The Michigan Man Podcast Mike Fitzpatrick

The battle for The Little Brown Jug might not be what it once was, but it is still the most coveted piece of crockery in all of sports. Joining me today with his thoughts on Saturday nights matchup is the radio play by play voice of The Gophers, Mike Grimm

The first road game of the year can be dicey. Especially when you're playing an improved team in a crazy stadium in scorching mid 90 degree weather. Even though we're 4-0 there are still questions about just how good this Michigan team really is. We should get some more answers this Saturday in Lincoln. Joining us with his thoughts is Wolverin beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive

This Saturday Michigan will be tested by the number 1 run defense in college football after four weeks. Can they slow Michigan down? My guest today says they have to or it will be a long day. Joining us this week is the radio play by play voice of the Huskers Greg Sharpe

My guest today says it's ok if Michigan is not hitting on all cylinders in September. This is a very talented group of players and coaches, and they know work needs to be done. He also said that based on the last two seasons there is no reason to believe we won't be peaking in November when those guys from C-Bus pay us a visit. With us today is beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic

Rutgers started out last year going 3-0. Then only found one win the rest of the way. My guest today says this years team has a completely different vibe though. How different? We'll find out Saturday in The Big House. With us today is Rutgers beat writer Pat Lanni from NJ.Com and The Newark Star-Ledger

My guest today says Saturday Night is another opportunity to fine tune the running game and sharpen our tools for the rugged B10 season that starts next week. With us today is Chris Balas from The Wolverine Magazine and The Wolverine ON3