To send off Montana Fouts with an WCWS sequel, a star-studded freshman class will need to adapt quickly to Alabama’s enduring standard of excellence.

With reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Lexie Blair, two superstar pitchers and a deep freshman class, Michigan has a lot to work with in 2022.

Michigan and Northwestern might lead the charge in the Big Ten, but the league should be as competitive as ever throughout the 2021 campaign.