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Does Ohio State or Michigan Have Early Upper Hand in 2017 Recruiting Rivalry?

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines meet just once on an annual basis but these powerhouse college football programs battle throughout the year.

Iconic head coaches Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh go head-to-head daily through their respective nationwide recruiting efforts. Entrenched in Big Ten Conference territory, both teams have the history and buzz to pluck elite prospects from any corner of the country.

Meyer, a three-time national champion, has secured five top-10 classes since arriving at Ohio State in 2011, including four considered top-five talent hauls on national signing day. His reputation as an elite closer on the recruiting trail dates back to the past decade, when he built the foundation of a dominant Florida Gators squad.