Gut reactions to Michigan's championship-level win at Purdue

Gut reactions to a massive win for Michigan basketball, which might have clinched the Big Ten title.

Feb 17, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesIt felt like Michigan basketball won a close game against Purdue on Tuesday night. The reality is that the Wolverines controlled things for most of the game at Mackey Arena on their way to their 25th win of the season, and arguably the most important.

Michigan is now 15-1 in Big Ten play. Purdue could have tightened the Big Ten…