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This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. It’s conference championship weekend, and we have a LOADED slate of college football starting tonight! Oregon/Washington square off for a second time this season to determine which team from the Pac-12 could potentially go to the College Football Playoff. On Saturday, attention turns to Oklahoma State/Texas, Florida State/Louisville, Georgia/Alabama, and of course, Michigan/Iowa (but more so the other games). Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick against the spreads of the conference title games on this week’s Pick’em Podcast! SMU at No. 22 Tulane (-3.5) Boise State (-2.5) at UNLV Miami Ohio vs. Toledo (-8) No. 3 Washington vs. No. 5 Oregon (-9.5) No. 18 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 Texas (-15) No. 10 Louisville vs. No. 4 Florida State (-2.5) No. 1 Georgia (-5.5) vs. No. 8 Alabama No. 2 Michigan (-22) vs. No. 16 Iowa All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
These are the good times to be a Michigan fan. Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue catch you up on some of the coaching carousel and important interviews. They go into the Big Ten award winners and discuss who they think had arguments to win. In the back half the guys try to break down what they have seen from an Iowa that is about as lopsided on either side of the ball as any team you will see in a conference championship game. Make sure to give us a 5 star review and tell your friends if you like the podcast! Cheers and Go Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How good is Iowa's defense? Did anyone expect the Hawkeyes to go 10-2? How has Iowa's defense and punt return unit looked without Cooper DeJean? Tyler Tachman answers these questions and more as we preview Michigan vs. Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan's recent 30-24 victory over Ohio State. They explore rumors questioning Ohio State's toughness, humorously ranking them low on a toughness scale. The hosts then present their "This Guy Right Here" player of the game awards and inaugurate the first class into their "Game Hall of Fame," honoring five standout Michigan players from recent games against Ohio State. The episode also includes a segment called "Sheesh of the Week," highlighting notable moments, followed by a humorous discussion about Ohio State's team and coaching decisions. Matt and Mike then rank Michigan's 2021, 2022, and 2023 victories over Ohio State in terms of memorability and significance. Looking ahead, they speculate on Michigan's chances of a four-peat against Ohio State next year. The co-hosts delve into an in-depth analysis of the college football playoff rankings, debating which teams might be left out and who could secure a spot. Finally, they preview the upcoming Big Ten championship game between Michigan and Iowa. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy and Jared return from battle to give their enthusiastic opinions through graveled voices about what they witnessed after an all-time day in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The boys go through every position group and key moment before picking their favorite players on this once-in-a-generation Michigan team and update you on some other news in the Michigan cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan beat Ohio State 30-24 on Saturday afternoon and it was a huge win for a multitude of reasons. We breakdown the ins and outs of the Michigan victory and where the team goes from here in this reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. Well, folks, we have finally made it to Rivalry Week in college football and for the second year in a row, the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes meet as undefeated teams looking for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and College Football Playoff. This entire season has culminated to this very moment for each team, but Michigan will be short-handed thanks to the Big Ten suspending head coach Jim Harbaugh for the final three games of the season. So far, interim head coach Sherrone Moore is 2-0 in this two-game stretch, and needs just one more victory to claim his stake as the very best assistant coach in the country. As 3.5-point favorites in Ann Arbor, can Michigan pull it off without Harbaugh? Can Moore guide the Wolverines to victory one final time this season? Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher weigh in on the Vegas betting line for The Game and more rivalry week action in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! No. 11 Penn State (-21) vs. Michigan State No. 16 Oregon State @ No. 6 Oregon (-13.5) No. 24 Clemson (-7.5) @ South Carolina North Carolina (-2.5) @ No. 22 NC State Kentucky @ No. 10 Louisville (-7.5) Washington State @ No. 4 Washington (-16.5) No. 8 Alabama (-14.5) @ Auburn No. 2 Ohio State @ No. 3 Michigan (-3.5) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s The Game. No. 2 Ohio State vs. No 3 Michigan. The winner goes to the Big Ten Championship Game next week in Indy. Has Ohio State’s defense improved since last year? What key playmakers are on Ohio State's offense not named Marvin Harrison Jr.? How has Kyle McCord looked this year? Can OSU run the ball effectively against the Wolverines? We spoke with Caroline Rice from The Ozone to get insight into the 2023 edition of Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is no finer week in sports don't let your baseball loving cousin fool you. Andy and Jared are not messing around this week, and they offer up every angle to this game in their breakdown. They touch on every inch of this game and offer the insights you need to get you ready for Ohio State at Michigan this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is the greatest week in sports- Rivalry Week! Andy and Jared break down the Maryland game and the vibes surrounding the team after yet another weird weekend that saw Michigan net win number 1,000. They talk through what happened in that contest and how it relates to the game in Ann Arbor this weekend. In the back half, they welcome back to the show Michigan alumni the Sklar Brothers for a roundtable discussion on Michigan vs Everybody mentality and where this team stands now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, delves into Michigan's recent win against Maryland, moving the team to an 11-0 record this college football season. They discuss the game where Michigan narrowly defeated Maryland 31-24, dissecting the performance of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who, despite being banged up, contributed significantly to the victory alongside Michigan's strong defense and running back Blake Corum. Michael and Matt award the "Player of the Game," also known as the "This Guy Right Here Award." They also engage in a "Michigan Mythbusters" segment to debunk myths about the current state of Michigan football. The episode also covers the ongoing scandal involving Michigan's alleged illegal signal-stealing, including the recent firing of linebackers coach Chris Partridge and discussions around the mysterious booster Uncle T, suspected of funding the operation. The co-hosts then turn their attention to the highly anticipated upcoming game against undefeated Ohio State. They present five burning questions each about the matchup, which is sure to have major College Football Playoff implications. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In their win versus Maryland Michigan created turnovers, netted sacks and generated safeties. However, the offense had its fair share of struggles throughout the afternoon and Michigan's defense gave up the most points they have in a game all season long. In this postgame reaction podcast we evaluate Michigan's performance against Maryland and where they must improve before facing Ohio State next Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. The Washington Huskies have a monumental road test this weekend at Oregon State. The Beavers are currently a 2.5-point favorite to win the game, and if they do pull off the win, it would have a massive impact on the trajectory of this year’s College Football Playoffs. Can Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies remain undefeated in their quest for a Pac-12 title and a shot at the CFP championship? Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spread for that game and more of Week 12’s best in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! UCLA at USC (-7) No. 21 Kansas State (-8) at No. 25 Kansas No. 7 Texas (-7.5) at Iowa State No. 10 Louisville (-1) at Miami No. 22 Utah at No. 17 Arizona (-1) No. 5 Washington at No. 11 Oregon State (-2.5) No. 1 Georgia (-10.5) at No. 18 Tennessee No. 3 Michigan (-19) at Maryland All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy and Jared cover a wide variety of Michigan and Michigan-adjacent topics including the rise of the uber-fun men's basketball team. They bounce around the college football landscape talking about some of the coaching changes and upcoming games of importance before settling in to preview this weekend matchup with a middling Maryland team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will the game atmosphere be like? How has Taulia Tagovailoa progressed this season? Is Maryland better at stopping the pass or bottling up the run? We spoke with George Gerbo from the Washington Times to get insight into the Maryland program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a strange and important weekend for the Michigan Wolverine football team and Andy and Jared from Maize N Brew are here to give their thoughts on the happenings both on and off the football field. They talk about the timing of the Big Ten's decision to suspend Harbaugh while he was on a plane to the game, and how Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines responded. They talk through what they saw offensively and defensively before looking at a few other Michigan quick hits in the back end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss a range of topics related to Michigan football and basketball. They kick off with a recap of Michigan's significant 24-15 victory over Penn State, a win that kept them undefeated at 10-0 for the season, including their conference games. This victory keeps Michigan's hopes for a Big Ten championship and a college football playoff berth alive. A notable element of the game was Blake Corum's performance against Penn State's top-ranked rushing defense, where Michigan impressively finished with 32 consecutive running plays. However, overshadowing this on-field success was the suspension of Michigan's head football coach, Jim Harbaugh, amidst a controversial situation involving sign-stealing allegations and tensions between the Big Ten conference and the Michigan football program. Mike and Matt delve into the complexities of both the on-field triumphs and the off-field drama, offering detailed insights and awarding their Player of the Game honors. They also preview Michigan's upcoming game against Maryland Terrapins. Switching to basketball, the hosts discuss the Michigan basketball team's promising start to the season, moving to a 2-0 record even as head coach Juwan Howard recovers from heart surgery. They note the team's improved chemistry over last year's squad and look forward to their upcoming game against St. John's. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old school smashmouth football powered Michigan’s offense The Wolverines defense bent but were never close to breaking. The Michigan vs. Everybody mentality and energy was evident. In this postgame reaction podcast, we evaluate how Michigan got it done and beat Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. We will find out a lot about a few teams this weekend in a loaded Week 11 of college football. Michigan heads on the road to plays its first true test in the Penn State Nittany Lions. Meanwhile, No. 13 Tennessee travels to No. 14 Missouri, while No. 9 Ole Miss goes to No. 2 Georgia. Saturday will be Judgement Day in college football, and Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spreads of the very best of them in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! No. 7 Texas (-10) @ TCU No. 8 Alabama (-11) @ Kentucky Miami @ No. 4 Florida State (-14) USC @ No. 6 Oregon (-15) No. 13 Tennessee (-1.5) @ No. 14 Missouri No. 18 Utah @ No. 5 Washington (-9.5) No. 9 Ole Miss @ No. 2 Georgia (-10.5) No. 3 Michigan (-5) @ No. 10 Penn State All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is PSU QB Drew Allar the real deal? How good is Penn State's defense? How has Penn State looked since losing to Ohio State? Is there a discernible difference between a night game at Penn State and a day game? Penn Live's David Jones answers these questions in our Michigan-Penn State preview episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is Penn State week and Michigan is about to have their first real challenge of the season in a top 10 matchup with Penn State in Happy Valley this weekend. Andy and Jared go in marrow deep on what to watch, who to look for, and their predictions for the game. In the back half (54:00) Kellen Voss joins the program to talk about what he saw from this Michigan basketball team and why letting optimism creep back in might not be the worst thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football is back after a bye week and they handled Purdue at home on Saturday night. Andy and Jared talk through what they saw in that game and what needs to be cleaned up before Penn State. In the back half they look around the Big Ten and college football and touch on the latest news surrounding the bizarre sign stealing allegations scandal at Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the details of Michigan football's latest happenings. They open with a recap of Michigan's dominant 41-13 victory over Purdue, highlighting J.J. McCarthy's season-high passing yards despite the absence of a passing touchdown. The hosts celebrate standout performances by distributing 'This Guy Right Here' honors and delve into a detailed ranking of Michigan's four formidable edge rushers. The conversation then shifts to chasing records, with McCarthy nearing a new single-season passing touchdown record and Roman Wilson trailing the legendary Desmond Howard for receiving touchdowns. They speculate on Blake Corum's pursuit of the rushing touchdown record, assessing the probability of him achieving this Michigan milestone. Amidst the triumphs, the episode doesn't shy away from controversy, as Mike and Matt tackle the ongoing scandal of Michigan staffers' sign-stealing, unpacking the latest developments, the involvement of other Big Ten figures, and the unexpected twist with Ohio State. Lastly, they set the stage for the upcoming high-stakes game against Penn State, billed as Michigan's most formidable challenge yet, and what strategies Michigan might employ to maintain their winning streak. This episode is packed with insights, debates, and projections that keep Michigan football aficionados glued to their speakers. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
J.J. McCarthy had a season high in passing yards. Roman Wilson had a season high in receptions and receiving yards. The offense had five rushing touchdowns. Michigan's defense held Purdue's offense to 1-of-14 on third down. In this postgame podcast we evaluate Michigan's win over Purdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The SEC East very well could be decided this weekend, as the one-loss Missouri Tigers head to Athens to take on the back-to-back national champion Georgia Bulldogs. The Tigers entire the game as double-digit underdogs, but have been one of the sneakier good teams in all of college football this season. Will they keep things interesting this weekend against the favorites to win their conference? Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick the spread for that game and more of college football’s best in Week 10 in this edition of the Pick’em Podcast! No. 11 Penn State (-8.5) @ Maryland No. 9 Oklahoma (-6) @ No. 22 Oklahoma State No. 19 UCLA (-3) @ Arizona No. 15 Notre Dame (-3) @ Clemson No. 12 Missouri @ No. 2 Georgia (-15) No. 5 Washington (-3) @ No. 20 USC No. 14 LSU @ No. 8 Alabama (-3) Purdue @ No. 3 Michigan (-32.5) All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a long and strange bye-week, the boys are back to talk about actual football. They give their thoughts on the CFP rankings, some of the recent updates at Michigan, before they talk through some of the best players at every position that they have noticed in the Ball-Knowers challenge, where they rank where the best Wolverine at their position is nationally (kind of). In the back half they break down what should be a lopsided affair against Purdue this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How elite are Purdue's edge rushers? How is their new QB trending? What should we expect when Michigan and Purdue face off on Saturday night? We spoke with Sam King to preview the matchup. Join the 5 million men worldwide who trust Manscaped for all their grooming needs and use the promo code "BLOCKM20 to get free shipping and 20% off your order! Head to Manscaped.com and use that promo code, "BLOCKM20" at checkout for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a strange and complicated week surrounding Michigan football, Andy and Jared do their best to take stock of where the team is and WHAT is happening with the sign stealing scandal. They look at Michigan basketball who may actually be sneaky this year, Michigan hockey who is not sneaking up on anyone, and what happened around college football in week 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the most recent episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer from Wolverine Chronicle and Matt Hartwell from Maize N Brew delve into the media frenzy surrounding Michigan during their bye week. Despite no action on the field, the spotlight on Michigan football remained intense due to allegations of illegal sign-stealing. As the NCAA delves into these claims, Matt and Mike unpack the potential repercussions for both this season and future ones. They explore the investigation's expected timeline, speculate on Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day's possible involvement in the initial allegations, and consider the long-term impacts on recruiting and the coaching staff. The duo then shifts focus to the impending college football playoff rankings, sharing their predictions for Tuesday's reveal. Wrapping up, they preview the Michigan vs. Purdue night game set for Saturday at the iconic Big House in Ann Arbor. FANATICS LINK: fanatics.93n6tx.net/3eEV7X AUTOGRAPH LINK: http://link.ag.fan/mbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wisconsin Badgers host the Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend in a pivotal Big Ten showdown. The Badgers, in Columbus last year, got their doors blown off in the early goings of the season. But this is a brand new team, with a brand new head coach and a ton of new players via the transfer portal. Does Luke Fickell and the Badgers have what it takes to upset an Ohio State team coming off a top-10 win over Penn State? Von Lozon and Dan Plocher pick against the spread of that game in more in this week’s Pick’em Podcast! Michigan State @ Minnesota (-7) Colorado @ No. 23 UCLA (-17) No. 6 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas No. 20 Duke @ No. 18 Louisville (-4) No. 21 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky No. 3 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin No. 8 Oregon (-6.5) @ No. 13 Utah No. 1 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida All your favorite Maize n Brew podcasts are now a part of “The Block M Podcast Network,” an affiliate of the Fan First Sports Network! All our podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a five-star review. Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA Discord: https://discord.com/incvite/vZMsMTF You’ve read the article — let’s both get rewarded! Download the Autograph app here using referral code “mbrew.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
