The Irish lost their top rated commitment yesterday when Texas safety [autotag]Peyton Bowen[/autotag] decided to flip his commitment to [autotag]Oregon[/autotag]. What was a bit odd about this was that Bowen didn’t actually sign his letter of intent, keeping the door open for himself.
Well, today the rumors have Bowen going back on his commitment to the Ducks. According to The Athletic’s Ari Wasserman, it’s a “very steep uphill climb for Oregon to land Peyton Bowen’s signature.” This drama surrounded Bowen has gotten absolutely nuts.
All reports heading into the early signing period were that he was going to keep his commitment with the Irish, but that clearly didn’t happen.
I’m hearing now that it is going to be a very steep uphill climb for Oregon to land Peyton Bowen's signature.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) December 22, 2022
Could [autotag]Notre Dame[/autotag] creep back into Bowen’s eye and sign with the Irish? At this point in time who really knows what he is thinking. Some people believe [autotag]Oklahoma[/autotag] might be his next commitment destination.
His mother sure seemed happy her son had chosen the Irish only to take the hat off and pick Oregon. Her demeanor changed immediately.
Peyton Bowen chooses Oregon.
The five-star Denton Guyer safety flips from Notre Dame to the Ducks. pic.twitter.com/597uOxGqFn
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) December 21, 2022
This is a situation worth monitoring as Bowen’s talent outweighs potential problems. We will find out soon where he ultimately ends up but at this point in time, all we know really is that it’s trending away from the Ducks.
Update: As of 2:42 p.m. CT, Bowen has committed to Oklahoma.
Respect my Decision just want peace for me and my family
Boomer Sooner ⭕️U!! pic.twitter.com/ERfET7lIyG— Peyton Bowen (@PeytonBowen10) December 22, 2022
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