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Michigan Football: Top transfer chooses UCLA instead of Wolverines

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Many expected Jay Toia to become part of the Michigan football program, but surprisingly, he transferred to UCLA instead of U-M.

When defensive tackle Jay Toia came and went from Ann Arbor this past weekend without a commitment, it was cause for concern.

Many analysts expected him to wind up as part of the Michigan football program and there was even some hope that the Wolverines would land his commitment over the weekend.

It didn’t happen and that’s because Toia wound up committing to the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday night in a strange twist that leaves Michigan football on the short end once again in the portal.