Welcome to the showdown between the No. 1 and No. 3 teams in the Big Ten with Michigan taking on Michigan State. Michigan posted its first ever 198-plus score in Crisler last weekend, so the Wolverines are likely still riding that high heading into its week three match up against its state rival. Michigan is sticking to its tried and true core group of upperclassmen competing the majority of its routines, with only eight competitors seeing action last weekend. While each of these athletes have had 10-worthy routines in their career–Sierra Brooks, Naomi Morrison, Natalie Wojcik, Abby Heiskell and Gabby Wilson–I’m interested to see if more athletes can get in on the action today. But honestly, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Am I right? I do not want to forget to mention that Nicoletta Koulos has made some major waves already this season after missing the majority of 2022 with a wrist injury. Watch out for her, especially on bars and floor.
Michigan State is coming off a thrilling quarter-tenth victory over NC State on the road. After nearly keeping pace with Alabama in week one, the Spartans should be in a confident place mentally. Michigan State is a proponent of using its freshmen, with several beginning to make their mark already this season….
