When the 2019 recruiting cycle was wrapped up in February, Michigan finished ahead of Ohio State in the class rankings for the first time since 2010. The Wolverines, sitting at No. 8 nationally, were eight spots ahead of the Buckeyes and bounced back from landing at No. 20 in the class rankings the previous year.
The Michigan staff is hoping this year's results are the new normal, while Ohio State is looking to bounce back in the first full season under new head coach Ryan Day.
With only 17 recruits in the class, compared with Michigan's 26, Ohio State was bound to see a dip in its ranking.