Burch Leans Toward Notre Dame Over Michigan
Four-star edge rusher Asa Burch of Warren (OH) Harding appears poised to pick Notre Dame over Michigan in the 2028 class.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Michigan is at risk of losing four-star edge rusher Asa Burch to Notre Dame, according to recruiting predictions from Rivals and 247Sports. Michigan also missed on four-star quarterback Levi Kerr, who committed to North Carolina.
Why it matters
Burch is ranked No. 86 nationally in the 247Sports Composite 2028 class and No. 12 among edge rushers, making him a significant target for both programs. Losing him would leave Michigan with only one committed player in its 2028 class, kicker Ryan Jung.
Burch is listed at 6'5" and 225 pounds and ranks No. 86 in the 247Sports Composite 2028 class and No. 12 among edge rushers. Burch has not yet announced his decision, and it remains unclear whether he will commit to Notre Dame.
The players
Asa Burch
Asa Burch is a four-star edge rusher from Warren (OH) Harding, ranked No. 86 in the 247Sports Composite 2028 class and No. 12 among edge rushers.
Notre Dame
Notre Dame is the college football program that Burch is reportedly leaning toward, according to recruiting predictions.
Michigan
Michigan is the college football program that Burch was previously trending toward and that risks losing him in its 2028 class.
The details
Alfie Burch, the recruit's father, said Asa likes Notre Dame and loves Michigan, and that Asa is slated to visit Notre Dame this weekend for its game against Miami. Alfie Burch previously played for Michigan.
Timeline
October 2026: Alfie Burch said Asa would decide around November.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Rivals and 247Sports predictions favored Notre Dame.
This weekend, November 7-8, 2026: Burch visits Notre Dame for its game against Miami.
November 2026: Asa Burch is expected to announce his decision.
Season Trajectory
Recruiting battles for elite edge rushers in the 2028 class shape each program's long-term depth chart, and Michigan's position in the 247Sports Composite rankings highlights the competitive pressure. Losing a top-15 edge prospect to a conference rival would widen the gap in Michigan's future defensive pipeline.
Burch's decision would reshape Michigan's 2028 class, which currently holds only kicker Ryan Jung. Fans tracking the 2028 recruiting cycle should watch for the November announcement that could move Michigan's class rankings.
The takeaway
Recruiting predictions can shift quickly before a commitment is announced, so projections from services like Rivals and 247Sports are best treated as signals rather than final outcomes. Watching how a recruit's official visits go often gives the clearest early indication of where he may land.
What happens next
Asa Burch is expected to announce his college decision in November 2026, according to his father's prediction.
Further reading
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