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Defend the Block 283 - Western Kentucky Recap

Defend the Block
Published on 12/30/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 12/30/2024
The Wolverines closed non-conference play in style with a 112-64 victory over Western Kentucky on Sunday night at Crisler Center. Brian recaps the record-setting game, as the Wolverines posted their highest-scoring game this century and matched a program record with 19 made threes. Then, we hear from national champion Terry Mills (9:20), Head Coach Dusty May (13:30), sophomore Sam Walters (18:30), and junior Tre Donaldson (20:15).
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On a bonus edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Jon Jansen sits down with two of the Wolverines' newly-elected captains. Defensive lineman Trey Pierce kicks off the episode, and running back Jordan Marshall stops by around the seven-minute mark. [ Transcript | Watch ]
Published on 8/21/2026

Jon reacts to the Wolverines' captain selections and the preseason polls during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 26-minute mark, Jon sits down with a pair of Wolverines. First, wide receiver Jaime Ffrench details his path to Ann Arbor and expectations for the season. Then, offensive lineman Andrew Sprague discusses his offseason work and the camaraderie of the offensive line room. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/19/2026

Transfer center Moustapha Thiam is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Thiam discusses his decision to join the Wolverines, his unique basketball journey, and some early impressions of the program. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/18/2026

Jon and Brian are back for a new season of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! They react to some of the key storylines during training camp on the return of our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, around the 25-minute mark, defensive end John Henry Daley reflects on his fascinating football journey, details his recovery process from an injury last season, and shares some of his goals for the upcoming season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/12/2026