In a move that has rocked the college football recruiting landscape, 5-star quarterback phenom Malik Thompson has decommitted from the University of Michigan and announced his commitment to Penn State. The decision comes as a major shock, as Thompson had been a vocal Michigan pledge for months and was seen as a cornerstone of the Wolverines’ 2026 recruiting class.
Thompson, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback and No. 6 overall player in the nation, cited a growing connection with Penn State’s coaching staff and offensive vision as the key reasons for his sudden flip. “It just felt like home,” Thompson said in a statement. “Coach Franklin and his staff have a plan for me, and I believe in it.”
The 6’4″, 210-pound signal-caller from Georgia had offers from nearly every national powerhouse, including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and LSU. His commitment gives Penn State a massive boost and potentially changes the dynamics of the Big Ten for years to come.
Michigan fans are left stunned, while Penn State celebrates landing one of the most coveted prospects in the country—proving that in college football recruiting, nothing is ever certain.
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