Notre Dame has been a hotbed for offensive line talent in recent years. While there are concerns about that unit in 2024, the future always seems bright these days. Hopefully for the Irish, that future will include 2026 recruit Ben Nichols.
Nichols, Michigan’s No. 3 recruit in the 2026 class according to 247Sports, has received offers from 19 Football Bowl Subdivision programs. The Irish made their offer on St. Patrick’s Day this year. Now, he’ll be making a visit to campus when the Irish open their home schedule against Northern Illinois.
Nichols took to social media and expressed excitement about his upcoming trip to South Bend:
I’ll be back in South Bend Tomorrow!! @Marcus_Freeman1 @CoachJoeRudolph @CoachDelaney52 @CarterAuman @beccasites @TheD_Zone pic.twitter.com/tQKDbqUy0I
— Ben Nichols C/O 2026 (@BNichols2026) September 6, 2024
The Irish have some stiff competition to try and win Nichols’ services. Alabama made the most recent offer in late August. Others aiming for him include Purdue, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa, Penn State, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and Illinois.
Good luck to the Irish in landing Nichols. They just might need it.
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