Highest number of attendees on the final weekend of the regular season
This is just before National Signing Day, with the players jockeying for their final visit, some rumored trips that may or may not materialize, and the Rivals’ national recruiting director. It’s one of the most interesting weekends of the year. Adam Gorney I’m here for everything.
Here are the biggest trips and stories he’s spotlighting this weekend.
Bryce Baker – Penn State University
Mr. Baker is working on north carolina Since June 2023, his family has always said he would remain with the Tar Heels if something like this happened. Mac brown He was a coach. It was announced earlier this week that Brown would not be returning to Chapel Hill.
So now the Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth standout is stuck in North Carolina, signed without knowing who his coach will be, and is in the unfortunate position of having to wait out his contract or switch. . pennsylvania state university Because he is planning to visit there this weekend.
The Nittany Lions are looking for a second QB in the class, and Baker could be the answer.
Michael Carroll – Alabama
The new 5-star offensive tackle is particular about: Alabama It was their first big win since June against Michigan. georgia and Penn State (where he is legendary) for the Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy standout from Penn State.
However, in recent weeks, colorado After a great visit to Boulder, he skyrocketed to the top of the recruiting list. Some people close to Carroll still love Alabama, but Carroll is interested in his coach’s success. Dion sanders Specifically, five-star freshman OL Jordan Seaton.
I heard that his recruiting efforts for this visit to Alabama are “maintaining the status quo.” That meant he was torn between two programs.
Rincon Cure – Oregon
It’s happening. Finally. four stars Kansas The commit was scheduled to visit Oregon State for a game earlier this season, but a snowstorm canceled the trip. Cure has long had an interest in the Ducks, and the Goodland, Kan., standout is expected to return to Eugene on gameday weekend.
Kansas State still appears to be strong in his recruitment, but Cure worked hard to visit Oregon State for a reason, and now it’s happening.
Jared Curtis – Ole Miss, Alabama
Curtis, one of the nation’s best quarterbacks in 2026, has withdrawn his offense. georgia We promised last month and now we’ll be watching two of his favorite games this weekend. The four-star athlete from Nashville Christian High School in Nashville, Tenn., will play in Friday’s Egg Bowl and Saturday’s Iron Bowl, setting up a dream scenario of great rivalry games.
For Curtis, it will be looking at his two top candidates. Oregon State and others are also involved, but it seems like Curtis could definitely end up in the SEC.
Even if the Rebels were to miss out on five-star Ryder Lyons, Curtis would be the top target and there would be little drop-off.
Madden Faraimo – USC
can notre dame cathedral Do you want to remain a candidate for employment with Faraimo? The Irish four-star linebacker from San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) Jaisela Catholic has been expected for some time, but that hasn’t happened yet. Faraimo is now visiting University of Southern California Once again, as the Trojans try to steal a local specialty.
Of course, his visit coincided with the University of Southern California’s game against Notre Dame, and what looked like a close game for the Irish is now a competition between the two teams.
Michael Fasci – Texas A&M
Even after visiting texas Last weekend, the talking point this week was that Fasci would stick to his course. oklahoma dedication. There’s another test for the five-star offensive tackle from Louisville, Texas, when he shows up in College Station over the weekend, and the Aggies are said to be the biggest threat to flip him.
The Sooners still look strong, but we should know more after this weekend leading up to signing day.
Jerome Miles – Texas A&M
The four-star top receiver has been at USC since September and remains under five-star consideration, making this visit even more important. The Aggies never let go of the Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon standout, and now his quarterback, Hiraman Kasuga, is fully committed. Texas A&M.
The University of Michigan is also holding Miles back, so USC will have to do some work to retain him. The first hurdle is getting through this A&M trip.
David Sanders Jr. – TBA
There are rumors that Sanders plans to return, but there is no confirmation. ohio For the second consecutive weekend, they will play a big rival game against Michigan. No one is talking about it yet, but if it’s 5 stars tennessee The offensive line commitment is headed to Columbus, which would be bad news for the Vols.
Mr. Sanders met with the coach. ryan day And the Buckeyes have a legitimate interest. This isn’t just a NIL play. Ohio State has been touting NFL development, and Sanders appears to be listening.
Jakeem Stewart – TBA
There seems to be a big mystery going on as to where Stewart will end up this weekend. Edna Kerr, a five-star defensive end from New Orleans, La., was expected to make Ohio State his last official visit, but with the Trojans rumored to be the favorites, he will have one last chance. There are also rumors that he may return to the University of Southern California. We are currently recruiting him.
If Stewart gets to Los Angeles, it might be game over.
Kevin Wynn – Georgia and Florida
Greensboro (Ga.) is a four-star defensive tackle from Greene County. florida It’s been since June, but there have been many other visits.
Now he is expected to georgia on Friday and back to Tallahassee on Saturday, both for rivalry games.
south carolina Things could get very volatile heading into signing day, as he is also a candidate for Wynn and teammate Stephen Miller.
