Overview
- Michigan and UConn play for the 2026 national championship Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
- Sportsbooks have Michigan around a 7.5-point favorite, reflecting five straight double-digit NCAA wins with at least 90 points in each.
- Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg had clean knee and ankle scans and his coach said he will try to play, while UConn guard Solo Ball is in a boot and Silas Demary Jr. says he expects to play through a high-ankle sprain.
- UConn seeks a third title in four seasons under Dan Hurley, whereas Michigan aims for its first since 1989 and the conference’s first since 2000.
- Ann Arbor police expect thousands of fans and cautioned against open alcohol on public streets, noting possible street closures during celebrations.