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Kentucky football loses a running back target to Missouri

Louisiana-Monroe transfer Ahmad Hardy has chosen Missouri over Kentucky football.

When Kentucky football lost 2025 four star recruit Marquise Davis to Missouri, coach Mark Stoops and his staff went into the transfer portal for a replacement. One running back they targeted was Ahmad Hardy, formerly of Louisiana-Monroe.

Hardy rushed for more than 1,300 yards last season and had 13 touchdowns. When he entered the transfer portal, he immediately become one of the top running backs available, and Kentucky reached out to set up a visit.

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Now, however, Missouri has struck again. Hardy went to visit the Tigers, and committed to them while he was there. He announced the decision on the social platform X, formerly Twitter.

Kentucky, meanwhile, will have to change directions on the running back front. They have some talent there, but are thin, and could use a veteran who can be a lead back for them. With Hardy off the board, fans will have to see who the Wildcats target next.

Houston transfer WR Matthew Golden announces commitment to Texas

Texas lands a commitment from Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden.

For two consecutive years, the Texas Longhorns have secured the top wide receiver from the transfer portal. Last year, it was Adonai Mitchell from Georgia, and this year the Longhorns have done it again.

On Saturday, Houston transfer Matthew Golden announced on Twitter that he has committed to Texas.

Golden had six touchdowns for 404 yards in 2023 on 38 receptions. The 6-foot-0, 190-pound receiver will have two years of eligibility remaining and will play a significant part on this Texas team losing offensive weapons.

While Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy will likely be entering the 2024 NFL draft, it leaves Texas with highly recruited players but minimal experience.

As a recruit, the sophomore was ranked as the No. 25 WR in Texas and No. 150 in the nation. In the transfer portal, Golden was ranked as the No. 4 receiver.

Golden’s veteran leadership will be valuable in the Texas locker room. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers will also benefit from having a reliable pass catcher who can make plays.

Texas A&M four-star LB commit set to visit Texas this weekend

Tyanthony Smith will take an official visit to Texas this weekend.

Four-star linebacker, Texas A&M commit Tyanthony Smith has scheduled an official visit with the Texas Longhorns this weekend, according to Gerry Hamilton of On3. Continue reading “Texas A&M four-star LB commit set to visit Texas this weekend”