Key storylines heading into pivotal Washington matchup

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Key storylines heading into pivotal Washington matchup

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Sep 9, 2021

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The Wolverines have a lot riding on Saturday's night game at Michigan Stadium. MLive's beat writers preview the matchup against Washington and why it's a pivotal early-season matchup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sep 9, 2021

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Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover the football, basketball and hockey teams as well as other sports.

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