Oklahoma, Michigan increase recruiting efforts for Utah high school talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Oklahoma and Michigan are intensifying their recruiting strategies to attract top high school players from Utah. Recent actions include Oklahoma coach Brent Venables securing the No. 1 and No. 3 ranked recruits in the state, while Michigan's Kyle Whittingham and his staff maintain connections with local athletes. Notable commitments include BYU securing edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm, who was heavily pursued by Oklahoma. The of college recruiting in Utah is becoming more competitive, with local coaches needing to adapt to the influx of interest from powerhouse programs.
- •Oklahoma recruited Utah’s No. 1 player, Bode Sparrow.
- •Michigan's staff, including Whittingham, is active in Utah recruiting.
- •BYU retained edge rusher Uhila Wolfgramm amid Oklahoma's pursuit.
- •Oklahoma added a former BYU player to its recruiting staff.
- •Local colleges face challenges from Big Ten and SEC teams.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Beware of out-of-state recruiters chasing Utah talent. Oklahoma and Michigan just upped efforts
"Local college recruiters have more work to do to protect their turf.
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