Rivals Roundtable: Large visits and even larger video games on deck for Week 4

The fourth main school soccer Saturday of the season is upon us and our recruiting analysts talk about its influence on recruiting.

Friedman: There’s been loads of flirting between present Notre Dame quarterback commit Deuce Knight and Auburn during the last couple months. The Mississippi native will likely be again at Auburn as we speak for the third time this season so the flip has to occur quickly, proper? Absolutely it is attending to “s— or get off the pot” time. The way in which this course of is getting drawn out must be irritating for Auburn and Notre Dame coaches.

Gorney: Deuce Knight visits Auburn for the third time this season and perhaps this weekend is when the excessive four-star quarterback flips to the Tigers. It has been rumored for weeks, if not months, that the Lucedale (Miss.) George County lefty would ultimately find yourself on The Plains however after a number of visits in latest weeks, Knight maintains his pledge to the Irish – and Auburn waits. Auburn wants a dynamic, elite quarterback to run coach Hugh Freeze’s offense and Knight is that man. It looks as if it should ultimately occur however the Tigers are nonetheless ready.

Garcia: That is Knight’s third go to to the Plains this season and the rumors of a possible flip to Hugh Freeze‘s program hit an apex way back. Does this imply there’s one thing holding Knight again or that Notre Dame is in even higher form than most of us thought? Both method, it is the SEC opener and an enormous alternative for this system after the final Energy 4 opponent (Cal) got here to city. There’s been a quarterback change on campus, already, so promoting that towards a reputable opponent may very well be the variance Knight has wanted to see in his potential future program.

After subsequent weekend, AU does not play again at residence till November — and no one thinks this ultimate determination from Knight will likely be strung out that lengthy. If that is the final time AU hosts him earlier than he makes the decision, it may very well be a game-changer by hook or by crook.

Levenson: Deuce Geralds. There’s a very actual path to Oklahoma profitable the recruitment of Geralds, who’s taking his fourth go to to Norman general, his third of the yr. With a ranked matchup in what’s being referred to as the largest residence recreation since 2016 for the Sooners, they’ve an opportunity to essentially stand out to recruits across the nation. Whereas a dedication just isn’t doubtless popping out of the weekend, it could not be stunning to see Geralds deem the Sooners as a pacesetter if the go to goes properly on each ends, no matter victory. Brent Venables is wanting so as to add expertise within the trenches to suit their SEC wants and Geralds could be a main candidate to just do that.

Smith: Jackson Cantwell. The five-star offensive sort out will likely be in Columbia this weekend visiting Missouri. Every time the 2026 prospects hit a university campus it’s a giant deal. This time isn’t any completely different. Missouri is amongst many groups chasing the blue-chip prospect and getting him again across the teaching employees is huge. The Tigers are a darkish horse on this race that also appears to be extensive open at this level.

Spiegelman: Shamar Arnoux to Auburn. Arnoux is scheduled to get again to the Plains once more, because the Tigers proceed their pursuit of the USC verbal dedication. Arnoux was on campus for Large Cat Weekend and has referred to as Auburn a significant participant in his recruitment so far. Arnoux picked the Trojans over Auburn and likewise Florida State over the summer season. Since then, Auburn has maintained a gentle presence and making an attempt to alter his thoughts together with, a handful of different packages, comparable to Oregon, Colorado and Miami. In the long run, it should in the end come right down to USC or Auburn, and visits like this weekend loom giant.

Friedman: Oklahoma’s first SEC recreation since becoming a member of the convention is tonight towards Tennessee and so they’ve received dozens of massive time prospects visiting. The Sooners are a house underdog so if they will pull off the upset it ought to have a big impact on the recruiting path. Oklahoma hasn’t precisely been getting the eye that Texas has since becoming a member of the SEC so that is their to make an impression in primetime.

Gorney: I’ll go off the overwhelmed path right here and say USF. Miami involves city and so do a bunch of prospects pledged elsewhere together with commits from UCF, Georgia, Ole Miss, Pitt, Rutgers, Indiana, Maryland, West Virginia and others. This can be a big weekend for coach Alex Golesh too as he seems to broaden his nationwide profile – particularly as a giant job may very well be opening in Gainesville – and both method, if the Bulls carry out properly and even win, that will be a large victory for this system and for the recruits in attendance.

Garcia: Oklahoma. A house underdog by greater than a landing, most really feel like Tennessee is coming to Norman for a correct welcome to SEC nation. Conversely, OU has a staggering quantity of star energy — notably within the junior class — coming to city to absorb the potential recreation of the weekend. Brent Venables and firm have created little hype in comparison with their new-to-the-SEC counterparts in Texas, so this weekend may assist flip that narrative on its head. Everybody is aware of the SEC is a gauntlet and it is nonetheless simply September, however a Saturday night assertion win within the convention will work wonders for the religion recruits (and possibly followers) have of the present regime on the town. Many can have seen the pivot in individual, which at all times carries extra weight.

Levenson: Oklahoma. The Sooners can have a number of the most vital particular person guests on campus this weekend, so the weekend in whole is of their arms. They are going to be internet hosting considered one of their most loaded customer teams in years of their SEC opener. A win would do tons for his or her recruiting efforts however even offering an electrical ambiance and saying all the correct issues could also be sufficient to seize some momentum on the path.

Smith: Michigan. The Wolverines are in a tricky place this weekend. They host USC and are a house underdog which doesn’t occur fairly often to that program. Sherrone Moore and his employees are internet hosting a giant go to weekend with a number of 2025 commitments and 2026 precedence targets coming to city. Profitable the sport could be glorious nevertheless it’s crucial that Michigan stay aggressive on this recreation. The 2025 class can have coaches trying to poach from the group if issues hold trending down in Ann Arbor.

Spiegelman: Few packages are as polarizing as Dabo Swinney’s. Clemson hosts NC State this weekend and included in that customer listing is four-star security Jordan Younger, making his first go to again to Loss of life Valley since his official go to on the finish of Might. Applications just like the Wolfpack and likewise Alabama have taken steps ahead with Younger over the summer season and into the autumn, and now the Rivals250 prospect has pushed again his dedication after initially planning to lock issues down on Oct. 12.

If Clemson goes to climb again into this race, as they’re anticipated to do, it begins this weekend.

The fourth main school soccer Saturday of the season is upon us and our recruiting analysts talk about its influence on recruiting.

Friedman: There’s been loads of flirting between present Notre Dame quarterback commit Deuce Knight and Auburn during the last couple months. The Mississippi native will likely be again at Auburn as we speak for the third time this season so the flip has to occur quickly, proper? Absolutely it is attending to “s— or get off the pot” time. The way in which this course of is getting drawn out must be irritating for Auburn and Notre Dame coaches.

Gorney: Deuce Knight visits Auburn for the third time this season and perhaps this weekend is when the excessive four-star quarterback flips to the Tigers. It has been rumored for weeks, if not months, that the Lucedale (Miss.) George County lefty would ultimately find yourself on The Plains however after a number of visits in latest weeks, Knight maintains his pledge to the Irish – and Auburn waits. Auburn wants a dynamic, elite quarterback to run coach Hugh Freeze’s offense and Knight is that man. It looks as if it should ultimately occur however the Tigers are nonetheless ready.

Garcia: That is Knight’s third go to to the Plains this season and the rumors of a possible flip to Hugh Freeze‘s program hit an apex way back. Does this imply there’s one thing holding Knight again or that Notre Dame is in even higher form than most of us thought? Both method, it is the SEC opener and an enormous alternative for this system after the final Energy 4 opponent (Cal) got here to city. There’s been a quarterback change on campus, already, so promoting that towards a reputable opponent may very well be the variance Knight has wanted to see in his potential future program.

After subsequent weekend, AU does not play again at residence till November — and no one thinks this ultimate determination from Knight will likely be strung out that lengthy. If that is the final time AU hosts him earlier than he makes the decision, it may very well be a game-changer by hook or by crook.

Levenson: Deuce Geralds. There’s a very actual path to Oklahoma profitable the recruitment of Geralds, who’s taking his fourth go to to Norman general, his third of the yr. With a ranked matchup in what’s being referred to as the largest residence recreation since 2016 for the Sooners, they’ve an opportunity to essentially stand out to recruits across the nation. Whereas a dedication just isn’t doubtless popping out of the weekend, it could not be stunning to see Geralds deem the Sooners as a pacesetter if the go to goes properly on each ends, no matter victory. Brent Venables is wanting so as to add expertise within the trenches to suit their SEC wants and Geralds could be a main candidate to just do that.

Smith: Jackson Cantwell. The five-star offensive sort out will likely be in Columbia this weekend visiting Missouri. Every time the 2026 prospects hit a university campus it’s a giant deal. This time isn’t any completely different. Missouri is amongst many groups chasing the blue-chip prospect and getting him again across the teaching employees is huge. The Tigers are a darkish horse on this race that also appears to be extensive open at this level.

Spiegelman: Shamar Arnoux to Auburn. Arnoux is scheduled to get again to the Plains once more, because the Tigers proceed their pursuit of the USC verbal dedication. Arnoux was on campus for Large Cat Weekend and has referred to as Auburn a significant participant in his recruitment so far. Arnoux picked the Trojans over Auburn and likewise Florida State over the summer season. Since then, Auburn has maintained a gentle presence and making an attempt to alter his thoughts together with, a handful of different packages, comparable to Oregon, Colorado and Miami. In the long run, it should in the end come right down to USC or Auburn, and visits like this weekend loom giant.

Friedman: Oklahoma’s first SEC recreation since becoming a member of the convention is tonight towards Tennessee and so they’ve received dozens of massive time prospects visiting. The Sooners are a house underdog so if they will pull off the upset it ought to have a big impact on the recruiting path. Oklahoma hasn’t precisely been getting the eye that Texas has since becoming a member of the SEC so that is their to make an impression in primetime.

Gorney: I’ll go off the overwhelmed path right here and say USF. Miami involves city and so do a bunch of prospects pledged elsewhere together with commits from UCF, Georgia, Ole Miss, Pitt, Rutgers, Indiana, Maryland, West Virginia and others. This can be a big weekend for coach Alex Golesh too as he seems to broaden his nationwide profile – particularly as a giant job may very well be opening in Gainesville – and both method, if the Bulls carry out properly and even win, that will be a large victory for this system and for the recruits in attendance.

Garcia: Oklahoma. A house underdog by greater than a landing, most really feel like Tennessee is coming to Norman for a correct welcome to SEC nation. Conversely, OU has a staggering quantity of star energy — notably within the junior class — coming to city to absorb the potential recreation of the weekend. Brent Venables and firm have created little hype in comparison with their new-to-the-SEC counterparts in Texas, so this weekend may assist flip that narrative on its head. Everybody is aware of the SEC is a gauntlet and it is nonetheless simply September, however a Saturday night assertion win within the convention will work wonders for the religion recruits (and possibly followers) have of the present regime on the town. Many can have seen the pivot in individual, which at all times carries extra weight.

Levenson: Oklahoma. The Sooners can have a number of the most vital particular person guests on campus this weekend, so the weekend in whole is of their arms. They are going to be internet hosting considered one of their most loaded customer teams in years of their SEC opener. A win would do tons for his or her recruiting efforts however even offering an electrical ambiance and saying all the correct issues could also be sufficient to seize some momentum on the path.

Smith: Michigan. The Wolverines are in a tricky place this weekend. They host USC and are a house underdog which doesn’t occur fairly often to that program. Sherrone Moore and his employees are internet hosting a giant go to weekend with a number of 2025 commitments and 2026 precedence targets coming to city. Profitable the sport could be glorious nevertheless it’s crucial that Michigan stay aggressive on this recreation. The 2025 class can have coaches trying to poach from the group if issues hold trending down in Ann Arbor.

Spiegelman: Few packages are as polarizing as Dabo Swinney’s. Clemson hosts NC State this weekend and included in that customer listing is four-star security Jordan Younger, making his first go to again to Loss of life Valley since his official go to on the finish of Might. Applications just like the Wolfpack and likewise Alabama have taken steps ahead with Younger over the summer season and into the autumn, and now the Rivals250 prospect has pushed again his dedication after initially planning to lock issues down on Oct. 12.

If Clemson goes to climb again into this race, as they’re anticipated to do, it begins this weekend.