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Michigan football and Ohio State trending for Ole Miss All-American

Michigan football and Ohio State appear to be the final two schools in contention for an Ole Miss All-American transfer.

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2 months ago

January 30, 2023

CJ Mangum

Within the week, Michigan football focused on a significant transfer portal recruit: Ole Miss All-American and rising sophomore Davison Igbinosun. Igbinosun has caught the attention of many programs and appears to be down to his final few schools. Who else would be in the conversation with the Wolverines than Ryan Day’s Buckeyes, who are also in hot pursuit of the 2022 All-American.

Igbinosun is a must-get for Michigan football

The Wolverines’ roster is looking loaded for the coming football season; in fact, it might be the most experienced and talented roster Jim Harbaugh has possessed as the head coach of Michigan football. The Wolverines are coming off of back-to-back top 3 finishes, Big Ten titles, wins over Ohio State, and College Football Playoff (CFP) appearances in 2021 and 2022.

When you look at Michigan’s roster for this fall, it is hard to see a loss on its schedule — the Wolverines’ biggest threat will be at Penn State as the Buckeyes lose plenty of talent and must come to Ann Arbor. Since 2021, the Wolverines have won 25 of their last 28 games and 19 of their previous 20 Big Ten conference games.

Additionally, Michigan football boasts a few massive wins over the past two seasons, including numerous wins over Penn State and Ohio State and a 22-point victory over Mel Tucker’s Spartans last season.

In 2023, the Wolverines’ only real roster hole is at cornerback. Even so, it is not a huge issue; however, if there is a flaw with Michigan’s 2023 roster, that would be it. Luckily for Michigan football, Davison Igbinosun could fit this need perfectly and create a near-flawless roster.

What could Davison Igbinosun bring to the table in Ann Arbor?

We’ve written a previous piece about Davison Igbinosun, but in case you missed that one, here’s an excerpt from that article breaking down who Igbinosun is:

“Igbinosun earned Freshman All-America honors for his performance in 2022 — he appeared in all 13 of the Rebels’ games last season, making ten starts at cornerback. Igbinosun stands at 6-2 and weighs in around 185 lbs — with his size and frame (especially as a rising sophomore), Igbinosun would be a massive get for Michigan football. According to the 247 rankings, Igbinosun was the No. 162 overall player, the No. 21 corner, and the No. 1 player in New Jersey in the class of 2022. Igbinosun committed to Ole Miss in January of last year and, just one year later, is looking to find a new home. Igbinoson made 20 tackles and recorded five pass-breakups throughout 2022.”

If Habraugh and Co. can bring Igbinosun to Ann Arbor, the Wolverines would patch the only semi-questionable position group on its roster heading into the 2023 season this fall.

Where is Igbinosun headed?

Over the weekend, Davison Igbinosun was on his official visit with Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football in Ann Arbor, MI.

Ole Miss CB transfer Davison Igbinosun on his Michigan visit #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ecVWFRiSOJ

— Michigan Wolverines 〽️ (@uofmcoverage) January 29, 2023

The day before visiting Ann Arbor, Igbinosun visited Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes in another pivotal step of his recruitment. From the sounds of things, the decision could very well come down to Michigan and Ohio State — only time will tell where the All-American lands this fall.

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Michigan’s recruiting class shoots into top 3 after series of commitments

The Wolverines’ class ranks among the nation’s best right now.

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19 hours ago

March 23, 2023

CJ Mangum

Michigan football top 3 recruiting class

ANN ARBOR, MI — Most Maize and Blue fans have noticed that the Wolverines are getting hot on the recruiting trail right now. As of late, Michigan has landed a number of the nation’s best prospects, and over the past two days alone, Michigan football has pulled two top-ranked four-star recruits from the Buckeye state. Now, with nine players committed for the 2024 cycle, the Wolverines’ efforts have been paying off as they boast a top 3 recruiting class.

Michigan football recruiting class shoots into top 3

On Tuesday, Michigan football landed the highest rated recruit in its class so far: four-star running back Jordan Marshall, who picked the Wolverines over the Buckeyes this week. The day after, Michigan landed another four-star from Ohio: Ben Roebuck, an offensive tackle from St. Edward High School.

The Wolverines’ two commitments this week put the class up to nine commits thus far, boasting an average rating of 90.58 and totaling 165.36 recruiting points. Of the nine commits that have picked Michigan football thus far, six are ranked as four-stars on 247 Sports; the other three are three-stars. Michigan football currently sits at No. 3 in the class rankings, only behind LSU and Georgia of the SEC.

Not only is Michigan’s class a top 3 recruiting class, but the Wolverines also boast the best class in the Big Ten, above schools like Ohio State (15), Penn State (22), and others. Here are the nine players that Michigan football has landed thus far:

Jordan Marshall (RB)
Jacob Oden (ATH)

Hogan Hansen (TE)
Mason Curtis (LB)
Luke Hamilton (OL)

Ted Hammond (DL)
Ben Roebuck (OL)
Manuel Beigel (DL)

Zach Ludwig (LB)

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Michigan football gets new crystal ball for four-star 2024 wide receiver

The Wolverines aren’t done landing huge prospects yet!

Published

2 days ago

March 22, 2023

CJ Mangum

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson (14) leaps for a touchdown catch against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ANN ARBOR, MI — As many already know, the Michigan Wolverines are starting to get red hot on the 2024 recruiting trail. Over the past 48 hours, two major four-star Ohio recruits have committed to Michigan football, and recently, the Wolverines landed another huge crystal ball for a 247 Sports four-star wide receiver recruit.

Michigan football lands crystal ball for 2024 four-star wide receiver

On Tuesday afternoon, 247 Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong placed a massive crystal ball for the Michigan football team. According to Wiltfong (and others), the Wolverines are set to land Channing Goodwin, a top-ranked player in North Carolina.

According to 247 Sports, Goodwin is rated as a four-star recruit and ranks as the No. 241 player in the 2024 recruiting class, the No. 38 wide receiver in his class, and the No. 7 player in the state of North Carolina. Wiltfong is not the only insider predicting Goodwin to Michigan, either; so far, Goodwin has four crystal balls, all of which are for the Michigan football program.

In addition to 247’s crystal balls, the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gives the Michigan Wolverines a 97.3% chance of landing the four-star wideout. As Michigan continues to prove that it can successfully throw the ball and win titles, the Wolverines will keep landing some top-ranked receivers and quarterbacks; now, Michigan football needs to turn the crystal ball predictions into a full on commitment from Goodwin.

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Michigan football lands four-star offensive lineman from Ohio

The Wolverines landed a major commitment on Wednesday

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2 days ago

March 22, 2023

CJ Mangum

Michigan football lands four-star lineman

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures from the sidelines against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

ANN ARBOR, MI — On Wednesday, the Michigan Wolverines landed yet another massive commitment. As of late, the Michigan football team has been seeing tons of great recruiting news — from major crystal balls to a series of huge commitments, Jim Harbaugh and his Wolverines are getting back on the saddle when it comes to high school recruiting. Today, Michigan landed a four-star offensive lineman from the state of Ohio.

BREAKING: 2024 OT Ben Roebuck tells me he has Committed to Michigan!

The 6’7 315 OT from Lakewood, OH chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Penn St & others

“I was an OSU fan growing up, but then I grew up and realized that Michigan was the place to be.”https://t.co/x6K3QYHSya pic.twitter.com/hfZzzHjHlO

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 22, 2023

Michigan football lands massive commitment from four-star lineman from OH

Ben Roebuck — a four-star offensive tackle from St. Edward High School in Ohio — has committed to the Michigan football team. Roebuck is a massive offensive tackle recruit; he stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs in at 320-pounds, and is ranked as the No. 12 player in Ohio and No. 31 offensive tackle by Rivals.

Here is what the four-star lineman had to say about Michigan football and why he committed (per On3):

“It really just felt like home. I’ve been to the majority of the Big 10 schools and seen everything and the way Michigan just does it is better. They go all out for everything that they do. After being there you really understand why they’re the winningest program ever and that they’re going to keep it that way.

“I’d say I’m closest with either Coach Clink or Coach Moore. Coach Clink’s one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever met. He’s all around a great dude. Coach Moore is the one who offered me and who I committed with and he’s been on me for months now about committing and it finally paid off … I was an OSU fan growing up, but then I grew up and realized that Michigan was the place to be. Go Blue.”