There have been a few negative trends for Michigan football on the recruiting trail, but there is one positive trend that could lead to a commitment soon.
Three-star quarterback Nathan Bernhard from Ohio was just offered by Michigan football and just took an unofficial visit. Bernhard is 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, and ranked as the No. 509 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
Michigan Wolverines news: A QB commitment coming? Another WNBA draft pick, more
Michigan football is trending for a quarterback commitment in the 2026 class, plus more Michigan Wolverines news.
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There have been a few negative trends for Michigan football on the recruiting trail, but there is one positive trend that could lead to a commitment soon.
Three-star quarterback Nathan Bernhard from Ohio was just offered by Michigan football and just took an unofficial visit. Bernhard is 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, and ranked as the No. 509 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
Penn State and Michigan State are other programs that have offered, along with Louisville, Iowa State, Duke, West Virginia, and Indiana. Ryan Day watched Bernhard throw recently, but the Buckeyes haven’t made a scholarship offer.
That’s the one thing that could change this recruitment. However, Steve Wiltfong and Ethan McDowell of On3.com have each projected the Michigan Wolverines to land Bernhard. Michigan football has a 96 percent chance to win his commitment according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine.
There are no crystal ball projections from 247 Sports but Michigan football is the only program listed as “warm” so it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Wolverines end their commitment drought with Bernhard.
Michigan Wolverines news: A QB commitment coming? Another WNBA draft pick, more
Michigan football is trending for a quarterback commitment in the 2026 class, plus more Michigan Wolverines news.
By
Chris Peterson
|
11 minutes ago
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
There have been a few negative trends for Michigan football on the recruiting trail, but there is one positive trend that could lead to a commitment soon.
Three-star quarterback Nathan Bernhard from Ohio was just offered by Michigan football and just took an unofficial visit. Bernhard is 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, and ranked as the No. 509 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
Penn State and Michigan State are other programs that have offered, along with Louisville, Iowa State, Duke, West Virginia, and Indiana. Ryan Day watched Bernhard throw recently, but the Buckeyes haven’t made a scholarship offer.
That’s the one thing that could change this recruitment. However, Steve Wiltfong and Ethan McDowell of On3.com have each projected the Michigan Wolverines to land Bernhard. Michigan football has a 96 percent chance to win his commitment according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine.
There are no crystal ball projections from 247 Sports but Michigan football is the only program listed as “warm” so it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Wolverines end their commitment drought with Bernhard.
Jordan Hobbs drafted into WNBA
The Michigan Wolverines had another player drafted into the WNBA, the third in the past few years, as Jordan Hobbs was selected 34th overall by the Seattle Storm on Monday night. Naz Hillmon and Leigha Brown were also selected in 2022 and 2023.
Hobbs played a key role for the Michigan Wolverines this past season averaging 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists for a 23-win team that made the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Hobbs also made 62 3-pointers last season for the Wolverines and shot 33.9 percent. She was also a stellar leader for a team with three true freshmen.
Michigan softball coach gets 100th win
The Michigan Wolverines softball team completed a three-game sweep over Rutgers on Monday with an 8-4 win over the Scarlet Knights.
Lauren Derkowski got the win from the circle, striking out six while allowing three runs on five hits and two walks through 4.2 innings. Ella McVey pitched in with an inside-the-park home run as well as two RBI.
The Wolverines improved to 9-4 in the Big Ten, which is fourth in the softball standings. The Michigan Wolverines are now 31-12 overall
