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4-Star QB Michael Van Buren Commits to Oregon over Penn State, Maryland

Oregon football continued to add to its impressive 2024 recruiting class Saturday after four-star quarterback Michael Van Buren announced his commitment to the Ducks.

Van Buren is the No. 11 ranked signal caller in next year's class, according to 247 Sports' composite rankings. He also had offers from Alabama, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and Penn State.

Maryland and Penn State were reportedly his other finalists but it was his connection with the Ducks' coaching staff that ultimately won him over.

"It's just the family aspect," Van Buren said after his commitment. "Coach [Dan] Lanning and coach [Will] Stein, they communicate with me often.