It seems there’s some confusion: Jeremiah Favorite has committed to Michigan State, not Michigan. Here’s a detailed look at his decision and what it means for MSU’s 2026 class—just about 380 words:
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🧢 Who Is Jeremiah Favorite?
Jeremiah Favorite is a 5’11”, 175-pound cornerback out of Boiling Springs High School in South Carolina. Rated a three-star recruit and ranked roughly No. 105 at the CB position in the 2026 class, he’s listed among the top 25 prospects in his state per 247Sports Composite data .
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The Road to East Lansing
Favorite first toured Michigan State in late March, attending spring practice. He returned for his official visit May 30–June 1, a pivotal weekend that he credits with playing a major role in his commitment . Afterward, he considered other Big Ten options—including Indiana, Northwestern, Wake Forest, and Oklahoma State—but ultimately chose the Spartans.
Throughout June, Favorite made additional official visits to Wake Forest, Northwestern, and Indiana. Even a late addition from North Carolina didn’t sway him; the offer from Michigan State, he says, felt most genuine .
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Why Michigan State?
Favorite emphasized the Spartan culture and their recruitment strategy:
He felt consistently “wanted,” both by Jonathan Smith’s staff and particularly by DB coach Blue Adams, who he describes as “funny,” caring, and someone who “pushes you to be more successful” .
The “plan they have for me” and the “biggest stage—playing in the Big Ten”—were key in his decision .
Asked to describe his on-field style, Favorite said, “I love to get hands on […] disrupt timing…chop knees and hear running backs cry about it,” underlining his aggressive, physical play .
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Impact on the 2026 Class
With Favorite on board, MSU’s 2026 recruiting haul reaches 21 scholarship commitments, including six defensive backs: three cornerbacks (Favorite, TJ Umenyiora, KJ Deriso) and three safeties (Jordan Vann, Brayden Thomas, Eliyjah Caldwell‑Hardy) .
The class is receiving strong buzz:
Ranked Top‑25 nationally by 247Sports .
MSU secured 17 new commits in June alone, signaling momentum under coach Smith and revamped recruiting strategies .
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What Comes Next?
Favorite plans to step into the developmental pipeline under Michigan State’s experienced secondary staff—Jonathan Smith as HC, Joe Rossi on D‑line, and Blue Adams overseeing the DBs . With his say‑so, the Spartans bolster their depth and style in the secondary.
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In sum, Jeremiah Favorite’s commitment cements Michigan State’s growing position in the Big Ten recruiting landscape—not Michigan—adding a physical, motivated CB to a class that’s rounding into a top-tier group.