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Per the Athletic

Notre Dame will have a first-time starting quarterback when next season opens at Miami.


On Thursday afternoon, that much became certain when reports surfaced that quarterback Steve Angeli would enter the transfer portal during the spring window, which opened Wednesday. Angeli, who started the Sun Bowl a year ago and played a part in Notre Dame’s win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl in January, will depart as a graduate transfer.


That means Notre Dame will turn to either CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey as its next starting quarterback, a tandem that each took four snaps last season, all during a blowout of Purdue in mid-September. Opening the 2025 season at Miami, then facing Texas A&M in the home opener, will be a massive jump for either quarterback. It’s a jump coach Marcus Freeman wanted to take based on the timing of Angeli’s departure.

Update: Angeli is reportedly headed to Tennessee

Wow didn’t see the uab kid coming here

As the early portal targts have signed to other programs, new ones have emerged. While I'm still holdig out hope for Jamir Watkins, Ian Jackson, or Rodney Rice, these are probably not realistic at this time.

1. Xaivian Lee- 6'4", 180 PG, Princeton- Junior- 16.9 PPG, 6.1 Rebounds, 5.5 Assists, 44% FG, 37% from 3, 79% FT, 1.2 steals. Michigan seems to have a pretty good track record with Ivy League transfers- Mike Smith and most recently, Danny Wolf, though I will purposely ignore the never healthy Jaelin Llewellyn.😏He would fit as a long stretch PG and second ball-handler on the team. Decent 3-point shooter on a high volume (154 attempts).
2. Blake Harper- 6'8", 210 SG, Howard- Freshman- 19.5 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 45% FG, 40% from 3, 83% FT, 1.1 steals. Super-tall SG prospect (freshman) who already shows star qualities. CAN shoot- 40-99 from 3. Will his skills translate to a bigger conference? 16 points vs Kansas and 23 vs Cincinnatti makes it seem so.
3. Kennard Davis Jr.- 6'6", 215 SG/SF, SIU- Sophomore- 16.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.6 APG, 46% FG, 38% from 3, 76% FT, 1.3 steals. Big and physical swing man, more solid than spectacular in any area. Good defender with length.
4. Cedric Coward- 6'6", SG/SF, WSU- Transfer- Only played in 6 games in 2024-25 (injury)- 17.7 PPG, 7 RPG, 3.7 APG, 56% FG, 40% from 3, 84% FT, 1.7 blocks- The previous season with Eastern Washington he averaged a similar 15.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.7 APG, on 57/38/90 shooting splits, 1.9 "stocks" per game. Good, but not great three-point shooter, strong body for a guard. Defensive-minded.
5. Treysen Eaglestaff- 6'6", 190, SG, North Dakota- Junior- 18.9 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.4 APG, 42% FG, 36% from 3, 79% FT, 1.1 steal. High-volume three-point shooter (made 164 the last 2 seasons) who committed to South Carolina in the portal, then decommitted. The rumor is WVU, but why would he trade one mediocre program for another? Michigan should kick the tires, at least if really looking for a shooter.

Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show to preview the 2025 Michigan football Spring Game.
Breakdown
Open 00:00-10:51
Expecations for tomorrow 10:52-16:01
BIg Bryce 16:02-22:08
Things to look for 22:09-41:00
Feedback 41:01-59:24
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No one wants to draw drastic conclusions from a spring game. After weeks of intel, rumors, and press conferences, it's about eyes matching ears.
Here are five things we at @MichiganRivals will be looking for at Michigan's spring game on Saturday.
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Link playing some guard 👀
Can’t watch the full thing but nice 2 min video with some interviews

M&BR has the latest on 2026 QB recruiting.

Right here:

A Rivals50 OL has set an official visit to Michigan.

Lol

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Please join me in welcoming @Aidan Sen to the M&BR fam as our new Recruiting Insider.

I have been impressed with what Aidan has been doing from all the way in Australia. He’s a grinder and he is going to be an excellent addition to the team.

I’m fired up.

Aidan will be posting here shortly as he gets comfortable with the site and boards.

Makes sense with the Casula connection.

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I was wondering if nitro tuggle could be an option

If you’re not familiar with Gavin McKenna, familiarize yourself now. Kid has generational talent written all over him.

Rumors swirling in my circles that he’s close to committing.

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4 ⭐️ 2026 WR Gordon Sellars out of Charlotte, NC, is scheduled to announce his commitment today. Gordon announced a Top 6 of Michigan, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, North Carolina A&T, and South Carolina, but visited Notre Dame last week, which presumably pushed them into consideration.

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He visited Ann Arbor twice this Spring (3/28, 4/12) and is also scheduled to return for an O.V. (20/6).

Per sources, Clemson and South Carolina are in the lead, but I wouldn't rule out Michigan or Notre Dame as well. Gordon's family and coaches have been pretty tight-lipped about who leads at this stage.

Michigan OL coach Grant Newsome was in the Longhorn State to see the most offered prospect in the state of Texas in four-star 2026 OL Zaden Krempin on Thursday.

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Krempin tells me the in-home visit went “great” and that Newsome told Krempin he would be back to see him at the end of the month.

He says the two “talked ball” and caught up on some of Michigan’s current offensive linemen and how they are progressing.

Krempin mentioned how impressive Andrew Babalola has been and that he actually went to a couple of classes with the true freshman during his latest visit to Ann Arbor in mid March.

In all, Krempin has been to Michigan three times and says “he has yet to meet someone he didn’t like.”

Michigan’s culture of “the team, the team, the team” is one of the main reasons he is considering them as a top school.

He takes his OV to Ann Arbor June 20-22, and will also take officials to Texas, SMU and LSU.

Time will tell if the Wolverines can pull him out of his home state, but Krempin has told me the distance doesn’t bother him.

But Newsome and the staff are pushing hard to bring Krempin north.

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For your viewing pleasure!

M&BR has the latest recruiting intel after another busy weekend.

Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parehk makes his first appearance for the Calgary Flames on ESPN.

M&BR has the latest on a 2026 TE target.

I'll continue updating this thread on a day-to-day basis throughout the contact period as Michigan staff continue to visit top targets

Tuesday, 15th of April

• 4 ⭐️ LB Anthony Davis Jr.
• 3 ⭐️ QB Nathan Bernhard
• 3 ⭐️ WR Jaylen Pile

Wednesday, 16th of April

• 5 ⭐️ QB Brady Smigiel - First reported by Josh Henschke
• 4 ⭐️ WR Christian Ward - Has now scheduled an official visit to Michigan for the 30th of May
• 4 ⭐️ OT Malakai Lee

Thursday, 17th of April

• 4 ⭐️ OT John Turntine III - Has now scheduled an official visit to Michigan for the 30th of May
• 4 ⭐️ OT Zaden Krempin
• 4 ⭐️ LB Shadarius Toodle
• 4 ⭐️ CB Jordan Thomas
• 4 ⭐️ S Andre Clarke
• 4 ⭐️ S Ayden Pouncey
• 4 ⭐️ S Donovan Webb

Friday, 19th of April

• 4 ⭐️ S Chace Calicut

Alright One Pride, it’s time for free agency and draft talk. The journey to Super Bowl LX starts now!