2026 March Madness: Michigan is ‘most well-oiled machine’ in college basketball
The Michigan Wolverines are favored to win against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight matchup. The article makes bold predictions for each Elite Eight game, including Iowa vs Illinois, Purdue vs Arizona, and UConn vs Duke.
The Elite Eight matchups are set. Michigan faces Tennessee, with the Wolverines as 7.5-point favorites. Arizona handled Arkansas, while Purdue advanced over Texas. Duke and UConn won in the final minute of their matchups. Iowa, the last remaining 'cinderella' team, faces Illinois. The Hawkeyes have mastered limiting opponents' offensive rebounds. Illinois has the bench and size to match Iowa. Arizona has been staunch defensively and will look to control the pace against Purdue. Michigan needs a bounce-back game from Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara against Tennessee.
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