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In the Trenches 388 - Michigan State Recap

In the Trenches
Published on 10/22/2023
In the Trenches
Published on 10/22/2023
On Saturday in East Lansing, the Wolverines earned their most lopsided road win in their series with Michigan State. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down Saturday's 49-0 victory before we get into some postgame interviews, starting with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh--and featuring a mid-interview cameo from Mike Sainristil (25:00). Then, Jason Avant visits with AJ Barner (30:45), Colston Loveland (31:45), Roman Wilson (34:00) from the Michigan offense. On the defensive side, he brings you a dual interview with Kris Jenkins and Jaylen Harrell (36:00) before wrapping up with Cam Goode (39:00) and Ja'Den McBurrows (40:30).
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Published on 9/2/2026

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Published on 9/1/2026

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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