One was expected, another was expected, written off, and then became a big surprise as if from out of nowhere. Michigan football received a commitment from former UMass cornerback Josh Wallace, the former team captain who shores up perhaps the only question mark on the entire team -- who will play opposite Will Johnson at corner? What his commitment means for the team as well as how he played up to this point. Basketball surprised by getting a pledge from former Tennessee power forward Oliver Nkamhoua, who had reportedly eliminated the Wolverines days ago. Then, we move onto some recent 247Spo ..read more

When we spoke to Jim Harbaugh on Thursday, he said that the offense will be more balanced and that he anticipates that there will be about 10% more passing attempts than last year. Why that's important, not just for this year, but for the years to come. Then, Kirk Herbstreit believes Michigan football has what it takes to win it all. We share what he said and our thoughts on the matter. And former Wolverines defensive tackle Phillip Paea just committed to Oklahoma with two years remaining. Why he's a modern marvel with a potential eight years at the college level. Support Us By Supporting Our ..read more

We've never seen Jim Harbaugh so ebullient at this point in the offseason. He and the Michigan football staff -- along with many other heavy hitters in the Big Ten and beyond -- descended upon Detroit for the SMSB football showcase. Why that camp returning to its mid-2010s form is a huge thing for recruiting and the Wolverines. And then, breaking down our biggest takeaways from Jim Harbaugh's 25-minute press conference. Then, some players we spoke to at Will Johnson's camp and why what they said is crucial to the team's success -- now and down the road. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! B ..read more

We can't be alone in remembering the last time we had big expectations for Michigan football along with the rest of the college football world only to see the Wolverines falter embarrassingly. We're going back to 2007 and sharing what makes this team different despite many parallels. Then, ESPN ranks Michigan football's offense fifth in future rankings, and recruiting has changed in a big way we've only seen recently when Jim Harbaugh first arrived. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use pro ..read more

We're back with the Michigan Mailbag, taking all your Michigan football questions! This week, on the culture change, some recruiting notes, Michigan being in line to get its 1000th win in program history this year, and even a trolling question from a concerned rival fan. All of that and more on our weekly mailbag episode! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Built Bar B ..read more

Jim Harbaugh continues his offseason redemption tour, making yet another top 25 coaches in college football list among the upper, upper echelon of those in the sport. We discuss that and where he came from, then get into some weird comments from former Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud before discussing the neutral-site game for MSU and Penn State to close out the regular season -- and how weird that is that it was flexed to Ford Field. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo co ..read more

Michigan football either didn't do its due diligence or it didn't care -- either way a bad look for the athletic department -- when it came to Shemy Schembechler's social media. Our thoughts on that as well as some of the vitriolic response from some in the fan base. Why grace and forgiveness are lost virtues in our modern world and how to really change hearts and minds. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they’ll throw in a free custom birddog ..read more

With Caleb Love apparently not passing University of Michigan admissions and now not transferring to Ann Arbor, the Michigan Mailbag took several questions on the admissions process, as well as what hypothetical changes should be made. We tackle that and the rest of your Michigan football and basketball questions! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Built Bar Built Bar ..read more

We've seen 2023 Heisman Trophy odds circulating of late and for whatever reason, some unproven quarterbacks are all ahead of some Michigan football players who enter a high-stakes season loaded with talent. We get into that, why the Wolverines also need to take more advantage of J.J. McCarthy's ability, not just for 2023 success but also future success. Then how adding Shemy Schembechler to the recruiting department shows that the holistic, transformational, not transactional, approach can really pay off. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Bird ..read more

Sherrone Moore appeared on the In the Trenches podcast on Wednesday and broke down every level of the Michigan football offense. We delve into what he said about the offensive line, wide receivers, and then get deeper into some minutiae about his comments on the running backs and QB J.J. McCarthy that really have us salivating. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get y ..read more