with the Bruins playing Minnesota next on the road after the USC game. Minnesota is playing Michigan tough at the Crisler Center only trailing by 4 at the half. Look a lot like they did when they beat Michigan State. Their zone defense is giving Michigan problems. If Minnesota plays that tough against the Bruins, it certainly won't be an easy win.
Second half should be telling as Minnesota has a very short bench and not a lot of height. Michigan usually turns up the heat in second halves.