Michigan and Notre Dame might not be playing on the field this year, but the two rivals are still battling each other on the recruiting trail.

Notre Dame built up a ton of early momentum, but the Irish have taken a recent tumble in the rankings. Meanwhile, Michigan is all the way up to No. 5 after adding some key commitments during the dead period.

But the war isn't over just yet.

Michigan and Notre Dame are still involved for a number of mutual targets this recruiting cycle.

The Wolverine's EJ Holland and Blue & Gold Illustrated's Mike Singer breaks down the battles below.