MATT HARTWELL: Michigan Football Mid-Season Report

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10/18/24 • 61 min

In the latest episode of The Blue Wall, former cohosts of the Big House Bleachers podcast reunite as Michael Smeltzer is joined by special guest Matt Hartwell to assess Michigan football's progress midway through the 2024 season. The episode dives deep into the current mood after the first six games, naming midseason offensive and defensive players of the year, and predicting which players will make the most progress in the second half of the season. The duo also hands out report cards for Campbell and Wink, debates the quarterback situation with Warren, Orji, and Tuttle, and highlights the biggest needs for recruiting or the transfer portal this offseason. They wrap up with a bold prediction on Michigan's final record for 2024.

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