Last year, all 3 programs were in a bad spot with poor seasons. If you asked most ppl, they'd probably have said UofL and Mich were in worse shape. They even finished with identically awful records, yet immediately turned things around with new hires.
UL
Last year: 8-24 (3-17)
This season: 15-5 (8-1); 25th KP, 25th NET (blowout win over IU)
Mich
Last year: 8-24 (3-17)
This season: 14-5 (6-2); 18th KP, 20th NET (upcoming blowout win over IU)
IU
Last year: 19-14 (10-10)
This season: 14-7 (5-5); 62nd KP; 68th NET
UL
Last year: 8-24 (3-17)
This season: 15-5 (8-1); 25th KP, 25th NET (blowout win over IU)
Mich
Last year: 8-24 (3-17)
This season: 14-5 (6-2); 18th KP, 20th NET (upcoming blowout win over IU)
IU
Last year: 19-14 (10-10)
This season: 14-7 (5-5); 62nd KP; 68th NET