November 23, 2024

Michigan making strides recruiting Ohio but Buckeyes maintain grasp on state


There is still four months until the next installment of the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry on the field, but for a fleeting moment Sunday night, Wolverines fans thought they scored another victory over the Buckeyes. Springfield four-star cornerback Aaron Scott, the second-ranked prospect in Ohio and No. 52 nationally, held a commitment ceremony at a local community center and was set to choose between Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon, although the Ducks were viewed more as a placeholder than an actual contender to land the 6-foot, 170-pounder. Branded hats and backpacks of his three finalists laid on a table in front of him as he stood up to make his decision. He quickly set aside the Oregon gear before doing the same with the OSU hat and backpack. Suddenly, it appeared like the Wolverines would land their second top-100 national recruit from Ohio this cycle and sixth overall from the…

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