In a heavy-weight fight at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, it was Michigan who came out on top. Tony and Andrew discuss an epic rivalry game, how Michigan was able to pull off the win vs. Michigan State, and just how special Yaxel Lendeborg was in likely locking up the Big Ten Player of the Year award.

Then the guys look forward, starting with the Big Ten Tournament. Are we on a clash course for another rivalry game in the Big Ten Tournament championship game? And are there any teams Michigan will want to avoid in the Selection Sunday draw?

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Tony and Andrew are back to discuss Michigan locking up the Big Ten regular season crown with wins over Minnesota and Illinois and how Michigan can make history and join an elite crowd with a win at Iowa. Then the guys break down the L.J. Cason injury, how it alters Michigan's team and who must step up. Plus, Tony and Andrew look ahead to the final regular season games against the Hawkeyes and MSU. Does Michigan have an edge because they've got no pressure with everything already locked up? Or does MSU come in more hungry with seeding still to play for. And last but not least, who are some potential matchups for Michigan in March Madness?

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It came down to the wire, but ultimately Michigan basketball came up just short against Duke on Saturday. So what went for the Wolverines against the Blue Devils? Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing a fun but ultimately disappointing game for Michigan, and why the loss will almost certainly pay dividends when things really matter in March and April. Plus, the guys discuss Michigan's dominant win over Purdue and why it's easily among the best wins of the season in the Big Ten. Last but not least, Tony and Andrew look at the rest of the season for Michigan basketball, including the game on Tuesday, when the Wolverines can lock up a share of the Big Ten regular season title with a victory over the Gophers.

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It feels like we keep saying this, but what a huge week for Michigan basketball. Tony and Andrew had a lot to talk about, from recapping Michigan's two double-digit wins over Northwestern and UCLA, to previewing the games against Purdue and Duke. The guys discuss the intriguing matchups in both games and why a big week could pretty much lock up the No. 1 overall seed.

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What a week it has been for Michigan basketball. The Wolverines seemed to use the victory over rival Michigan State on Friday, Jan. 30, to catapult back to the level they were playing at during their epic run in November. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing Michigan's decimations of Penn State and Ohio State and some of the analytics that show just how good this team is.

Then after the break, the guys look ahead to the upcoming schedule, which includes tough games against Purdue, Duke, Illinois and MSU. But are any of those teams playing at a high enough level to beat Michigan? The guys discuss that and a lot more on the latest episode of Hail Yes.

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In a Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal collaboration, the "Hail Yes!" and "Spartan Speak" podcasts join to preview Michigan vs. Michigan State. Freep's assistant sports editor Andrew Birkle, U-M sports reporter Tony Garcia, MSU sports writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch answered listener questions live.

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It wasn't pretty, but Michigan basketball picked up arguably its biggest win of the season against No. 5 Nebraska on Tuesday. The Wolverines trailed for much of the game, but down the stretch in the second half, they tightened up their defense and made all the big plays as the Cornhuskers went cold. Their "reward" for the big win? Oh, just a matchup against rival Michigan State in East Lansing. Tony and Andrew sit down to discuss Michigan's massive victory over the Cornhuskers and how it put the Wolverines on a great track for the rest of the season. What did we learn from the win? And by getting Yaxel Lendeborg more involved, can Michigan get even better?

Then the guys talk about the much-anticipated Michigan vs. Michigan State game. According to the advanced analytics, this game is a true 50-50 toss up. But do the guys think one of the teams has an edge? Tony and Andrew go through the lineups and discuss who has the advantage at each position.

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On the heels of a successful West Coast trip and another impressive double-digit win over Indiana, Tony and Andrew are back on the mics to recap it all. The guys begin by breaking down Michigan’s insane defensive pressure at the start of the game against Indiana and the Wolverines rediscovering their fastball after an uncharacteristic four-game stretch. They also talk about Yaxel Lendeborg playing through a calf injury and the physical and mental struggles that can come with that.

Then after a quick break, Tony grades Michigan football’s transfer portal moves under Kyle Whittingham for the offense, defense and special teams, with a clear (and maybe unexpected) winner.

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