Top running back prospect Javian Osborne has chosen Notre Dame over Michigan, surprising some who wondered about his decision. Perhaps not why Osborne chose the Irish, but perhaps why he did not choose the Wolverines.

Javian Osborne, ESPN's No. 6-ranked running back and its No. 81 prospect overall in the 2026 class, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday.

Notre Dame football won a heated recruiting battle over the Michigan Wolverines for ‘26 RB Javian Osborne and social media was buzzing after it.