Newsstand: Michigan offers 2026 four-star QB Matt Ponatosk

Tweets Of The Day

Michigan has extended a scholarship offer to 2026 Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller four-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski, who attends the same powerhouse high school that produced Michigan sophomore running back Jordan Marshall.

Ponatoski was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Ohio as a junior in 2024. Here’s what Gatorade wrote about him at the time of his selection: “At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound junior quarterback had led the Crusaders to a 14-1 record and a berth in the Division I state championship game. Ponatoski passed for 4,085 yards and 56 touchdowns against just three interceptions in 15 games, including 12 games with at least three TD tosses. A two-time Greater Catholic League First-Team honoree, he is also a nationally ranked shortstop for the Moeller baseball team.”

Michigan just offered Matt Ponatoski— a 2026 QB from Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller.

He’s the No. 109 recruit in the country and the No. 9 QB nationally. Ponatoski won Gatorade POTY in Ohio after throwing for 57 (!!!) TDs last year.

His On3 profile:… https://t.co/qI5KaB0R1F

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) February 4, 2025

Michigan is in the top tier of contenders for 2026 five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell.

“Don’t sleep on Michigan!”@SWiltfong_ takes us behind the scenes of 5 Jackson Cantwell’s new Top-6

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— Josh Newberg (@josh_newberg) February 4, 2025

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren and wide receiver Peyton O’Leary helped cheer kids up at Mott Children’s Hospital.

There is so much more to Michigan student-athletes than what they give us on the field. We are incredibly grateful for guys like @1daviswarren2 & @peytonoleary6, who regularly take time out of their busy schedules to put smiles on kids’ faces at @MottChildren pic.twitter.com/ZJIMa2ApaH

— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) February 4, 2025

This week in 2009, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson made his commitment to the Wolverines.

Robinson holds the Michigan record for career total offense (10,769 yards) and is the program’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored (91). He is the school’s second leading rusher with 4,495 career yards, trailing only Mike Hart, and ranks third in career rushing touchdowns (42) and is tied for second with 20 career 100-yard rushing games. Robinson is fourth in career passing yardage (6,250) and touchdown passes (49). He also has six of the top 10 single-game offensive outputs in school history.

OTD in ‘09 Denard “Shoelace” Robinson committed to the University of Michigan.

Robinson at 2012 Big Ten Media Day: “I was told I couldn’t play college football. I was told I couldn’t play college quarterback. I was told I was too short. I was told I couldn’t make it at a school… pic.twitter.com/WhpVpgWJVE

— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) February 4, 2025

FanDuel set Michigan’s over/under for total wins in 2025 at 8.5 in the regular season.

NEW: Noteable 2025 College Football Win Totals via @FDSportsbook

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— On3 (@On3sports) February 4, 2025

Quote Of The Day

“For us to be able to not play anywhere near our best and find ways to win usually bodes well, because you stay hungry, you realize it’s easier to get the guys to pay attention to the details, versus maybe if you won by 15 or 16.”

— Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May

Headlines Of The Day

• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Every Michigan Football staff member in 2025: Coaches, operations, recruiting, and more
• Ethan McDowell, The Wolverine: On3’s NFL comps for Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class
• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: On3 Rankings Director shares early thoughts on Michigan’s pair of 2026 commits
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Reading between the lines: Will Michigan rediscover its groove, and what’s up with L.J. Cason?
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: The most interesting man in football: Biff Poggi’s return to Michigan a coup for Sherrone Moore

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