The top half of the Big Ten saw some seismic shifts in 2023. While the Wolverines remained on top of the field, surges from Michigan State and Ohio State added pressure. The Gophers fell slightly back in the rankings after a strong run of years but held tough in the top 20 while Maryland stunned in the second half of the season against top conference foes to land in the top half of the field.
The preseason is starting and 2024 will be here before we know it. That means it’s time for our annual potential lineups analysis! As gymnasts get back into the gym with new goals for the new season, we’re breaking their prospects down and taking a look at what each team’s lineups may look like come January—from who’s expected to contribute, holes that need to be filled, and exciting upgrades fans should look out for.
No. 9 Michigan
Michigan just missed a berth to nationals after a tie-break at the Denver regional went to LSU, pushing the Wolverines to third. After its 2021 Cinderella season, Michigan is a team that has been consistently great but has missteps in big moments that hold it back from a second title.
| Losses: | Abby Heiskell, Nicoletta Koulos, Natalie Wojcik | |||
| Gains: | Kayli Boozer, Ava Jordan, McCaleigh Marr (transfer from Penn), Haylen Zabrowski | |||
