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Justin Larose Commits To Michigan
Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Former Drummondville Voltigeurs forward Justin Larose has committed to Michigan, it was announced on Thursday. A native of Saint-Lazare, Que., Larose appeared in 63 regular season games between the Voltigeurs and the Victoriaville Tigres this past season, tallying 26 goals and 35 assists. Advertisement Larose played in 257 regular season QMJHL games during his junior career, where he recorded 81 goals and 99 assists. A 2005-born skater, Larose will now make the jump to the NCAA and join the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' NCAA Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
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Alabama Hit With Another Recruiting Blow On Monday
Alabama Hit With Another Recruiting Blow On Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Give and take has been the motto for the Alabama Crimson Tide's recruiting efforts on Monday. Following two recruitment flips for Alabama's 2026 recruiting class, the Tide is amid a brutal stretch of losing out on top prospects to other schools. Advertisement In the latest of brutal blows for Alabama's recruiting efforts, four-star defensive lineman Titan Davis pledged his allegiance to the Michigan Wolverines over the Crimson Tide, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. 247Sports has Davis as a top 20 defensive lineman in the country and the second-ranked prospect in the state of Missouri. Before his commitment to Michigan, he had only taken two official visits. He toured Tuscaloosa in late May while visiting Michigan this past weekend. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Davis had a monster junior season at DeSmet High School in St. Louis, posting 46 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and nine sacks. DeSmet went 12-2, winning the Missouri Class 6 state title. Advertisement Davis' decision to pass on Alabama leaves the 2026 class with just two defensive line commits: three-stars JJ Finch and Kamhariyan Johnson. Notably, Davis is the fourth player on Monday to verbally commit to a school other than Alabama, despite having it in their top three schools. Tight end Roman Voss verbally committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with Alabama long considered a contender for his talent. Fellow four-stars Xavier Tiller (Florida State Seminoles) and Khamari Brooks (Georgia Bulldogs) also opted not to commit to Alabama verbally. Nevertheless, the 2026 recruiting class continues to shape up nicely, especially with two players flipping their commitments to head coach Kalen DeBoer on Monday. Advertisement Safety Rihyael Kelley now holds a verbal commitment to Alabama after decommitting from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, while four-star running back Javari Barnett flipped from the Illinois Fighting Illini to the Tide. Related: Alabama Lands Commitment From Elite 2026 Prospect This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Ex-Michigan QB Delivers Verdict on Ohio State's Julian Sayin
Ex-Michigan QB Delivers Verdict on Ohio State's Julian Sayin originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The lofty expectations surrounding the Ohio State Buckeyes are ever-present, even in the face of a new starting quarterback and an unresolved battle for who will win the job before the upcoming season. Advertisement The Buckeyes were the subject of the latest team preview released by the "Crain & Company" podcast. Julian Sayin, who transferred to Ohio State from Alabama after the retirement of Nick Saban, has patiently waited his turn to take over the Buckeyes' offense. However, head coach Ryan Day has not yet named a starter and will do so in August. Podcast co-host David Cone, who played for Ohio State's rival Michigan Wolverines from 2006 to 2009, explained why he's high on Sayin to start and be the successor to Will Howard. "Just the fact that (Sayin's) first game is against the guy who's getting all the hype (Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning), and you maybe think a lot of is because of his last name rather than his ability. Certainly, he must be thinking about that a little bit," Cone began. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks, from left, Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "I think (Sayin) wants to go out and prove something, and I think, to JD's point, the fact that he sought out transferring to the Buckeyes when he was committed to Alabama and Nick Saban retired, I think he's ready for this moment.' Advertisement Sayin would be taking over from Howard, who is now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers after being their sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. After four seasons at Kansas State, he joined the Buckeyes and passed for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last year. First committed to Alabama, Sayin entered the transfer portal and made the move to Columbus, Ohio, in January 2024. The 6-foot-1, 203-pound signal caller is in competition with Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair, a 2025 five-star recruit from Bellefontaine, Ohio. The Buckeyes' offense features one of the best playmakers in the country, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. As a true freshman, he collected 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. Related: Ohio State's Battle Between 5-Star QBs Has Predicted Winner Related: Donald Trump's Comments About Jeremiah Smith Are Turning Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Matthew Mania Commits To Michigan
Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images Flint Firebirds defenseman Matthew Mania has committed to Michigan, it was announced Wednesday. Mania, a product of Brandon, Fla., just finished his first season with the Firebirds, scoring seven goals and adding 38 assists for 45 points in 66 regular season games. With Flint having made the playoffs, Mania put up a goal in five games. Advertisement Drafted by the Sudbury Wolves in the fourth round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Mania has appeared in 227 career regular season games with the Wolves and the Firebirds. Over that time, he has collected 23 goals and 96 assists for 119 points. Prior to making the jump to the OHL, Mania spent time playing his minor hockey for Belle Tire and the North Jersey Avalanche. As Mania gets set to join the Wolverines this fall, he will likely grab a sizeable role with the team and run with it. Capable of contributing on both sides of the puck, Mania is a great add for Michigan, and it will be exciting to watch him play for the yellow and blue over the coming years.
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Michigan Four-Star Commit Puts Florida Gators on Alert
Michigan Four-Star Commit Puts Florida Gators on Alert originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators have been dealt some hope regarding a four-star Michigan Wolverines commit. Cornerback Brody Jennings has spoken to On3 regarding his recruiting process, and Billy Napier's Gators and the Miami Hurricanes will love hearing what Jennings has to say. Advertisement "I am not shutting things down yet," Jennings told On3. Both teams have continued to push for the Wolverines commit, who is a Florida native. He has been committed to Sherrone Moore's team since July 2024. However, they will need to continue to ensure that the relationship with Jennings remains strong as his home state schools look to convince him to flip. Florida Gators coach Billy Napier© Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jennings is coming off an official visit to Ann Arbor, and despite still feeling good, he continues to explore what other programs can offer him. He has also taken OVs to the Georgia Bulldogs, the Florida State Seminoles, as well as Florida and Miami over the past several weeks. The Seminoles should also be on each other, as he is an FSU legacy whose father was a linebacker for the program. Sadly, he passed away just a few weeks ago. Advertisement The Mandarin High School prospect is currently in Indianapolis, coming in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge alongside the top 100 recruits from the 2026 class and beyond. It shows the character of Jennings; despite losing his father, he continues to put in the work regarding his future, all while dealing with the loss. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner is ranked the No. 29 cornerback and No. 41 player in Florida per the On3 Industry Rankings. He is also the No. 293-ranked player in the nation. Related: Florida in a Fight With Two SEC Powerhouses For Five-Star TE This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
