⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Sophomore Andrew Marsh begins the episode by discussing his outstanding first season in Ann Arbor and looking ahead to the opportunities ahead in 2026. - Then, new Wide Receivers Coach Micah Simon stops by around the 9:30 mark to detail his journey into coaching and share his thoughts on the The Wolverines' wide receivers.

- ### Top Actionable Intel - This is a detailed Michigan offense spring review from Wolverine247. Biggest overall signal: the staff likes the roster's offensive talent more than last year, but Bryce Underwood's development still decides the ceiling. - QB Bryce Underwood is not being handled with automatic-star treatment. The staff praises his work ethic and leadership, but publicly keeps stressing that he has to improve for Michigan to contend. - QB Tommy Carr made a strong spring impression and looks like a potential steal from the 2026 class. He is not a threat to Underwood, but he may be good enough to matter in the QB2 conversation. - RB Savion Hiter is one of the most-hyped freshmen on the roster and is expected to be an immediate-impact player even with Jordan Marshall back.

- OL: Michigan Football OL Jake Guarnera shared about his move to center and some key focus areas for the group on this week’s In The Trenches podcast

- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways - Kyle Whittingham culture fit: Whittingham has fully embraced Michigan's storied traditions after the Rich Rodriguez era failed culturally; former players and current roster have responded positively to his philosophy of respecting institutional fabric while bringing smash-mouth, physical football. - QB run game expansion: Michigan will run Bryce Underwood significantly more than last year under Jason Beck's offense; the question is how much they lean on it in-game versus practice, balanced against pass development and protecting a rebuilt OL. - Savion Hester's rare feel for running: The freshman RB shows exceptional patience and vision at the line (6'1", 215 lb, won't go down on first contact); coaches note he possesses maturity and instincts uncommon in freshmen, suggesting the run game won't fall off despite OL youth. - Receiver depth upgrade: Andrew Marsh is a legitimate No. 1 (emerging as dynamic threat), J.J. Buchanan is a clear No. 2 with physical presence for contested/jump-ball catches (6'1" body at receiver position); receivers 3–5 expected to be impact guys, addressing Michigan's historic weakness on contested plays.

- OL: RG: ‘No contact initiated so, I knew you was being a baby’ Trey: That’s what I’m sayin Good ol fashioned ball bustin - funny stuff

- OL: "And that's been something I've really noticed is we're not making the same mistakes..." How refreshing to hear this...!!

- Bryce Young would need 4-5x designed QB runs vs. last year to hit 150 attempts; not comparable to Dampier.