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Michigan snags huge recruiting win over rival Ohio State

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 6:32 PM ET

Savion Hiter is an elite 2026 running back recruit and he had a chance to choose to play his college ball just about anywhere in the country.

With nearly 30 offers in hand, Hiter, from Mineral, Virginia, had narrowed his interest list down to four schools: Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee and Georgia.

It was the Wolverines who ultimately won this big-time recruiting battle, as Hiter announced his commitment to Sherrone Moore and his staff on Tuesday.

BREAKING: Five-Star RB Savion Hiter has Committed to Michigan!

The 5’11 205 RB from Mineral, VA chose the Wolverines over Tennessee, Ohio State, & Georgia

He’s ranked as the No. 1 RB in the ‘26 Class (per Rivals) https://t.co/xTZSfuJReN pic.twitter.com/iOivfGTJMT
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 19, 2025

“Michigan has a lot of tradition and history of winning, and the running backs run similar plays to what I’m used to so I could definitely see myself in that offense,” Hiter told Rivals in the past regarding the Wolverines.

This will go down as a massive commitment for Moore and his staff. Not only was OSU on the other end of this thing, but beating out Georgia and Tennessee is easier said than done, even for Michigan.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Hiter is ranked as the No. 1 running back recruit in the 2026 class and the No. 9 player overall.

Running backs coach Tony Alford played a big role in getting Hiter to lean Michigan's way. He, along with Moore, made an impact with the five-star.

“Coach Alford, he’s a great coach,” Hiter has said in the past. “He knows how to coach 'em right. He has a great relationship with all his running backs. (Alford) knows how to coach 'em up.

“(Coach Moore) has plenty of great years to come. The whole staff makes it feel like home every time I’m there.”

Checking in at nearly 6-foot, 200 pounds, Hiter rushed for 1,698 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior for Louisa County High School.

Andrew Kulha

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