The 2024 National Signing Day was one of the least stressful ever for the Michigan Wolverines. Of Michigan’s 27 commits, by the end of the day, all 27 had signed. No drama, no NIL-inspired chaos, just pen-to-paper for Michigan’s newest crop of players.
Starting with the 2021 class, the Wolverines have taken a noticeably different approach to recruiting and the results — three Big Ten Championships and three College Football Playoff appearances — are undeniable. Michigan’s approach? Find players that fit the team’s established culture first and worry about everything else second.
Understanding this philosophy, it is no surprise why Michigan is one of the few schools that has vastly limited the negative impact of the transfer portal.