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2026 five-star tight end includes Tennessee in top six schools

2026 five-star tight end includes Tennessee in his top six schools.

2026 tight end prospect Kendre Harrison announced his top six schools.

Harrison’s top six schools are Tennessee, Florida State, Oregon, Miami, North Carolina and Penn State.

Harrison will announce his commitment on Nov. 30, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

The 6-foot-7, 243-pound five-star tight end prospect is from Reidsville High School in Reidsville, North Carolina.

He ranks No. 9 nationally in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2026. Harrison also ranks as the No. 1 tight end and No. 2 prospect in North Carolina.

The Vols offered him a scholarship on Jan. 27, 2023.

Tennessee has six commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: Quarterback Faizon Brandon, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Brandon Anderson, defensive lineman Tyson Bacon, wide receiver Tyreek King and linebacker Braylon Outlaw.

Oklahoma 5-star offensive tackle commit set to visit Texas

Oklahoma Sooners five-star offensive tackle to visit Texas and Texas A&M in coming weeks according to reports.

“The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” was the phrase you could hear during ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” which was a feature on Saturday afternoons in the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.

It also fully encapsulates the roller coaster ride that is recruiting.

Oklahoma earned a huge recruiting win back in August when five-star offensive tackle [autotag]Michael Fasusi[/autotag] pledged to the Sooners over the Texas Longhorns. However, with the early signing period just a few weeks away, that commitment appears to be wavering.

With the Oklahoma Sooners set to host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Fasusi will instead be taking a visit to Austin to watch the Longhorns take on the Kentucky Wildcats.

According to a report from Collin Kennedy of Sooners Illustrated, that’s not the only visit he’s going to take.

After visiting with Texas this weekend, Fasusi will head to College Station for the regular season finale when the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies reignite their in-state rivalry game.

This comes after Fasusi shared with OUInsider “It’s Sooner for life” just last week.

That would be a huge hit to the Sooners 2025 recruiting class. Fasusi is the cornerstone piece for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. As the Sooners have struggled along the offensive line, Fasusi, along with fellow offensive tackle commit Ryan Fodje provided hope for the future.

Now that hope appears to be fizzling with Fasusi flirting with Texas and Texas A&M. Visits are not commitments or flips, but it certainly looks ominous for the Oklahoma Sooners that he’s taking visits this late in the recruiting cycle.

Still, the Sooners and offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh has built a strong relationship with the five-star offensive tackle and his family. The Sooners still have time to reinforce that relationship.

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UCLA football lands in four-star running back’s top ten

The Bruins land in a talented tailback’s top ten.

Since their win over Rutgers last month, the UCLA Bruins have continued to gain momentum on the field. Riding their three-game winning streak in the Big Ten, UCLA’s momentum is translating on the recruiting front as well.

This week, four-star running back Brian Bonner Jr. narrowed his collegiate wishlist down to ten teams, and the Bruins are one of them.

In Bonner Jr.’s post on X, the 2026 Valencia (CA) High School tailback included the Bruins in his top ten alongside Penn State, Washington, Stanford, Nebraska, Georgia, and rival USC.

While the Bruins have some stiff competition, UCLA remains an attractive destination. If the Bruins finish their first season in the Big Ten strong, they could become an emerging program with a winning culture and infectious atmosphere.

Given UCLA’s struggles at the running back position, the 6-foot, 190-pound tailback Bonner Jr. could see playing time early and have an immediate impact on the team, something their competitors can not offer.

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit named Ohio D-4 Defensive Player of the Year

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit named Defensive Player of the Year

Wisconsin class of 2025 defensive tackle commit Drayden Pavey was named Ohio D4 Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday.

Pavey, who pledged his commitment to UW on Oct. 22, earned the nod after a dominant senior season with Taft High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The class of 2025 prospect registered 87 total tackles, 52 solo tackles 11.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery in 11 games during his final high school season.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound recruit flipped to the Badgers roughly three months after initially committing to Purdue. He became Wisconsin’s 24th commitment of its 2025 cohort, a bunch that On3 currently considers the eighth-best in the Big Ten.

247Sports currently ranks the three-star defensive tackle as the No. 737 overall player in the class of 2024, the No. 85 player at his position and the No. 29 recruit from his home state of Ohio. Pavey is the fourth defensive linemen in Wisconsin’s class of 2025 alongside three-stars Torin Pettaway, Wilnerson Telemaque and Xavier Ukponu.

Pavey’s spectacular output at Taft should certainly encourage Badger fans. Given the program’s struggle to secure defensive line commitments early in the 2025 recruiting window, Pavey looks like he’s the real deal.

Oklahoma Sooners 2026 4-Star QB Commit visiting Colorado Buffaloes

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback commit set to visit the Colorado Buffaloes.

The Oklahoma Sooners [autotag]2026 recruiting class[/autotag] is off to a nice start. They have three players committed to the class, all on the offensive side of the ball, including four-star quarterback [autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag].

O’Neal is scheduled to be in Norman next weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. But this week, he’ll head to Boulder to take in Shedeur Sanders when he and the Buffaloes take on the Utah Utes, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3.

O’Neal is currently ranked as the No. 13 quarterback in the class and is the No. 188 player overall. He’s been committed to the Sooners since June. There’s no indication that he’s softened on his commitment to the Sooners but amid the Sooners uncertainty at offensive coordinator, it’s understandable the talented prospect out of California would keep his options open.

This year is simply an aberration for the Sooners on offense. But how they rebound comes down to who takes the reins of the offense in a few weeks. Who the Sooners hire could have ripple effects on the 2026 quarterback class.

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Wisconsin predicted to lose top 2025 quarterback target to Florida State

Wisconsin predicted to lose top 2025 quarterback target to Florida State

On Thursday, four-star class of 2025 quarterback Carter Smith received an On3 expert prediction that he will choose Florida State.

The prediction came from On3 Vice President Steve Wiltfong, one of the top insiders in the recruiting industry.

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The prediction arrives days before Smith will visit Wisconsin during its prime-time game against No. 1 Oregon. The Badgers have been in hot pursuit of Smith since he decommitted from Michigan at the end of October.

This update also comes immediately after class of 2025 QB Tramell Jones decommitted from Florida State, creating an opening for a quarterback in the Seminoles’ class. On3 reports Smith will likely visit Florida State for its game against Florida on Nov. 30.

The musical chairs at quarterback have Jones trending toward Florida, Michigan in pursuit of top 2025 QB Bryce Underwood, and both Florida State and Wisconsin battling to land Smith.

The highly touted quarterback is No. 158 overall, No. 14 among quarterbacks and No. 26 in his home state of Florida, according to 247Sports. His addition would be a substantial boost for Wisconsin’s class of 2025. He would be the program’s highest-rated high school quarterback commit since Graham Mertz (class of 2019).

Wisconsin still has a chance to make its case to Smith during his visit to the program this weekend. A win over No. 1 Oregon would do a lot for that case.

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Wisconsin basketball signs international 2025 SG Hayden Jones

Wisconsin basketball signs international 2025 SG Hayden Jones

Wisconsin basketball signed class of 2025 shooting guard Hayden Jones on Wednesday morning.

Jones became the second class of 2025 Badger commit to sign with UW on Wednesday, alongside in-state shooting guard Zach Kinziger.

At 17 years old, the 6-foot-5 swingman plays semi-professional hoops for the Nelson Giants of the New Zealand National Basketball League. This past summer, the 2025 recruit averaged 11.6 points per appearance for the country at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Istanbul, Turkey.

With his appearance in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, the 17-year-old became the fourth-youngest player to debut for the senior national team. New Zealand earned fourth place in the international tournament.

Jones also registered 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists for New Zealand during its runner-up finish at the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship in Qatar.

The New Zealander has a smooth handle and a quick release on his jump shot. His experience against the most elite prospects from around the world also bodes well for his integration into Gard’s program.

With Middleton, Wisconsin native Will Garlock also signed, Wisconsin has inked its entire 2025 class.

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 running back

Wisconsin football offers four-star class of 2026 running back

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top class of 2026 running back Amari Clemons on Tuesday.

The Badgers’ recruiting staff has been busy over the past few days. UW also extended offers to 2026 running backs Carsyn Baker and Jonathan Hatton Jr. this week — a pair of coveted four-star playmakers. Again, running back coach Devon Spalding captained the recruiting charge.

The junior at Marianna High School in Marianna, Florida is considered the No. 308 overall recruit, No. 24 running back and No. 50 player from Florida for the class of 2026 via the 247Sports composite rankings.

Outside of Wisconsin, the Florida product has received offers from eight programs, per 247Sports. That list includes Florida A&M, USF, Ole Miss, Miami, Kentucky,  Florida State, Florida and Auburn.

While 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals consider Clemons a three-star recruit, On3 categorizes the 5-foot-10, 187-pound running back as a four-star prospect. The outlet’s recruiting prediction machine also forecasts the Seminoles to secure a commitment from Clemons with nearly a 39% likelihood.

Wisconsin’s class of 2026 currently has two commitments — three-star QB Jarin Mock and three-star lineman Benjamin Novak.

Wisconsin top-ranked 2026 target becomes No. 1-ranked cornerback in his state

Wisconsin top-ranked 2026 target becomes No. 1-ranked cornerback in his state

Wisconsin top-ranked class of 2026 cornerback target Victor Singleton made a jump in 247Sports’ latest recruiting rankings.

Singleton, who is considered a top-five cornerback prospect for his class across most major recruiting outlets, became 247Sports’ No. 3 overall cornerback and No. 1 cornerback in Ohio for the 2026 cohort.

On Sept. 20, Singleton listed the Badgers in his list of final schools. Luke Fickell’s program was included alongside Missouri, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, Kentucky, Penn State, Oregon, Nebraska and Texas A&M.

As of Nov. 13, over 20 programs have offered the top cornerback. Those also include Pittsburgh, Mississippi State, Louisville, Illinois, Iowa and Cincinnati.

If Singleton commits to UW, the 6-foot, 160-pound cornerback would quickly become Wisconsin’s most significant 2026 acquisition. As of Nov. 13, Wisconsin’s class of 2026 currently has two commitments — three-star QB Jarin Mock and three-star lineman Benjamin Novak.

Unfortunately for Badger fans, both 247Sports and On3 project the top cornerback to land in Columbus with the Ohio State Buckeyes. On3’s recruiting prediction machine assigned a 94.8% likelihood to Ohio State — almost a sure-fire forecast for the junior at this stage of the process.

Still, UW reached out with its offer on Mar. 11, 2024, roughly two months before Singleton’s offers began to balloon. As it stands, the Badgers will be in a bidding war with some of the most prestigious programs in the nation.

Wisconsin football offers highly-touted class of 2026 running back

Wisconsin football offers highly-touted class of 2026 running back

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top class of 2026 running back Carsyn Baker on Monday.

Baker, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound playmaker, joins running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. as a top 2026 recruit to receive an offer from Wisconsin this week. Badgers running back coach Devon Spalding appears to have spearheaded Baker’s recruiting effort.

The junior at Langston Hughes High School is considered the No. 329 overall recruit, No. 27 running back and No. 37 player from Georgia for the class of 2026 via the 247Sports composite rankings.

The Fairburn, Georgia product released his top 13 schools on Nov. 3. That list includes Penn State, Ole Miss, Louisville, Ohio State, Miami-FL, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, USC and Tennessee.

Even though Wisconsin is not included in the list, it still remains too early to call whether Baker’s list will remain the same. After all, his standing as a junior in high school suggests things could change still over the next two years.

On3’s recruiting prediction machine also deems Baker’s collegiate future as far from finalized. The outlet currently projects South Carolina to land the playmaker with a 33% likelihood. Auburn and Ole Miss come in at No. 2 and No. 3 with over a 16% chance.

Wisconsin’s class of 2026 currently has two commitments — three-star QB Jarin Mock and three-star lineman Benjamin Novak.