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Defend the Block 246 - Matt Norlander

Defend the Block
Published on 5/28/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 5/28/2024
This week's guest is Matt Norlander, who covers college basketball as a writer and podcast host for CBS Sports. Norlander discusses Dusty May's incredible run at Florida Atlantic, the Wolverines' coaching and roster additions this offseason, and some intriguing storylines within the new-look Big Ten. You can listen to more from Norlander on CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball Podcast all year long, or on LEARFIELD's College Sports Now podcast during the season.
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The Wolverines wrapped up a 3-0 non-conference slate with Saturday's 52-17 victory over the UTEP Miners. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down the key moments and players from Michigan's win. Our postgame interviews from the locker room begin at the 15:20 mark, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham, and Jason Avant visits with five players: Andrew Marsh, Savion Hiter, Jonah Lea'ea, Tariq Boney, and Enow Etta. - [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/19/2026

Jon Jansen preps you for the first-ever meeting between Michigan and UTEP in football with our radio network scene setter, the keys to the game, and his weekly locker room speech on this edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/17/2026

After a recap of the week that was for Michigan Athletics, Brian sits down with Brandon Naurato, head coach for Michigan Hockey. Naurato reflects on his first four seasons at the helm of the program, breaks down his talented and experienced roster, and shares his thoughts on the great opportunity ahead for the Wolverines this season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/17/2026

Jon Jansen goes further into detail on his review of the Wolverines' huge win over Oklahoma on Saturday during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, sophomore defensive end Nate Marshall stops by at the 35:40 mark to discuss his love of basketball, break down the Wolverines' 2-0 start, and react to the start of his sophomore season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/16/2026