Despite the school record 17-0 start, there’s been a small sentiment that Michigan plays down to lesser competition.
After the 62-60 road victory over Northwestern on Dec. 4, the Wolverines played five teams outside Ken Pomeroy’s top-100 teams. Outside of two comfortable decisions over Air Force and Binghamton, the other three winning margins were:
- 11 over No. 102 South Carolina
- Eight over No. 211 Western Michigan
- 10 over No. 107 Illinois
The Wildcats started a trend of Michigan playing too close for comfort against mediocre foes. After a 80-60 rout over Chris Collin’s program Sunday night, that trend may be done.