Michael Smeltzer

On the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, Mike and Matt selected their all-Michigan teams, covering each position from the 2021 to 2023 seasons. These years were significant for Michigan, marked by three consecutive Big Ten championships. While agreeing on most positions, the co-hosts found themselves in spirited debates over a few key areas.

The latest episode of the “Big House Bleachers” podcast, hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, didn’t have a Michigan football game to recap, but there was still plenty to discuss. They opened the show with a recap of Michigan basketball’s victory over Iowa, praising Tarris Reed’s breakout performance. The conversation then shifted to football, particularly the transfer portal, with discussions on potential targets for this Michigan football staff.

In the latest episode of the “Big House Bleachers” podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan football’s third consecutive Big Ten championship and their top seeding in the college football playoff. The episode features a spirited debate over the playoff committee’s controversial decision to include Alabama instead of Florida State in the top four. Despite differing opinions, the co-hosts delve into an analysis of the upcoming Rose Bowl, where top-seeded Michigan Wolverines face off against fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide, with the victor advancing to compete against the winner of the Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington.

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.