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Michigan Wolverine Football Podcast — Natty or Bust – Rose Bowl Alabama Preview
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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer preview the Rose Bowl vs Alabama – SP+ analysis, commentary, and prediction. With RB Blake Corum, QB J.J. McCarthy, and WR Roman Wilson.
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- Michigan Wolverines’ Rose Bowl preview.0:00
- Michigan football players discuss Rose Bowl preparation and expectations.
- Michigan’s football team’s unexpected success.1:50
- Michigan football is in the best position to fulfill offseason promises with top seed and Rose Bowl berth.
- College football playoff rankings and Michigan’s chances against top teams.2:57
- Phil Callihan: Excited to face Alabama, wishes it was Washington for old school nostalgia.
- Clint Derringer: Michigan tops SP plus rankings, favored by at least a touchdown against other playoff teams.
- Michigan has been focused on beating the best teams, including Georgia and Alabama, and has been preparing a similar game plan to utilize against Alabama.
- Alabama has had struggles throughout the season, including a close win over Auburn and a tough game against Georgia in the SEC championship.
- Alabama’s season, strengths, weaknesses, and Michigan’s potential strategy.9:17
- Alabama’s talent is unmatched, but they’ve struggled against lesser opponents.
- Phil Callihan analyzes Alabama’s season, questioning their inconsistency and luck in close games.
- Phil Callihan notes that Florida State’s offense is not explosive, but their defense has shown improvement in recent games.
- Callihan wonders if Michigan will stick with their run-heavy attack or switch to a more balanced offense against Alabama, given the Tide’s strength against quarterbacks.
- Michigan football’s strengths and weaknesses in the CFP championship game.16:27
- Clint Derringer highlights Alabama’s talented secondary, particularly outside cornerback McKinstry and Terry Arnold, as a strength and a potential matchup advantage for Alabama.
- Derringer believes Michigan will focus on the run game to control the clock and measure possessions, with Blake Corum expected to carry the load, and the interior offensive line and tight ends potentially providing exploitable matchups.
- Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss the potential for Alex Orji to disrupt Alabama’s defense by running on the edges, particularly early in the game.
- They also note that Alabama’s offensive linemen are large, which could be a challenge for Michigan’s defense.
- Alabama-Michigan football game strategy.22:21
- Phil Callihan: Michigan defense matches up well against Alabama’s strengths, but Alabama will try to scheme to exploit weaknesses.
- Clint Derringer: Alabama quarterback Jalen Millrow’s athleticism and arm strength pose a threat, so Michigan defense should utilize safeties, zone coverage, and motion to make reads more difficult.
- Clint Derringer analyzes Alabama’s offense, highlighting the importance of neutralizing defensive tackles Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Chris Jenkins, while also emphasizing the need for disciplined pass rush to force Jalen Nogo into mistakes.
- Derringer believes Michigan’s defense is built for this strategy, with the ability to keep Ohio State at bay by not letting them be explosive and making them take the short passing game in front of them.
- Michigan and Alabama’s mindset heading into the college football playoff.27:37
- Michigan and Alabama players express chip on their shoulder ahead of championship game.
- Michigan should embrace their number one ranking and play with confidence against Alabama.
- Michigan football’s preparation for the College Football Playoff.31:12
- Phil Callihan: Michigan has pressure to avoid first-round exit in college Football playoffs after three consecutive appearances.
- J.J. McCarthy: Quarterback emphasizes teamwork and poise, citing coaches who prioritize collective success over individual accolades.
- Michigan players and coaches acknowledge the need to reduce turnovers and execute cleanly on offense to beat Alabama’s high-scoring offense.
- Both teams have highly rated special teams units, with Michigan focusing on protecting their punter and Alabama executing 10-12 play drives.
- Michigan vs. Alabama football game with insights from analysts.36:30
- Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win with a score of 27-24, citing the team’s ability to contain Alabama’s offense and make big plays in the passing game.
- Phil Callihan predicts Michigan will win with a score of 24-21, highlighting the team’s strong defense and potential for big plays from JJ McCarthy.
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss Michigan’s chances against Alabama in the Citrus Bowl, with Callihan highlighting the team’s defensive line and Derringer emphasizing the importance of a grinded-out game.
- J.J. McCarthy and Roman Wilson discuss their preparation for the game, with McCarthy focusing on being present in the moment and Wilson noting that the coach asked for input but was not provided.
Michigan Football Podcast — Michigan vs Everybody – Game 9 Michigan 41 Purdue 13
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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer discuss Michigan’s 41-13 victory over Purdue. With QB J.J. McCarthy, WR Roman Wilson, LB Michael Barrett, RB Donovan Edwards, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.
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- Michigan Wolverines’ victory and areas for improvement.0:00
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss Michigan’s victory over Purdue.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance in a game against Purdue.3:19
- Clint Derringer compares Michigan’s current offense to last year’s, noting that they have shown the ability to score in bunches but are struggling to maintain consistency.
- Clint Derringer analyzes Michigan Wolverines’ offense, noting a shift from run to pass plays and an increase in passing yards per game.
- Derringer suggests that while the run game has decreased in efficiency, the passing game has improved, leading to a higher success rate and more yards per play.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance.9:24
- Michigan’s offense relies on JJ McCarthy.
- Clint Derringer highlights the defense’s solid performance, with dominant interior defensive line.
- Derringer notes the defense’s execution of a great plan, creating turnovers and disrupting the opponent’s offense, but also identifies areas for improvement against outside zone runs.
- Michigan Wolverines’ inconsistent running game.16:27
- Michigan’s rushing attack is slow and steady, with little explosiveness.
- Clint Derringer notes that Michigan’s running game has not been as explosive as expected, despite having talented running backs and an improved offensive line.
- Phil Callihan highlights the defensive performance.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s defense and quarterback JJ McCarthy.20:57
- Michigan defense is dominant, with multiple players contributing, rather than relying on a few stars.
- Defense dominates with physical linebackers and disruptive secondary.
- Jim Harbaugh and Phil Callihan praise JJ McCarthy’s exceptional leadership and performance as Michigan Quarterback.
- QB J.J. McCarthy’s performance and the team’s support for President Santa Ono.27:37
- Clint Derringer highlights JJ’s ability to make plays despite pressure, but notes that the pocket collapsing in this game made it harder for him to escape and make big plays on the run.
- Phil Callihan adds that JJ hit Donovan Edwards on a nice pass that could have been a touchdown, showcasing his accuracy despite an up-and-down performance.
- Phil Callihan and J.J. McCarthy discuss Michigan Wolverines football team’s recent win and their appreciation for university president Santa Ono, who has shown support for the team despite the storm surrounding them.
- Coach Jim Harbaugh addresses questions from the press conference, often answering different questions than the ones asked, and the room becomes humorous as people swarm around athletic director War Manuel and he repeatedly says “no comment.”
- Michigan football team’s resilience in the face of off-field distractions.32:34
- Jim Harbaugh and players downplay off-field drama, view it as just another distraction.
- Media and fans try to seize on drama, but team doesn’t pay attention or care much.
- Donovan Edwards emphasizes the importance of focusing on the team’s internal dynamics rather than external distractions.
- Phil Callihan is impressed by Edwards’ ability to balance his happiness with a new puppy with his commitment to breaking down plays during a press conference.
- Michigan Wolverines football team’s performance and their focus on the field.37:15
- Clint Derringer expresses relief that Michigan’s defense has not improved despite losing their starting science dealer.
- Phil Callihan and Michael Barrett agree that the team is using the media attention and public scrutiny as motivation, with Barrett saying it’s “us against the world every single day.”
- Callihan believes that the team has been holding back and is ready to unleash their full potential against Penn State.
- Jim Harbaugh emphasizes the talent and potential of Michigan football players.
Michigan Football Podcast — One Track Mind – Game 9 Purdue Preview
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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer preview the game vs Purdue – SP+ analysis, commentary, and prediction. With QB JJ McCarthy, OL Trevor Keegan, WR Roman Wilson, TE AJ Barner, and Coach Jim Harbaugh.
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- Michigan Wolverines football with Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer.0:00
- Autograph app sponsors podcast, offers rewards for biggest Michigan fans.
- Michigan football team’s strengths and weaknesses.1:39
- Analysts expect a repeat of last season’s performance against Purdue, with Michigan facing similar challenges despite their undefeated record.
- Disrupting Michigan’s rhythm with an unconventional bye week may help them more than hurt them in their upcoming game.
- Michigan football’s resilience amid controversy.5:50
- Michigan players express frustration with national attention, but show resilience in face of adversity.
- Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss how Michigan’s undefeated season and recent controversies will draw extra attention to their upcoming game, with many rooting for an upset and scrutinizing every play.
- The hosts believe the team will feel pressure to prove their dominance despite the negative attention, and they will need to separate the controversy from their preparation and performance on the field.
- Clint Derringer and J.J. McCarthy discuss the importance of staying focused and executing well, even when facing adversity.
- Michigan’s SP plus rankings remain dominant, with a rating of 29.2 and a three-point advantage over Georgia.
- College football rankings and team performance.13:13
- Phil Callihan notes that Michigan’s ranking in the college football playoffs rankings raises pressure on Ohio State, despite the Wolverines’ convincing win.
- J.J. McCarthy credits staying humble and hungry for his success, despite a rough start vs Bowling Green.
- Clint Derringer discusses the college football playoff rankings, emphasizing the importance of wins and losses on the field and the mixed methodology used by the committee to rank teams.
- The top five undefeated power five teams are Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, and Washington, with Ohio State having the strongest resume based on their opponents’ strength.
- Michigan football’s chances in the playoffs despite off-field distractions.18:18
- Clint Derringer highlights Florida State’s dominance and Washington’s win over Oregon as standout performances, while Phil Callihan notes Ohio State’s potential to sneak into the playoff despite a loss if Michigan is their only defeat.
- Roman Wilson enthusiastically endorses JJ McCarthy as a Heisman candidate, citing his ability to throw and run the ball, leadership, and community involvement.
- Phil Callihan: JJ McCarthy’s performance could be a game-changer for Michigan, erasing stigma and shifting attention to on-field success.
- Trevor Keegan: Player perspective on negative attention towards Michigan is frustrating, as they’ve worked hard to change the program’s culture.
- Michigan football’s upcoming game, including analysis of the team’s passing game and defense.23:41
- Clint Derringer predicts Michigan will win by 4 scores, with a final score of 40-10.
- Ryan Walters’ defense will be challenged by JJ McCarthy’s proficiency in the passing game.
- Michigan football’s kicking game and punting performance.26:42
- Phil Callihan hopes to see Michigan’s kicking unit attempt long field goals in a game to gain reps and peace of mind.
- Clint Derringer discusses Michigan football’s punting strategy and performance.