As you’re probably aware by now, there’s a big college football game going on in the state of Michigan this weekend. The top 10 matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans has national implications on the playoff and Big Ten race, but will also have ramifications on recruiting.
Since Jim Harbaugh was hired and Mark Dantonio’s reign was coming to an unceremonious end, Michigan has never been able to fully squash its in-state rival and maintain state supremacy. Still, Michigan has mostly been able to maintain a sizable edge on the recruiting trail, with last year’s cycle being a prime example.