THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Michigan's UGLY Week 1 Win EXPOSED: 3 Turnovers, 9 Penalties & Bryce Underwood Reality Check

THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Show Notes

Michigan survived Western Michigan — but the film is UGLY.

Jake Butt & Devin Gardner break down the 3 turnovers, 9 penalties, and why Bryce Underwood's decision-making has Michigan fans worried before Oklahoma. Former Michigan captains go inside the film room: first down production, why the run game stalled vs stacked boxes, the sight-adjust misses that handcuff the play caller, and the OL communication breakdowns where 6 couldn't block 4. Plus the hospital ball, the smiling reaction, and why "double plus" plays will decide the Oklahoma game.

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