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Conner Weigman on Wanting to Beat Texas: That’s a Given, That’s Gonna Happen

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman shared with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recently that he’s always wanted to beat Texas.

“I’ve always wanted to beat Texas. That’s a given. I don’t know if it was more after [Texas joined the SEC], but yeah that’s a given, that’s gonna happen.”

Texas and Texas A&M have not played since 2011 when Texas A&M left for the SEC and Texas remained in the Big 12. Despite a 12 season pause, the two teams have met a total of 118 times, with Texas A&M only having won 37 of those contests.

4-Star LB Jadon Perlotte Flips from Georgia to USC

4-star LB Jadon Perlotte has flipped his commitment from Georgia to USC after committing to Georgia back in December of 2022.

After a surprise visit to USC this past weekend, Perlotte has flipped his commitment from the in-state Bulldogs to the cross-coast Trojans.

Perlotte is ranked highest by ESPN, who tabs him as the 84th best overall prospect and 9th ranked LB in the 2025 class. On3’s industry composite places him 203rd nationally and 21st at his position.

Perlotte is USC’s 9th Blue Chip and 15th commitment overall for the 2025 class, a class which ranks 18th nationally and 5th in the new Big Ten.

Deion Sanders on “Dumbest” Misconception of Himself, Colorado

Colorado Coach Deion Sanders took some time with SiriusXM to share what some of the misconceptions about the Colorado program were.

One of the first misconceptions Coach Sanders discussed is that people think it’s all about him, and Coach Sanders disagrees, saying that he’s been in the game of football for 30 years, and he wouldn’t still be at it all that time later if it were about him.

As for the “dumbest” misconception, as Coach Sanders called it, is that he’s planning to leave after Travis Hunter and his son Shedeur Sanders leave for the NFL after this season. “That’s the dumbest thing I ever saw in my life, like, I’m gonna follow my sons. Come on. That’s not a dad.”

Norvell: DJ Uiagalelei Has Been Remarkable in FSU Camp

Florida State’s Mike Norvell took some time yesterday to speak glowingly of DJ Uiagalelei, the transfer QB from Oregon State.

Norvell shared that Uiagalelei has been “remarkable” and has lauded the “ownership he has in the offense.”

Norvell also spoke highly of the consistency and explosiveness he brings to the team.

Uiagalelei transferred in from Oregon State after throwing for 2,638 yards and 21 TDs and running for 219 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Missouri’s Brady Cook Believes Tigers Have Something to Prove

Missouri QB Brady Cook believes that there is still something for Missouri to prove, as we head towards the 2024 season.

Cook shares that, although Missouri finished with 11+ wins for the first time since 2014 and finished in the AP Top 10 for the first time since 2013, the team has to reset their expectations and come in with a clear mindset for 2024.

Looking at the win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, that’s in the past and part of the history books, Cook said, now 2024 is all that matters and the Tigers believe they have something to prove in 2024.

On3’s First Year Coach Groupings

On3’s Andy Staples recently published an article looking at the 12 different jobs that first year, power conference coaches have ahead of them for the 2024 season.

From this, there are four categories: Keeping it rolling, Inherited wealth, Don’t assume a win if they’re on your schedule, and Ripped down to the studs.

Sitting in the top category are Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer and Michigan’s Sherrone Moore.

The next category includes, among others, Texas A&M’s Mike Elko.

The “don’t assume a win” category includes, among others, Syracuse’s Fran Brown and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti (pictured above).

And then the “ripped down to the studs” category includes, among others, Houston’s Willie Fritz and Michigan State’s Jonathan Smith.

3-Star DL Darrion Smith Commits to Tennessee

3-Star DL Darrion Smith committed yesterday to Tennessee over Ohio State, among a couple dozen other offers.

Coaches Josh Heupel, Robert Ayers, and Rodney Garner were all pivotal in convincing Smith to bring his talents to Knoxville.

Rivals is the highest on Smith, ranking him as the 31st best DL in the country, while the On3 composite ranking places Smith 622nd in the nation and 55th at the DL position.

This is Tennessee’s 21st commitment for the 2025 class, a class which ranks 8th nationally and 5th in the SEC.

3-Star LB Kaleb Burns Flips from Texas Tech to Baylor

3-Star LB Kaleb Burns has flipped his commitment from Texas Tech to Baylor after originally committing to Texas Tech back on July 1st.

SMU, Pitt, and Houston were also in the mix for Burns before he committed to Texas Tech.

Burns is ranked highest by Rivals, who ranks him 24th at LB. According to On3’s industry composite rankings, Burns ranks 463rd nationally and 47th at the LB position.

This is Baylor’s 19th commitment for the 2025 class, which has steadily been climbing the rankings and now ranks 30th nationally and 3rd in the Big 12.

Top 2027 LB Ba’Roc Willis Commits to Alabama

2027 LB Ba’Roc Willis committed yesterday to Alabama, yes a rising Sophomore.

Willis is still unrated by any of the major recruiting services. But his size (6’3”, 220 pounds) and his offer list is indicative of a future 4- or 5-star.

His offer list includes offers from Auburn, Ole Miss, Florida State, LSU, Missouri, and Tennessee, among others.

Willis is just the 4th rising Sophomore in high school to be committed somewhere, joining commitments from Zane Rowe (Oklahoma), Connor Winn (Rutgers), and Tank White (Syracuse).

3-Star OT Zac Stascausky Decommits from Minnesota

3-star OT Zac Stascausky decommitted yesterday from Minnesota after having originally committed in early June.

When Stascausky originally committed to Minnesota, Washington was considered to be in the early lead for Stascausky’s services, with Oregon State, BYU, and UCLA also in the mix.

Stascausky is ranked by On3’s composite rankings as the 890th ranked recruit and 50th ranked OT in the 2025 class.

Minnesota still holds commitments from 23 recruits in the 2025 class, but ranks 52nd nationally and 16th out of 18 in the Big Ten for 2025.

Other Commitments/Decommitments

3-Star (87) S Grant Grayton commits to Minnesota

3-Star (87) S Jonathan Carter commits to FAU

3-Star (86) OT Matthew Parker commits to Baylor

3-Star (86) WR Landon Kelsey commits to Eastern Washington

3-Star (85) S Kohl Bradley commits to South Alabama

3-Star (84) OT Cade Channell commits to Arkansas State

Unrated ATH Josiah Persinger commits to James Madison

Unrated OT Jack Sheehan commits to Old Dominion

Unrated DL Blake Robinett commits to TCU