Michigan football pursues Kentucky commit Tristin Hughes as recruiting efforts continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Michigan is actively recruiting four-star safety Tristin Hughes, a current Kentucky commit, who plans to attend the Penn State game on October 17. Safeties coach Tyler Stockton initially offered Hughes in March, and the program remains interested in adding to its safety depth following the commitment of Charles Woodson Jr. Additionally, four-star athlete Cartae Ligon visited Ann Arbor for the season opener against Western Michigan but indicated he is monitoring the team’s offensive development and coaching stability. Meanwhile, 2027 quarterback recruit Kamden Lopati has helped lead West high school to a 4-0 start. Lopati has recorded 1,005 passing yards and nine touchdowns so far this season while maintaining ongoing communication with the coaching staff.
- •Tristin Hughes plans to visit for the Penn State game on October 17.
- •Cartae Ligon visited Michigan for the season-opening win over Western Michigan.
- •Kamden Lopati has led West to a 4-0 record with nine passing touchdowns.
- •Michigan coaching staff continues to pursue Cartae Ligon for a running back role.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Football making a run at 4-star SEC commit
"Michigan Football is trying to flip a familiar safety target that is currently committed to an SEC program. We have that and more in today’s Recruiting Roundup:
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