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TheWolverine.com is the most iconic Michigan Wolverines fan site and magazine. Led by an experienced and uber-talented team of Michigan Wolverine sports and recruiting insiders, fans will have unparalleled access to breaking news, inside scoop and analysis.

    Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?

    Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh?

    The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including Top 100 Center Valley (Pa.) Southern Lehigh tight end Andrew Olesh.
    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:21) - Having QB recruits locked in early
    (04:26) - What happened with Maxwell Roy?
    (06:30) - Michigan's potential WR haul
    (07:27) - Jordon Davison update
    (08:26) - Michigan's NIL changes
    (10:11) - Updated cornerback board
    (12:07) - Chris Ewald and DJ Pickett
    (12:38) - Ceiling of 2025 class
    (13:58) - Last meal on earth for EJ
    (14:51) - Andrew Babalola and Shamari Earls
    (17:30) - Safeties and linebackers
    (20:19) - The DT board for 2025
    (22:05) - Current EDGE targets
    (23:21) - Andrew Olesh timeline
    (24:49) - Michigan and Bobby Kanka
    (25:56) - Coach hang for a day
    (26:49) - BBQ at the Big House
    (28:18) - 4th WR options
    (28:36) - Marco Jones
    (29:34) - WR combos
    (30:10) - Boxing talk 
    (30:39) - Mike Hart
    (31:15) - Andrew Marsh
    (31:30) - Rating Charles Woodson
    (31:55) - EDGE recruiting
    (32:57) - Pineapple pizza or Notre Dame fans?
    (34:30) - Candidates to improve ranking
    (36:35) - Thoughts on current QB room
    (37:00) - DB/DL recruiting
    (37:47) - 2027 QB Trae Taylor
    (38:35) - Andrew Babalola
    (39:18) - Brady Hart
    (40:48) - Hardy Watts
    (41:13) - Shekai Mills-Knight
    (41:38) - Will Earls flip?
    (42:06) - What will OL class look like this year?
    (43:10) - Ivan Taylor or JaDon Blair
    (43:33) - 2026 WRs
    (44:08) - DeWayne Galloway
    (44:51) - Kayden Strayhorn
    (45:09) - EJ's favorite beat
    (45:48) - Babalola thoughts
    (47:18) - Ohio State overpaying?
    (48:54) - Next to commit
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    • 50 min
    Steve Wiltfong shares the latest Michigan recruiting intel from Victors Weekend

    Steve Wiltfong shares the latest Michigan recruiting intel from Victors Weekend

    The Wolverine’s EJ Holland and On3 VP of recruiting Steve Wiltfong shared the latest intel on recruits that visited Michigan for Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng.
    (00:00) - Intro
    (01:15) - Michigan recruiting is on fire!
    (01:55) - OL Kaden Strayhorn commits
    (03:10) - WR Jacob Washington commits
    (04:45) - LB Chase Taylor commits
    (06:30) - Where things stand with WR Taz Williams Jr.
    (08:30) - DL Maxwell Roy trending to Ohio State
    (09:30) - Bobby Kanka sticking with Michigan
    (10:45) - Michigan is right there for LB Kamar Archie
    (11:10) - Steve Wiltfong joins!
    (11:50) - Wiltfong predictions for WR Andrew Marsh and TE Andrew Olesh
    (15:00) - Wiltfong close to predicting OL Hardy Watts to U-M
    (16:05) - Update on five-star OL Andrew Babalola
    (17:30) - Will Michigan keep DL Nate Marshall?
    (19:00) - Update on LB Nataniel Owusu-Boateng
    (20:30) - Will Michigan flip top-100 DB Ivan Taylor from ND?
    (21:30 )- General thoughts on Michigan recruiting / QB Carter Smith
    (22:45) - How Sherrone Moore is doing on recruiting trail
    (24:40) - My Perfect Franchise promo
    (26:00) - More thoughts on Kamar Archie
    (27:00) - Update on DB Jordan Young
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    • 31 min
    Breaking down Michigan's WR room: Who is U-M's next great star at the position?

    Breaking down Michigan's WR room: Who is U-M's next great star at the position?

    TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie break down Michigan's wide receiver room heading into the 2024 season and take fan questions. Timestamps for topics can be found below:
    (00:00) - Intro
    (2:20) - C.J. Charleston
    (6:30) - Peyton O’Leary
    (9:55) - Tyler Morris
    (14:40) - Amorion Walker
    (18:55) - Kendrick Bell
    (23:00) - Fredrick Moore
    (26:05) - Semaj Morgan
    (30:35) - Channing Goodwin and I’Marion Stewart
    (33:10) - Overall thoughts on WR group
    (35:35) - Q&A - Where will the recruiting class end up? Will the OL be ready for Texas? And more
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    • 46 min
    Breaking Down Wink Martindale's System, More With Analyst Steve Palazzolo

    Breaking Down Wink Martindale's System, More With Analyst Steve Palazzolo

    Analyst Steve Palazzolo of PFF and the PFF NFL Podcast discusses Michigan Wolverines football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's NFL-style system — strengths, weaknesses, more — discusses J.J. McCarthy and U-M rookies in the league, Jim Harbaugh and more.
    (00:00) - Intro
    (4:00) - Wink Martindale's fit in college football
    (6:30) - What a Wink Martindale defense looks like
    (9:25) - Simulated pressures, disguises, amoeba defense
    (12:20) - Why the Ravens system is all the rage in the NFL
    (14:45) - Overlap between college and NFL games?
    (17:00) - Michigan's 2025 NFL Draft prospects
    (20:00) - J.J. McCarthy's fit with the Minnesota Vikings
    (23:05) - Michigan players that will impact as rookies
    (24:30) - Jim Harbaugh outlook with the Los Angeles Chargers
    (27:05) - PFF NFL Podcast
    (28:00) - Outro
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    • 30 min
    How does new Michigan QB commit Brady Hart compare to JJ McCarthy?

    How does new Michigan QB commit Brady Hart compare to JJ McCarthy?

    The Wolverine’s EJ Holland discussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverines Live show, including the commitment of Top 100 2026 Cocoa (Fla.) High quarterback Brady Hart.
    (0:00) - Intro
    (1:25) - 2025 Center Recruiting
    (4:17) - Flip Targets
    (6:27) - Bigger-bodied WR Targets
    (9:06) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh
    (11:09) - Top 100 OL Greg Patrick, In-state Recruiting
    (16:26) - Colorado DB Commit Alex Graham
    (17:54) - How Does Brady Hart Compare to JJ McCarthy
    (23:46) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola
    (25:07) - Top 100 2025 DB Targets
    (26:32) - Most Likely Commits on Victors Weekend
    (29:37) - 2026 Targets that Brady Hart Will Help Recruit
    (33:55) - Comparing Brady Hart to Carter Smith
    (38:52) - CB Recruiting
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    • 49 min
    Previewing the official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend

    Previewing the official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend

    Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange safety and Notre Dame commit Ivan Taylor, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.
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    (O:OO) - Intro
    (3:51) - On300 QB Commit Carter Smith
    (7:48) - Four-star WR Taz Williams & Four-star WR Jacob Washington
    (12:14) - Four-star OL Commit Avery Gach
    (14:34) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola
    (18:18) - On300 OL Hardy Watts & Three-star OL Kaden Strayhorn
    (23:54) 2025 Linebacker Recruiting
    (25:01) - Three-star TE Eli Owens & Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh
    (30:48) - DL Commits Bobby Kanka & Nate Marshall
    (37:00) - Four-star DL Maxwell Roy
    (38:45) - LB Official Visitors
    (45:49) - Top 100 Safety Jordan Young
    (47:23) - Top 100 Safety & Notre Dame Commit Ivan Taylor
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    • 52 min

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