The smoke has subsided from the recruiting fireworks over the July Fourth weekend – always a popular time on the calendar for rising seniors to announce their college decisions. It certainly was an eventful holiday for Michigan,

A eventful Independence Day weekend has redefined the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. From USC and Georgia battling for the No. 1 spot, to surges by Alabama and LSU, here are the top 10 2026 classes.

Michigan football has added another four-star defender to its 2026 recruiting class. Defensive back Andre Clarke Jr., who plays for Hermitage High in Virginia, announced his commitment in a social media post Monday. He took an official visit to Michigan on June 13 and picked the Wolverines over Kentucky and SMU.