Newsstand: Michigan a projected 5-seed in latest On3 Bracketology
The Michigan Wolverines are in the thick of the Big Ten Conference hunt, but several huge games down the stretch could go a long way in solidifying their status as a potential top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Right now, they are on the outside looking in of that. On3’s James Fletcher did a recent bracket projection, which puts Michigan as the No. 5 seed in the South Region, heading to Seattle to take on No. 12 McNeese. Auburn and Houston are the region’s No. 1 and 2 seeds, respectively.
Here’s a full look at Fletcher’s region:
South (Atlanta)
Lexington
1 Auburn (SEC) vs. 16 Omaha/Southern
8 BYU vs. 9 Utah State
Seattle
5 Michigan vs. 12 McNeese (Southland)
4 Missouri vs. 13 Akron (MAC)
Denver
6 St. Mary’s (WCC) vs. 11 Georgia/West Virginia
3 Kentucky vs. 14 Towson (CAA)
Wichita
7 Illinois vs. 10 Oklahoma
2 Houston (Big 12) vs. 15 Montana (Big Sky)
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In the shorter term, Michigan is preparing to play a game Monday night at Nebraska. tipoff from Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. Vegas has Nebraska as a 1.5-point favorite in the Big Ten tilt.
Tweets of the day
Michigan quote of the day
Trae Taylor continues to develop really well. His arm talent was eye-popping at this event. Alongside a quick release, the ball flew out of his hand and he placed passes well. Taylor layered throws perfectly on a few throws I saw, taking a bit of speed off the ball when he needed to. He definitely had one of the most powerful arms at the camp and that velocity did not drop on the run.
The Michigan quarterback target was pretty flawless Saturday, making quick decisions and keeping the ball out of harms way. Sunday was rockier for his team overall, and he did throw an interception. His frame is also starting to fill out 6-3, 190 pounds. As Chip Lindsey sets the 2027 quarterback board, the Lake In The Hills (Illi.) Carmel Catholic star looks like an easy priority.
– TheWolverine.com’s Ethan McDowell on 2027 Michigan quarterback target Trae Taylor
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