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Michigan football battling Penn State, Ohio State for 4-star cornerback in 2024 class

There is a large Big Ten East recruiting battle brewing for a top four-star out of Ohio.

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Oct 15, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back C.J. Stokes (23) rushes in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Today, four-star cornerback Terhyon Nichols announced his top-6 remaining programs that are vying for his commitment. Among his finalists are a number of the Big Ten’s best, including Penn State, Ohio State, and Michigan football. According to the Recruiting Prediction Machine, these three Big Ten giants are the current frontrunners in his recruitment, with the Maize and Blue leading the way.

Michigan football in tight battle with Penn State, Ohio State

The Big Ten East is one of the best divisions in college football right now, boasting three perennial top 10 programs: Penn State, Michigan, and Ohio State. A season ago, all three of these major brands finished among the nation’s top-7 with at least 11 wins — Michigan football finished 13-1, while the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes both ended the year 11-2.

Despite the Big Ten East’s impressive numbers last year, it was always clear that the Wolverines were the best team in the Big Ten — Michigan handed Penn State an embarrassing 41-17 loss in Ann Arbor before knocking off the Buckeyes in similar fashion, 45-23, a few weeks later.

Now, Michigan football has found itself in another battle with these two major programs; however, this time, the battle is off of the gridiron.

Terhyon Nichols, a four-star cornerback in the 2024 recruiting class, is one of the most sought-after targets in the nation right now. The Cincinnati, OH product is a four-star per ON3 is ranked as the No. 188 recruit nationally, the No. 24 cornerback in his class, and the No. 7 recruit in the state of Ohio.

So far, it appears that Michigan football is in the lead for this major four-star target, though Penn State and Ohio State are close on the Wolverines’ tail per the RPM.

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Major Ohio State recruiting target names Michigan football a finalist ahead of official visit

Michigan football was named a finalist for a major Ohio State target ahead of his official visit.

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Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh (right) and Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day (left) shake hands before the game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

This weekend, four-star cornerback Bryce West, a major Ohio State recruiting target, will be in town for his official visit. Ahead of his visit, West named Michigan football as a finalist for his commitment, alongside several other top programs, including Ohio State, who is currently favored to land him. While things appear scarlet and gray right now, don’t count the Wolverines out just yet.

Michigan named a finalist for major Ohio State recruiting target

When it comes to Bryce West, a major Ohio State recruiting target, the Buckeyes appear to be the clear-cut frontrunner, leading with multiple predictions and more. That being said, West’s official visit to Columbus is not until June 23rd, meaning this weekend’s official visit to Ann Arbor is going to be a significant one for Michigan football.

Additionally, earlier this week, the Maize and Blue were named finalists for West’s commitment, making this weekend even more crucial for Jim Harbaugh and the staff.

Bryce West has been a top target for several major programs for quite some time now; however, all signs point to this being a Michigan vs. Ohio State recruiting battle at the moment. If the Wolverines can provide West with the best official visit of his summer this weekend, there is still a chance, as Jim Harbaugh still has his foot in the door.

Maize and Blue need a miracle

The seven teams still in the running for Bryce West are Michigan football, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M, Alabama, USC, and Georgia. Landing West would be huge for Michigan football — not only would the Wolverines be getting the No. 2 recruit in the state of Ohio, but they would also be stealing a top-ranked recruit from the Buckeyes, something that has only recently started to happen in Ann Arbor.

Somehow, someway, the Maize and Blue need to find a way to pull off the upset during his official visit this weekend.

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Michigan football trending with major four-star target ahead of decision day

Michigan football is trending to land another major four-star target ahead of his official visit and decision date.

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Sep 3, 2022; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs for a touchdown against the Colorado State Rams during the first half on Saturday, Sept. 3 , 2022, in Ann Arbor. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan football is eagerly anticipating the commitment of another major four-star wide receiver for their 2024 recruiting class. The target in question is I’Marion Stewart, hailing from Chicago, IL. The Wolverines are currently in a strong position to secure his commitment, with the decision date set for June 16th, and an official visit coming up this weekend; adding Stewart to their roster would further bolster the team’s offensive capabilities with yet another highly skilled player.

Michigan football trending with major four-star wide receiver ahead of official visit and decision day

Stewart is scheduled for an official visit to Ann Arbor this weekend, which could prove to be the decisive factor in his recruitment. If Michigan strategically handles the visit, they could potentially secure a significant offensive commitment a week later. Although Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers have been making a recent push for Stewart, it seems their efforts may have come too late, and the Michigan coaching staff remains confident in their chances of landing him.

According to the ON3 rankings, I’Marion Stewart is regarded as a four-star wide receiver in the class of 2024. He holds an impressive national ranking at No. 356, while standing at No. 58 among wide receivers and No. 7 among recruits from Illinois. He also has overwhelming odds to commit to Michigan when the time comes, sitting close to 96% in favor of the Maize and Blue per the RPM.

Michigan football’s ongoing mission is to build a strong recruiting class centered around five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis, who committed on March 31st. By adding talented weapons like I’Marion Stewart for Davis to throw to, the Wolverines position themselves favorably to compete for a national title in the coming years. The upcoming visit by Stewart holds immense significance for the team, and June 16th marks a highly anticipated date for all Michigan football fans, seeing as the Wolverines are closing in on yet another game-changing target.

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Michigan football could land ex-Notre Dame commit this weekend

This weekend, Michigan football will be pushing to lock down a former Notre Dame commit.

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This weekend, Owen Wafle, a three-star defensive lineman and ex-Notre Dame commit in the 2024 class, will be visiting Ann Arbor for an official visit. Michigan football is currently the frontrunner to secure Wafle’s commitment, with a significant number of experts and insiders predicting his commitment to the Wolverines. The ON3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gives Michigan an 82.9% chance of landing him — this visit presents an excellent opportunity for the Maize and Blue to solidify a new commitment.

Michigan football looking to land an ex-Notre Dame commit this weekend

Michigan football has been highly successful on the recruiting trail for the 2024 class, having secured 17 hard commits so far, which puts them tied for first nationally. Their recruiting class is currently ranked 2nd overall in the 247 Sports composite rankings.

A few weeks ago, Owen Wafle withdrew his commitment from Notre Dame, sparking a flurry of predictions in favor of Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines swooping in to acquire his talents.

A future Wolverine?

With Wafle’s official visit approaching, Michigan football has the perfect chance to secure his commitment. Wafle has expressed that the coaching staff has shown interest in him for various defensive line positions, and he has thoroughly enjoyed his interactions with the coaches and the team culture.

Now, the Maize and Blue need to go above and beyond in their efforts to secure the commitment of this 270-pound defensive line prospect.

According to the ON3 rankings, Wafle is considered a three-star prospect, ranking as the 71st-best defensive lineman in his class and the 15th-best recruit in the state of New Jersey. Keep an eye on this weekend’s visit, because big things may be in the works for Wafle and the Wolverines.

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