Big things were expected of the Michigan football 2024 recruiting class and while the jury may be out for some time, the Wolverines had something of a surprising departure via the transfer portal.
Having flipped originally from Notre Dame to the Wolverines, despite being a three-star prospect, Princeton (N.J.) Hun School defensive tackle Owen Wafle quickly was becoming a fan favorite due to his aggressiveness. However, Wafle didn’t play his freshman year and quickly opted for the transfer portal after the ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama.
It was a surprising decision, and it gets even more surprising as Wafle announced on Instagram that he’s transferring to Big Ten rival Penn State.
Wafle will have a full four years of eligibility from here on in. The Wolverines had also been targeting his edge rusher brother, four-star Luke Wafle, to join the 2026 recruiting class.
Michigan didn’t reel in many 2024 defensive tackles, but 2025 saw the Wolverines bring in Travis Moten.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football defensive player transfers to Penn State
