The Wolverines have yet to add a RB to their 2026 class, but Michigan did sign two RBs in its 2025 class. Michigan added both Jasper Parker and Donovan Johnson, but gaining a comm

The heated rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan has extended to the recruiting trail for one of the top recruits in the class of 2026. The Buckeyes signed the nation’s No. 5 class (On3) after securing the program’s ninth national championship and the first under head coach Ryan Day.

Thus, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli is optimistic that Michigan could be good, but not as good as the Buckeyes, according to his Big Ten power rankings. Think of how horrible things went for the Wolverines last season.

Jordan Thomas (21) of Bergen Catholic successfully breaks up this deep pass intended for wide receiver Isaiah Alvarez (2) of Don Bosco Prep during the first half, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media

The Michigan Wolverines were projected to land a 2026 five-star running back the Ohio State Buckeyes are heavily recruiting.

Michigan safety Rod Moore shared a progress update on his injury from last year, but the video has fans even more concerned about his availability for 2025.

The Michigan football team could be picking up another big commitment soon, as 2026 five-star EDGE Carter Meadows recently dropped his top-four schools. The Wolverines made the cut, and so did three other big programs. Michigan is battling Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina for the coveted recruit.