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3 hours ago
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Michigan football's 2026 recruiting class soars to top 12 with 5 commits this week
It wasn't that long ago that Michigan football fans were lamenting the fact that you almost had to click 'read more' in order to see where the Wolverines were ranked in the 2026 recruiting team rankings. Even in the month of May, there was a local outcry as the maize and blue had just a handful of commits, seemingly languishing behind a series of also-rans. Oh, how things change. Perhaps patience was in order? Advertisement Now here we are, a month later, and fans are celebrating what's turning out to be one of the best classes in the country. The Wolverines got two commitments on Friday, about 15 minutes apart (if that), when Richmond (Va.) Huguenot three-star linebacker Markel Dabney and Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha four-star offensive tackle Malakai Lee both pledged to the class. That's adding on to commitments this week from St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star defensive tackle Titan Davis, Mansfield (Tx.) four-star wide receiver Zion Robinson, and Needham (Mass.) St. Sebastian's four-star offensive tackle Marky Walbridge. Oh, and there are still two or three outstanding commits who have told Sherrone Moore and the program, but haven't announced yet publicly. So, where does Michigan rank now that it's added five commitments in five days? Here's a look at the different recruiting services: Advertisement 247Sports team rankings: No. 11 overall, 0 five-stars, 9 four-stars, 6 three-stars, average rating (90.77), overall rating (229.93) On3 team rankings: No. 11 overall, 0 five-stars, 9 four-stars, 6 three-stars, average rating (88.58), score (90.010) Rivals team rankings: No. 12 overall, 1 five-star, 9 four-stars, 4 three-stars, points (1762) We'll have to wait about a month to see where ESPN ranks the maize and blue. With the new rankings update, Michigan has surpassed teams such as Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and LSU (via all the rankings services). Whereas, beforehand, the Wolverines were behind all of them. There are still several top targets that are trending toward the maize and blue who decide soon, such as Richmond (Va.) Hermitage four-star CB Andre Clarke, Frisco (Tx.) Panther Creek four-star S Donovan Webb, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star WR Travis Johnson, Fort Worth (Tx.) North Crowley four-star IOL John Turntine III, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern five-star WR Calvin Russell, and Carrollton (Ga.) four-star CB Dorian Barney -- most of whom have at least one prediction that they'll end up in a winged helmet come decision day. Here are all of the current commitments to the class, using 247Sports Composite rankings: Advertisement Newbury Park (Calif.) four-star QB Brady Smigiel (No. 83 overall, 8th QB, 12th in California) St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star DL Titan Davis (No. 101 overall, 13th DL, 2nd in Missouri) Mansfield (Tx.) four-star WR Zion Robinson (No. 132 overall, 18th WR, 19th in Texas) Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha four-star OT Malakai Lee (No. 137 overall, 10th OT, 2nd in Hawaii) Billings (Mont.) West four-star TE Matt Ludwig (No. 160 overall, 9th TE, 1st in Montana ) Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star EDGE McHale Blade (No. 168 overall, 21st EDGE, 4th in Illinois) Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin four-star CB Brody Jennings (No. 277 overall, 24th CB, 43rd in Florida) Cartersville (Ga.) Cass four-star IOL Bear McWhorter (No. 399 overall, 33rd IOL, 48th in Georgia) Liberty Hill (Tx.) four-star DL Alister Vallejo (No. 413 overall, 44th DL, 54th in Texas) Needham (Mass.) three-star OL Marky Walbridge (No. 447 overall, 38th OT, 2nd in Massachusetts) Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis de Sales three-star RB Jonathan Brown (No. 561 overall, 34th RB, 26th in Ohio) Denver (Colo.) Mullen three-star TE Mason Bonner (No. 602, 30th TE, 5th in Colorado) Dallas (Tx.) Parish Episcopal three-star WR Jaylen Pile (No. 718 overall, 105th WR, 112th in Texas) Richmond (Va.) Huguenot three-star LB Markel Dabney (No. 785 overall, 54th ATH, 18th in Virginia) Washington (D.C.) St. John's three-star EDGE Tariq Boney (No. 807 overall, 74th EDGE, 4th in D.C.) Hinsdale (Ill.) Central K Micah Drescher (No. 4 K, Chris Sailer Kicking) Phoenix (Ariz.) Sandra Day O'Connor five-star LS Colton Dermer (No. 6 LS) This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football's 2026 class surges into top recruiting ranks
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2 days ago
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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.
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4 days ago
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Michigan Football Beats Alabama For 4-Star D-Lineman Commitment Monday
Michigan Football Beats Alabama For 4-Star D-Lineman Commitment Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan football team has become famous nationwide for its stalwart defensive lines led by players including 2025 holdover Rayshaun Benny and departed NFL draft selections Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham. Advertisement The Wolverines have actively searched for Graham and Grant's replacements this offseason with coach Sherrone Moore and defensive line coach Lou Epsposito taking their chances with high grade talent. On Tuesday, Michigan fans, coaches and others got word of the Wolverines' latest commitment, a defensive lineman who was given a four-star rating out of five possible stars by who chose Michigan over their recent rivals the Alabama Crimson Tide. Titan Davis enters Ohio Stadium through the Hazelwood Family Tunnel in Columbus on Sept. 21, 2024. © Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "IM HOME," Class of 2026 defensive tackle/lineman Titan Davis said on X Monday night as the day's news cycle began to wind down. Davis chose Michigan over the Crimson Tide, Penn State Nittany Lions, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Wisconsin Badgers, Michigan State Spartans, Ohio State Buckeyes and other colleges and universities. Advertisement Davis is listed at 6-foot-4, 262 pounds by A winning player for DeSmet High School in St. Louis, Missouri, Davis finished his junior year with 46 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and nine sacks, leading his team to a 12-2 record and the state of Missouri's Class 6 state title. He was invited to the Navy All-American Bowl earlier this month and has a high ceiling as a player with the frame to put on more weight while retaining his athleticism. "The pride of DeSmet Jesuit. Going to do big things in Ann Arbor and beyond," one reader wrote under Davis' announcement on Monday. Related: Bryce Underwood's Improved Physique Turns Heads During Camp Appearance Saturday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Michigan football's Titan Davis commitment for 2026 sparks media, coach reactions
Michigan football recruiting is picking up in a big way, and the Wolverines have been on commit watch for a full 24 hours after head coach Sherrone Moore put out the proverbial bat signal. And some commitments aren't just gargantuan, some might even say they're -- titanic. OK, we'll let ourselves out. Advertisement But it is big news for the maize and blue that they were able to secure the commitment of 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star defensive lineman Titan Davis over Alabama. Ranked No. 101 overall, Davis is now the second-highest rated pledge in the 2026 class for the Wolverines. Getting a big recruiting win like this, of course, is cause for celebration. Thus, social media exploded with reactions to Davis joining the Michigan football family. Here are some of our favorite reactions. Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale SI's Trent Knoop 247Sports' Steve Lorenz Michigan director of recruiting Sam Popper MLive's Ryan Zuke Michigan EDGE commit McHale Blade Maize & Blue Review's Trevor McCue Fellow Michigan DT commit Alister Vallejo Michigan director of player personnel Albert Karschnia Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford 247Sports' Allen Trieu The Wolverine's Anthony Broome Miami commit and No. 1 overall 2026 recruit Jackson Cantwell Alabama writer Clint Lamb This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Big reactions to Michigan football landing Titan Davis over Alabama


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5 days ago
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2025 CFB Odds: Who Will Be Crowned the Big Ten Champion?
College football kicks off in just two months. After winning the College Football Playoff championship last season, sportsbooks are favoring Ohio State to win the Big Ten title this year. Additionally, the Michigan Wolverines took home the national title the previous year. It's safe to say the Big Ten has recently been one of the most successful conferences in college football. So, which other team do oddsmakers think will have a shot at the conference title this year? Let's take a look ahead at the 2025 Big Ten title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of June 23. Big Ten Conference Championship Winner 2025-26 Ohio State: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total) Penn State: +265 (bet $10 to win $36.50 total) Oregon: +285 (bet $10 to win $38.50 total) Michigan: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total) USC: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total) Illinois: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total) Fresh off a CFP title win, the Buckeyes sit at the top of the oddsboard to win the Big Ten title. It has been five years since Ohio State was crowned Big Ten champs, last achieving this in 2020 when they defeated Northwestern 22-10. Since the Big Ten Championship Game began in 2011, the Buckeyes have claimed the Big Ten title five times: 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Ohio State finished its 2024-25 season fourth in the conference with a 7-2 record. Next on the board sits Penn State, with +265 odds. The Nittany Lions secured their sole Big Ten title in 2016, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 38-31. They made it to the championship game in 2024 but fell short of winning the title. Last season, Penn State tied for second place in the conference with Indiana, each finishing with 8-1 records. Oregon is another team that sportsbooks see as a top contender to win the title. The Ducks earned their first Big Ten title last year, outlasting No. 3 Penn State 45-37. Prior to that, Oregon last won its conference championship in 2020 while in the Pac-12. Coach Dan Lanning, who holds the most wins by any Oregon head coach through his first three seasons, will return for his fourth year in Eugene. Michigan won the Big Ten Championship Game for three consecutive years: 2021, 2022 and 2023. Head coach Sherrone Moore returns for his second season after finishing with a 5-4 record in the conference, which tied for fourth place with Minnesota. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more