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Defend the Block 295 - Ohio State Recap

Defend the Block
Published on 2/16/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 2/16/2025
The Wolverines earned another huge win on the road, this time in Columbus on Sunday afternoon. Brian and Terry recap the 86-83 rivalry victory before we get into our postgame interviews around the 9:30 mark, as we hear from Head Coach Dusty May and junior transfers Roddy Gayle, Jr., and Danny Wolf. The podcast concludes with a full recap of Michigan's sixth consecutive win, all by four points or less.
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some knowns and unknowns about Michigan's offense and defense, with the season opener a week-and-a-half away. He also shares some preseason predictions outside of the Big Ten and breaks down a few storylines for the eight FBS games this weekend. Then, around the 42:30 mark, defensive line coach Larry Black reacts to Michigan's work during training camp and breaks down some of the key contributors in his room. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/26/2026

Michigan men's basketball has a talented freshman class getting acclimated to the program, and Brian Boesch visits with two of them on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Brandon McCoy Jr. discusses his commitment to the program during the Final Four, his journey to Ann Arbor, and some key aspects of his game. Then, around the 18:45 mark, Quinn Costello reflects on his decision to become a Wolverine, breaks down his strengths and areas of improvement on the court, and shares how his parents helped him reach college basketball. [ Transcript ]
Published on 8/25/2026

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