For those of us that follow recruiting closely, it is a constant game of ebbs and flows. You win some and you lose some, however some losses are much easier to stomach than others. Regardless of your individual feelings towards Michigan,

On3's Steve Wiltfong made the surprising flip of his prediction that 2026 Chicago (Ill.) Simeon four-star edge rusher McHale Blade would choose the Irish, switching it to Michigan on Monday morning. It didn't take long before the 6-foot-4, 245-pound edge rusher made it unofficially official, committing to Michigan football.

Michigan Football Beats USC, Notre Dame for 4-Star D-Line Commitment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan Wolverines' class of 2026 is still taking shape with plenty of time left in the cycle headed toward the fall football season.