We focus on the running back room this week, as Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in new Offensive Run Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tony Alford. Alford details his journey to Ann Arbor, shares his early impressions of the program, and discusses the Wolverines' current group of running backs. Then, around the 17-minute mark, Brian visits with fifth-year running back Kalel Mullings, who reflects on last year's run to the National Championship and sets the table for camp and the season ahead.

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Roddy Gayle, Jr., joined the Michigan program this spring after spending his first two collegiate seasons in Columbus. Gayle discusses his journey from Niagara Falls to Ann Arbor, his development as a player over the years, and some early impressions of his new program on this week's episode of Defend the Block.

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Jon and Brian react to the Big Ten's preseason media poll during our "Seven from 77." Then, two players stop by this week's edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Fifth-year defensive back Makari Paige discusses his growth as a player and the opportunity to expand his leadership, with that conversation starting around the 27-minute mark. Then, approximately 36 minutes in, junior wide receiver Tyler Morris reflects on last year's incredible run and previews his position group for 2024.

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Sophomore forward Sam Walters, a transfer from Alabama, visits with Brian Boesch on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Walters discusses his lengthy relationship with Dusty May, the lessons he took from last year's Final Four run with the Crimson Tide, and his potential fit with the Wolverines this season.

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This week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Jon and Brian set the table for the final two weeks before training camp begins and discuss some storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. Then, they react to some of the individual rankings in the new EA Sports College Football video game and the composite "Top 10 Plays" ranking for the radio crew.

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We kick off the episode with women's basketball senior Jordan Hobbs, who details her offseason and offers some early observations on this season's team. Then, around the 22-minute mark, Brian visits with KT Harrell, the men's basketball program's new Director of Basketball Operations. He discusses his excellent playing career, his path to Michigan, and the key components to his role.

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We conclude our series with the radio crew's Top 10 Plays of 2023 by hearing from play-by-play broadcaster Doug Karsch, who reflects on his favorite moments from the Wolverines' journey to the National Championship.

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Brian sits down with Yale transfer Danny Wolf, who discusses his Michigan fandom since childhood, his college journey to this point, his fit with the Wolverines' program, and some early observations of his new teammates.

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