Michigan Football Podcast — State Championship – Game 8 MSU Preview

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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer preview the game vs MSU – SP+ analysis, commentary, look back at notable games in the rivalry’s history, and prediction.

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  • Michigan vs Michigan State game analysis.0:00
    • Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer preview Michigan’s game versus Michigan State, discussing the teams’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as the rivalry between the two teams.
    • Clint Derringer analyzes the SP plus rankings for the teams, finding them closely grouped from 52nd to 56th, with Michigan State ranked 55th and Minnesota ranked one spot behind them at 56th.
    • Clint Derringer discusses Michigan State’s inconsistency under interim coach, citing coaching change and off-field issues as factors.
  • Michigan-Michigan State rivalry and off-field drama.5:05
    • Michigan State fans use Michigan’s off-field drama to fuel trash talk.
    • Michigan football team’s culture of resilience and teamwork is tested on the road against Michigan State.
    • Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss the intensity of the Michigan State-Michigan rivalry, with Phil noting that it has the most outliers and craziness compared to other rivalries.
    • Players seem to be taking the rivalry more seriously this week, with Blake Corum specifically mentioning that it’s a big game and means a lot to them.
  • Michigan football, past games and rivalries.12:25
    • Blake Corum mentions the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State, expressing uncertainty which team means more to him.
    • Phil Callihan highlights the impact of the COVID season on the team’s performance, with players reflecting on the loss to Michigan State as a turning point.
    • Phil Callihan recounts a memorable moment from the 1990 Michigan Wolverines football game against Michigan State, where a touchdown catch by Desmond Howard was initially called incomplete due to a lack of visibility in the stands.
    • Callihan reflects on the strange nature of the game, including Demetrius Brown’s multiple interceptions and Michigan’s near victory despite these mistakes.
  • Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry.18:47
    • Clint Derringer highlights Kenneth Walker’s iconic performance in 2021, with a possible upset on the Michigan State side.
    • Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win 34-7 against Michigan State, with a close halftime score of 14-7.
    • Phil Callihan recounts the history of Michigan State’s dominance over Michigan, including the 1987 game where Michigan lost 17-11 despite throwing only 7 interceptions.
  • Michigan football, past and present.23:47
    • Phil Callihan recounts a memorable game against Michigan State, including a late-game comeback and a painful loss.
    • Clint Derringer agrees, highlighting four rivalry games from his college years with distinct personalities and memorable moments.
    • Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer reminisce about a legendary performance by Braylon Edwards in a Michigan football game, sharing memories and insights from their perspective as fans.
    • The speakers discuss the impact of JJ McCarthy’s legs on the Michigan offense, with Callihan expressing concern about how much is too much in terms of running.
    • Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the physicality of the Michigan State vs. Michigan football game, with Derringer noting that Michigan State will try to physically shake or punish Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy.
    • Callihan brings up the example of Braylon Edwards’ game against Michigan State, where he was mugged and the referees were cowardly in not calling a penalty.
  • Michigan football game strategy and player performance.31:16
    • Clint Derringer hopes to see Michigan’s defense dominate and limit first downs against Michigan State, as the Wolverines have been giving up easy scores early in games.
    • Phil Callihan recalls a memorable play at Michigan Stadium, where a punt block led to a Michigan State touchdown, highlighting the importance of special teams in the rivalry game.
    • Clint Derringer wants to see a dominant performance from Michigan’s secondary, with no coverage busts or missed tackles.
    • Phil Callihan and Blake Corum discuss JJ McCarthy’s risk-taking behavior as a physical Quarterback, acknowledging McCarthy’s hard-headedness and love for the game.
    • Phil Callihan wants to see JJ McCarthy reined in and not get hurt in the game against Michigan State, while also wanting to see the Michigan defense take over and silence the opposing fans in their home stadium.
  • Michigan football’s chances against Michigan State.39:58
    • Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win by 27 points, citing a dominant defense and quick trigger from the Spartan fan base.
    • Jim Harbaugh emphasizes the importance of November games and the upcoming rivalry matchup against Michigan State.