Michael Smeltzer

Florida State and Duke Make Major Moves in the Week 1 Power Rankings

LSU vs Florida State.

Week 1 has already given us some thrilling games, outstanding individual performances, and unexpected outcomes. As the season progresses, we can only anticipate more shifts and surprises. But for now, we celebrate the teams that have earned their spots and those that have defied the odds. Here’s to another fantastic season of college football!

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Podcast: Michigan’s Week 1 Position Group Grades, “This Guy Right Here!” and Colorado Shocks the World

JJ McCarthy drops back against East Carolina.

Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell kick off the 2023 Michigan football season with a bang! Dive into their in-depth review of the week 1 matchup, where Michigan triumphed over East Carolina with an impressive score of 30-3. The duo celebrates the standouts by handing out “This Guy Right Here” honors and delves into the moments that had them exclaiming, “Sheeesh!” from the first week of college football action.

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Michigan 30, ECU 3: Roman Wilson Lives Up to the Iconic #1 Jersey

Roman Wilson with 3 touchdowns against East Carolina.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy showcased consistency, completing 26 of his 30 passes, totaling 280 yards. A particular highlight of the game was his partnership with Roman Wilson, which resulted in three touchdowns. Wilson, donning Michigan’s renowned No. 1 jersey, managed to catch six passes, accumulating 78 receiving yards.

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Podcast: Michigan vs East Carolina Preview, and Harbaugh’s Unique Interim Coaching Assignments

JJ McCarthy, Michigan QB.

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell gear up for Michigan’s week one face-off against East Carolina. The duo delves deep into Coach Jim Harbaugh’s unorthodox decisions surrounding his interim coaching staff during his upcoming three-game suspension and the implications of Sherrone Moore missing out on one game.

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Assessing Jim Harbaugh’s Bold Stance on College Football’s Financial Structure

Jim Harbaugh explains how he believes players should get a revenue share in NCAA football.

Jim Harbaugh, the head football coach for the University of Michigan, has never been one to shy away from expressing his views. In his recent speech addressing the state of college football, Harbaugh took a decisive and impactful stand that should be lauded by all those who have the best interests of student-athletes at heart.

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Why College Football is the Greatest American Sport

Michigan Safety Rod Moore squares off with Ohio State.

For some Americans, fall means pumpkin-spiced lattes and preparing for the holidays. But there is a special sect within our society that celebrates the fall for an entirely different reason. We don’t count down the days to Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. We count down the days until the ceremonious inception of the greatest game this great nation has to offer: College Football.

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Michigan Names Six Captains for 2023: It Might Not Be Who You’d Expect

Blake Corum was named one of Michigan's six team captains for the 2023 season.

This roster of captains represents the creme de la creme of Michigan’s talent, with a blend of experience and skill that hasn’t been seen in the last quarter of a century. As they gear up, with the national championship in Houston in their sights, the hopes and aspirations of Wolverine fans are riding high.

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