Michigan shows some bounce back against Air Force

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsIt did not really have the feel of a blowout, but the outcome was never in doubt as Michigan took down Air Force in Ann Arbor. The Wolverine defense recorded its best effort in seven games, holding the Falcons to 50 points and 0.79 points per possession, representing a nice rebound from recent weeks.

A 21-point win cannot bring too much criticism, but it was not exactly as dominant of a victory as the scoreline might imply. Hopefully Michigan is just waiting for the resumption of conference play, as the last few outings have left a fair amount of room for improvement. It always feels like nitpicking to criticize an undefeated team, but in some ways it should be…