Michigan football 2026 predictions special: We break down top players, toughest matchups and more ahead of Wolverines' season

Michigan football 2026 predictions special: We break down top players, toughest matchups and more ahead of Wolverines' season

Author: 247Sports, Michigan Football, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan, Michigan athletics, College Football September 4, 2026 Duration: 1:09:27
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual preseason tradition with their 2026 Michigan football predictions special. In the episode, they break down predictions for Michigan both on an individual and team level.Among the predictions include:-Leading passer -Leading rusher-Leading receiver-Best offensive lineman-Leading tackler-Leader in sacks-Leader in interceptions-Offensive and defensive MVP-Offensive and defensive Most-Improved-Offensive and defensive freshman of the year -Offensive and defensive transfer of the year-Best and worst position group-Unranked matchup Michigan should be more concerned about-Ranked matchup Michigan should be least concerned about-Michigan State and Ohio State predictions-Overall record-College Football Playoff or not-And more!

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Michigan football 2026 position preview: Linebacker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series by looking at the Michigan football team's linebacker room. They open with a look at the strengths and question marks of the room,…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Edge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:32
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with a look at the Michigan football team’s edge room. They open with a discussion of the room’s biggest strengths, includin…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Defensive line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 10-part position preview podcast by looking at Michigan’s defensive tackle room ahead of the 2026 season. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, inc…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Offensive Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:34
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz finish up the offensive half of their annual position group preview series, taking a look at what to expect from the Wolverines' offensive line in 2026.They open with a look at…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Tight end [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with an in-depth look at Michigan's tight end room. The episode is the fourth installment of a series digging deeper into ea…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Wide receiver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with an in-depth look at the Wolverines' wide receiver room. The episode is the third of 11 in the series.They open with a l…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Running back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview what to expect in the 2026 season from Michigan's running back room. The episode is the second in 11 episodes looking at the Wolverines at each position group.They open…
Michigan football 2026 position preview: Quarterback [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's quarterback room for the 2026 season. The episode is part of their 11-part position preview series, looking at the Wolverines' season ahead…