him rather than risk a setback and gave Shamari Earls the work. The coach expected and hoped Berry could return the following week, but did not provide a diagnosis or an unconditional availability confirmation. - Whittingham explicitly kept Jordan Marshall at RB1 and Savion Hiter at RB2 after UTEP, praising both backs' power and ability to improve with carries. Marshall exited with a nagging issue carried over from the previous game, and the coach hoped he would be ready next week. The hypothetical discussion of Hiter eventually taking 20 carries was not a new workload commitment. - Michigan made a deliberate game-plan effort to get Andrew Marsh more touches against UTEP after underusing him in the first two games. Whittingham described Andrew and JJ as 1 and 1A in the receiver group and praised Marsh's 100-plus-yard game. That is a stated targeting adjustment, not evidence of a newly demoted receiver. - Whittingham praised Bryce Underwood's 19-of-25 passing against UTEP, his progressions, timely release and avoiding interceptions, alongside improved OL work. He separately called Michigan's six fumbles through three games in 2026 a major concern. The clean passing assessment does not mean the team avoided all turnovers.

- OL/LB: I’m not an expert by any means, but from what I can gather from those who know more (TFJS, Sam, MGoBlog,etc)… the run game issues are more related to scheme and the way defenses...

- OL/RB: Yes, we’ve all stated that the run scheme of East and West is an issue….

- RB: Be our starting RB.

- OL: In the summer as there was talk whether he would come camp or not.

- Coaching: Zone vs Man percentages will change based on the opposing QB, receiver options, etc.

- QB/DL: Michigan has surrendered just three touchdowns in three games, and those strong defensive efforts have allowed the Wolverines to emerge unscathed from the non-conference slate despite growing pains on offense.

- Coaching: On Jake Guarnera and the interior offensive line so far Jake has played outstanding.

- Pick/market: to come Inside Michigan Football Radio Show (WCSX Radio), 7-8 pm | Coach Kyle Whittingham, Assistant Marques Hagans and Receiver Andrew Marsh I'll have updates here until ~7:45 p.m.

- TE/LB: The third receiver and tight end will eventually come into play

- OL: Don't like our guard play and center is good but as good as we've had in the past.

- RB: Agree, like a ms offense, wasting talent jetting backs instead of running inside zone

- OL: Especially with our lackluster o-line

- WR/LB: TMI Hack: Read headline, subtract star and then see evaluation.

- WR: he said I’m more worried about Moa and Johnson at this point.

- Offense: Agreed, saw an obvious chop block by the rt tackle a few plays ago.

- LB: It feels like this offense figured some things out in the pass game and run game.

- Practice: Half the coaches last year coming out of Nate Marshall’s locker before practice

- DL: Call me crazy, but this kid is going to be the best DE we’ve had since Hutch.

- Defense: "It's really competitive, but it's a fun competitive." — Tariq Boney on the depth the defense has and how it's handled in practice

- LB: His son came KC and I think I’m most pleasantly surprised about the linebacker play.

- Intel: Everyone seems to be missing the main reason that resale prices are terribly low for Michigan...The Western game.

- LB: we had a sprinkler hose that watered the football practice field that we would unhook and spray freshman and the equivalent of tiktokers as punishment.

- Intel: Steve Frazier says Blake Frazier is God’s gift to football.

- Intel: On today’s Out of the Blue podcast, Jared and Andrew break down the key matchups and and make predictions for Michigan Football vs Iowa

- Intel: Gave me very little Confidence moving forward Just ugly football

- Intel: This year instead of sorting teams by # of losses and picking the teams with the lowest number they're gonna let ChatGPT do it.

- Intel: This week, we give our best Big Ten football bets for Michigan vs Iowa, USC vs Oregon, and every other matchup in the conference

- Intel: Should be the standard for all conferences, and at all levels of football where applicable.

- Intel: Here are 5 things that mattered from Kyle Whittingham's recent appearance on Inside Michigan Football

- Intel: Going to be at this one, was hoping for a night game so i didnt have to book a hotel on friday night

- Intel: He got some snaps on Sat but way less than Moa and Johnson...

- Intel: I hate to ever give credence to Balas, but Sprague was a huge ****** and held himself out of the bowl game.

- Intel: Not playing in the bowl game after your HC is fired for banging his assistant is not the same thing as holding out mid season lol

- Intel: I thought he meant, if you play the field position game, it's hard for teams to sustain long drives, so they settle for FGs, and lose.

- Intel: Bryce Underwood "took care of the football when he threw it," and that was the biggest thing for him.

- Intel: Yep, because running with that young Sheronly Fans worked out really well!

- Intel: Shamari Earls thrown at a couple times on this possession and he's held up well.

- DL: Hill out there bringing the edge rushers from the depth.

- Intel: He did look comfortable out there, I’m happy he’s getting reps.

- Intel: just incredible how Hill just unleashed the d line ...