
CROWN 'EM: Why MICHIGAN Will Win It All | Michigan Podcast #327
From Michigan Podcast by Steve Deace
March 16, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Steve argues why the Wolverines are primed to win it all with proven bracket tips and a strong defense.
Steve argues why the Wolverines—boasting the nation's #1 defense and a historic Big Ten run—are primed to win it all, with the recent Purdue loss serving as the perfect reset to reignite their edge in a favorable Midwest Regional path.He delivers proven bracket tips that crushed last year, from KenPom trends (like fading conference tourney first-round losers) to historical upset patterns and efficiency rankings that point to strong title contenders.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Deace
Topics covered
- Michigan football
- NCAA tournament
- bracket tips
- defensive strategy
- historical trends
- upset patterns
Keywords
- Michigan
- Wolverines
- NCAA
- bracket tips
- KenPom
- Big Ten
- defense
- upsets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan, Purdue, KenPom, Big Ten
Places: Midwest
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