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Michigan football losing former 4-star recruit LB Osman Savage to transfer portal

Michigan football has yet to play a game in the 2020 season, but the Wolverines have already taken a loss, as freshman linebacker Osman Savage, a four-star recruit, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, the Free Press has learned.

More: Michigan football gets commitment from 4-star LB (2020) Osman Savage

Savage was the 15th ranked outside linebacker in the class of 2020, according toe 247 Sports. The Wolverines signed the 6-foot-2, 225-pound commit out of St. Frances Academy, which is coached by former Michigan staffer Biff Poggi, in Baltimore.

Savage picked Michigan over reported offers from Maryland, Michigan State, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and more. Maryland has recently been encroaching on Michigan's former stranglehold on St. Francis' players.

Baltimore St. Frances Academy running back Osman Savage
Baltimore St. Frances Academy running back Osman Savage

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan football losing LB Osman Savage to transfer portal