Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 12) - Ohio State recap and the road ahead
Michigan defensive breakdown with Vance Bedford (week 12) - Ohio State recap and the road ahead  
Podcast: The Michigan Insider
Published On: Fri Dec 05 2025
Description: In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in its 27-9 loss to Ohio State. Bedford criticizes the defense for failing to stop vertical routes, poor alignment, and ineffective blitzing. He also criticizes the offense for putting excessive pressure on the defense, highlighting the importance of scoring touchdowns instead of field goals, noting that field goals gave Ohio State a chance to come back. Bedford then shifts focus back to the defense, emphasizing the need for better fundamentals, communication, and technique in the secondary and linebacker positions moving forward. He suggests that the defense needs to improve its pass rush, in both talent and technique, to compete at a championship level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices