June 13, 2026

Can Michigan football, or anyone in the Big Ten, close recruiting gap with Ohio State?


CLOSE When the dust settled from December’s early signing period this past week, there was a familiar program atop the Big Ten’s recruiting rankings for the class of 2020.  Ohio State reigned supreme yet again, inking a class that is not only significantly better than any other class in the conference but also among the nation’s elite. The Buckeyes signed 24 of 25 commits from a class that currently ranks No. 3 overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The results of the three-day December signing period come as no surprise. As the 2010s come to a close, A quick glance back at the past decade reveals that the Buckeyes experienced unprecedented success on the recruiting trail, as former coach Urban Meyer built a college football powerhouse.  [ Michigan’s 2020 recruiting class: How each player fits, who’s their comp ] Over the past 10 recruiting cycles (covering the 2011 class through the 2020 class),…

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