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Old Friends Brandon Wimbush, Rashan Gary Set for Pivotal Matchup in Notre Dame-Michigan

In the biggest game of his high school career, Brandon Wimbush noticed a familiar face across the line of scrimmage. It was the nation’s premier defensive lineman, a surefire five-star even as a junior, the No. 1 overall prospect in his recruiting class—take your pick. Lining up at right defensive end for Paramus Catholic was 6’5”, 293-pound Rashan Gary, ready to wreak havoc.

Wimbush, the senior quarterback for St. Peter’s Prep bound for Notre Dame, checked out of the play, replacing it with the same quarterback run, but to the opposite side: power left, away from Gary. The ensuing 63-yard touchdown helped St.