Yep, you read those numbers right. Ohio State is ranked five spots above Michigan ahead of 2024’s The Game: Gymnastics Edition, which has the potential to be as competitive as it’s ever been. Though they’re 14-30 in the all-time series, the surging Buckeyes are arguably the favorite going into today’s matchup. Freshman Courtney McCann turned heads last week with her 9.975 on beam, her first counting college routine, and don’t look now, but Ella Hodges is currently tied for first place in the country on floor. The Buckeyes have the pieces to make it happen against their rival, but they’ll need to rise to the occasion.
Last week, Michigan worked to change the narrative established by its less than ideal showing at the Super Sixteen. The Wolverines went over 197 at home, highlighted by a top 2 program floor record and Sierra Brooks earning the new highest all around score in school history. Look for her and classmate Gabby Wilson to do much of the heavy lifting today as the Wolverines take this show back on the road, where they’ll hope to decisively put the question of whether this is just a rebuilding year to rest.
Assuming we’ve all seen Ohio State’s new for the meet today. For some reason I can’t embed it, but I love. Michigan is in this….
