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On this edition of Rise to the Victors, we're joined by Sam Dodge, editor for MLive and The Ann Arbor News, for a deeper conversation about the off-field issues, leadership changes, and uncertainty surrounding Michigan Athletics.We'll discuss the university's presidential transition, the future of athletic department leadership, ongoing questions surrounding investigations, the role of the Board of Regents, and the latest reporting and rumors surrounding the university.How did Michigan get to this point? Where do things actually stand today? What's been confirmed, what's still speculation, and what could happen next?Most importantly, we'll look at how decisions made outside the football program could shape Michigan Athletics' future, from institutional oversight and leadership to the direction of the athletic department in a rapidly changing college sports landscape.There's plenty happening in Ann Arbor beyond the scoreboard, and we're digging into the bigger picture.〽️ Rise to the Victors🎙️ Special Guest: Sam Dodge — MLive / The Ann Arbor News📺 On the Blue By 90 network

Justin and Joel preview Michigan's upcoming game against Indiana and react to Tommy being named QB1.

Michigan beat Penn State, Tommy Carr took over at quarterback, and the Wolverines finally found some life offensively. But was the second-half turnaround really just about the quarterback?Welcome to Michigan Weekly with Trevor McCue and Nick Coston, aka Big Boutros.This week, Trevor and Nick break down Michigan's 21-18 win over Penn State, the decision to bench Bryce Underwood and what Carr's performance means for the Wolverines moving forward.We'll also dig into the numbers behind Michigan's second-half turnaround. After managing just 80 yards and zero points before halftime, Michigan exploded for 174 rushing yards and 21 points in the second half. What changed with the running game, why did five of Michigan's six explosive plays come from 11 personnel, and why isn't Jason Beck making more consistent use of what's working?Then we turn our attention to No. 6 Indiana, the defending national champions coming off a loss to Ohio State. The Hoosiers bring one of the country's best run defenses to Ann Arbor, setting up a major test for Michigan's new-look offense.Is Tommy Carr the answer? Can Michigan's defense keep the Wolverines in another fight? And did the Penn State comeback reveal a formula that can actually work against Indiana?〽️ Michigan Weekly🎙️ Trevor McCue & Nick Coston (Big Boutros)📅 New episodes every Wednesday📺 On the Blue By 90 network

Strack and Worm react to Michigan's win over Penn State and are joined by former Wolverine safety, Dymonte Thomas.

Joel and Justin react to Michigan beating Penn St with Tommy Carr at QB, what it means for the rest of the season, and Bryce's future.

Strack and Worm are back from the bye week and preview Michigan's matchup with Penn State. They're also joined by former Michigan captain, Mike Martin.

Strack and Worm react to Michigan's loss to Minnesota, what happens moving forward, and draft their all-time Michigan Football team

Justin and Joel run out of positivity after Michigan drops its second straight game, and first to the Golden Gophers since 2014.

Joel and Justin have recovered from Michigan's lost to Iowa and are optimistic for the Wolverine's first road test of the year!

Jordan Strack and Chris Wormley break down Michigan's loss to Iowa and what it means for the rest of the season, along with looking ahead for Saturday's game against Minnesota for The Little Brown Jug

Michigan is 3-1, but Kyle Whittingham says it feels like 0-4.On this episode of Rise to the Victors, Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter break down Michigan’s frustrating loss to Iowa, the mistakes that kept the Wolverines from moving to 4-0, Bryce Underwood’s continued progress, an offense beginning to find its identity and Whittingham’s biggest takeaways from his Monday press conference.🔵 Key topics:✅ What went wrong against Iowa✅ Whittingham’s five areas that swung the game✅ Bryce Underwood’s best overall performance✅ Michigan’s improving offensive line and run game✅ Penalties and red-zone issues✅ The fourth-and-1 call Whittingham and Jason Beck want back✅ Why Michigan can be frustrated at 3-1 while still seeing plenty of progress✅ Early thoughts as the Wolverines turn toward Minnesota〽️ Rise to the Victors with Trevor McCue and Darnell PorterYour daily start with Michigan sports. Michigan football news, analysis, recruiting and reaction from Blue By Ninety.Rise to the Victors streams live Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.Subscribe to Blue By Ninety and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a show.

Joel and Justin react to Michigan's 20-19 loss to Iowa.

Chris Wormley and Jordan Strack break down Michigan's win over UTEP and preview this week's matchup with Iowa. Former Michigan & NFL Safety Jarrod Wilson joins the show.

Trevor McCue joins Justin and Joel as they get ready for Big Ten Play and Iowa coming to town!

Michigan opens Big Ten play with a ranked matchup against Iowa — and we're getting the Hawkeyes' perspective before Saturday.On today's Rise to the Victors, Trevor McCue and Darnell Porter are joined by Eliot Clough of HawkeyeInsider to preview Michigan vs. Iowa at the Big House.We break down what Iowa has shown through three games, how legitimate the Hawkeyes' defense is, what Michigan should expect from the Iowa offense and the matchups that could ultimately decide a game expected to be a physical, low-scoring fight.We'll also get Eliot's perspective on Bryce Underwood, where Michigan could have an advantage, what should concern the Wolverines most about Iowa and what each side needs to do to leave Ann Arbor with its first Big Ten win of the season.Two ranked teams. Two defenses playing at a high level. And Michigan's first real test of whether the progress we've seen over the last two weeks carries into conference play.〽️ Rise to the Victors🎙️ Trevor McCue & Darnell Porter🎤 Guest: Eliot Clough — HawkeyeInsider📺 On the Blue By 90 network