The Michigan Insider

A new quarterback takes the MMQB chair as former Michigan signal-caller Shea Patterson joins The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb for his debut episode to break down Bryce Underwood's continued growth in Michigan's 52-17 win over UTEP. Patterson goes inside the details of Underwood's encouraging performance and then the focus shifts to No. 17 Iowa and the start of Big Ten play, as Patterson explains how Underwood can attack the Hawkeyes' disciplined defense, why stressing their safeties could unlock Michigan's play-action game, and where the Wolverines may find opportunities to finally make defenses pay for crowding the line of scrimmage. It's a quarterback-focused look at the latest sign of progress and the next step he'll need to take as Michigan enters conference play.
(00:00) Shea Patterson Takes Over Monday Morning Quarterback
(04:21) Shea on Five-Star Pressure and Coming to Michigan
(07:33) Shea Says Bryce Underwood Is Getting Better Every Week
(09:55) Michigan Puts More Back on Bryce's Plate Against UTEP
(12:54) Bryce's Reads and Arm Talent Show Real Progress
(20:18) Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan Can Make Life Easier for Bryce
(24:50) Shea Remembers the Pressure of Being Michigan's Quarterback
(28:42) Shea's Biggest Coaching Priority for Bryce Before Iowa
(31:31) Bryce Looks Much More Comfortable Diagnosing Defenses
(38:01) Shea Explains How He Would Attack Iowa's Defense
(40:35) Ball Security Becomes Critical Before Big Ten Play
(42:35) Shea Reflects on His Favorite Michigan Memories
(47:48) Overtime Q&A Begins
(50:20) Shea Believes Bryce Can Continue Expanding as a Passer
(51:36) Shea Names the Receivers Who Made His Job Easiest
(53:47) Shea Shares His Favorite Harbaugh Story and Toughest Road Environments
(57:08) Shea Explains Learning When to Climb the Pocket
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Michigan shook off a sloppy start and eventually delivered the domination expected in a 52-17 win over UTEP, but what did the performance reveal about the Wolverines heading into Big Ten play? The Michigan Insider’s Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk break down Bryce Underwood’s encouraging step forward as Michigan put more on his plate with RPOs and dropback passing, plus the emergence of Andrew Marsh and J.J. Buchanan as a dangerous receiving tandem. They also examine the continued ball-security concerns, a reshuffled offensive line, and a running game that finally found its footing after halftime. On the other side of the ball, Michigan’s defense overcame a few early breakdowns before overwhelming UTEP, with the Wolverines’ increasingly impressive front-seven depth taking center stage. And after young standouts like Tommy Carr got their chance to flash late, Webb and Newkirk assess where Michigan made real progress, what still needs cleaning up, and what it all means with a much bigger test against Iowa looming.
(01:17) – Bryce Underwood Shows More Passing Progress
(05:19) – Getting Andrew Marsh the Football Was Clearly a Priority
(13:07) – Michigan’s Defensive Line Hype Looks Real
(19:47) – Webb Believes Tommy Carr Is Going to Be a Player
(22:57) – Michigan Finishes Non-Conference Play 3-0

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's matchup with UTEP, and focus on what the Wolverines will want to show in their final non-conference tune-up before Big Ten play begins.
They open with a look at Michigan's offense, and weigh the importance of improving its run game or pass game in a matchup where both will likely find success. They then turn attention to which players should receive extended runway in this game, be it to find a rhythm, gain collegiate experience or iron out depth.
In the second half of the episode, they look at the defense. They discuss the need to generate and develop depth at multiple positions, and discuss which players they're most excited to see more of on Saturday. They close with their predictions and final thoughts for the game.

Michigan welcomes the UTEP Miners to the Big House for the first-ever meeting of the two programs. The Wolverines are Miners are on opposite sides of the FBS spectrum: One has more wins than any other program in college football, while the other has just two conference titles in more than 110 seasons of play.
Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times has covered the UTEP Miners for two decades. He joins the show to give us the inside scoop of what to expect from Scotty Walden's team at Michigan Stadium this weekend.