Major Commitments Shake Up College Recruiting

Florida State football landed a major recruiting win by securing four-star defensive lineman Earnest Rankins over defending national champion Ohio State and other top programs, providing a significant boost for coach Mike Norvell. Ole Miss also made headlines as four-star edge rusher Landon Barnes committed to the Rebels, choosing them over offers from elite programs such as Ohio State, LSU, Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, signaling coach Lane Kiffin’s strong recruitment approach amid roster changes. Texas Tech continues to build its 2026 recruiting class with 15 commitments, targeting around 20 total recruits under coach Joey McGuire’s balanced strategy. Texas's 2026 class has also grown to 15 commitments and holds a No. 12 national ranking, as the Longhorns pursue additional top prospects in July. On the basketball side, Missouri bolstered its future roster by landing Scottie Adkinson, the top-ranked 2027 prospect in the state and reigning Gatorade Player of the Year. These developments reflect an especially active summer in college football and basketball recruiting across major programs.