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Elite recruits attend Michigan Football season opening victory at The Big House

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Elite recruits attend Michigan Football season opening victory at The Big House

Summary

A group of highly-rated recruiting prospects visited Michigan Stadium on September 6, 2026, to attend the Michigan Football season opener. The recruits witnessed the team secure a win in a game-ending thriller. Among the visiting prospects were four-star linebacker Jay Schell, four-star running back Cartae Ligon, and four-star offensive tackle Wyatt VanBoening. The event also drew several established program commits, including Jakari Lipsey, Louis Esposito, and Lundon Hampton. These prospects viewed the program's debut performance as staff members continued to evaluate talent for future recruiting cycles. The visit included a mixture of targets from several high school graduating classes.

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By the Numbers

•Michigan hosted several elite recruits at The Big House for the season opener.
•Prospects included four-star recruits Jay Schell, Cartae Ligon, and Wyatt VanBoening.
•Three current Michigan commits attended the game.
•The Michigan football team secured a win in a game-ending thriller.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Photo Gallery: Recruits take in Michigan Football’s season opening win

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A number of top recruiting targets were at The Big House today for Michigan Football’s season opener. Here’s a look at who made it in:
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