The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Michigan Monday: No Moore, No Loss
Sep 15, 2025
30:26
Breaking Down Michigan's 63-3 Victory Over Central Michigan | Buckeye Weekly Podcast
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr analyze Michigan's dominant 63-3 win over Central Michigan. They delve into the performance of "interim head coach" Biff Poggi, the breakout game for quarterback Bryce Underwood, and his notable impact in both the running and passing game. The hosts also discuss Michigan's defense, including standout performances from Jaishawn Barham and Brandyn Hillman. They address concerns over Bryce Underwood's decision-making and the potential risks of his aggressive playing style. Additionally, they cover the implications of Rod Moore's ambiguous injury status and the underwhelming special teams performance by kicker Dominic Zvada. Finally, they preview Michigan's upcoming game against Nebraska and discuss the broader expectations moving forward.
00:00 Introduction and Michigan's Coaching Situation
00:36 Bryce Underwood's Performance and Potential
01:28 Michigan's Offensive Strategy and Execution
02:28 Concerns About Bryce Underwood's Durability
04:17 Michigan's Dominant Running Game
06:29 Evaluating Michigan's Opponents
07:49 Bryce Underwood's Passing Game
10:36 Freshman Quarterback Challenges
16:55 Michigan's Defensive Standouts
20:58 Concerns and Future Outlook
30:04 Conclusion and Sign-Off
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr analyze Michigan's dominant 63-3 win over Central Michigan. They delve into the performance of "interim head coach" Biff Poggi, the breakout game for quarterback Bryce Underwood, and his notable impact in both the running and passing game. The hosts also discuss Michigan's defense, including standout performances from Jaishawn Barham and Brandyn Hillman. They address concerns over Bryce Underwood's decision-making and the potential risks of his aggressive playing style. Additionally, they cover the implications of Rod Moore's ambiguous injury status and the underwhelming special teams performance by kicker Dominic Zvada. Finally, they preview Michigan's upcoming game against Nebraska and discuss the broader expectations moving forward.
00:00 Introduction and Michigan's Coaching Situation
00:36 Bryce Underwood's Performance and Potential
01:28 Michigan's Offensive Strategy and Execution
02:28 Concerns About Bryce Underwood's Durability
04:17 Michigan's Dominant Running Game
06:29 Evaluating Michigan's Opponents
07:49 Bryce Underwood's Passing Game
10:36 Freshman Quarterback Challenges
16:55 Michigan's Defensive Standouts
20:58 Concerns and Future Outlook
30:04 Conclusion and Sign-Off