ย football world buzzing, the nationโs No. 1 high school quarterback recruit stunned fans and analysts alike by announcing his flip to the University of Oklahoma at the stroke of midnight.
The five-star signal-caller, widely considered the crown jewel of the 2025 recruiting class, had been long committed to a powerhouse SEC program. For months, speculation swirled about whether he might reconsider, but few believed a switch this dramatic was in the cardsโuntil now.
โFrom the first moment I stepped on campus, Oklahoma just felt different,โ the quarterback said during his surprise livestream announcement. โIt wasnโt about facilities, NIL deals, or even the depth chart. It was about family. When I was in Norman, I knew this was the only choice that felt like home.โ
The Sooners, fresh off a strong campaign in the SEC, have made quarterback development a cornerstone of their identity. With legendary names like Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts leaving their mark in Norman, head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Seth Littrell pitched a vision that clearly resonated with the coveted recruit.
โThis is a program where quarterbacks donโt just playโthey thrive,โ the recruit added. โCoach Venables showed me the culture heโs building, and I wanted to be a part of it. I want to bring a championship back to Norman.โ
For Oklahoma, the flip is nothing short of a recruiting coup. The Sooners already held a top-10 class, but the addition of the No. 1 overall player instantly vaults their 2025 class into national-title-contender territory. Recruiting analysts say the move could also trigger a ripple effect, attracting other elite prospects who want to play alongside the dynamic quarterback.
โThis is one of the biggest late flips in recent memory,โ said Rivals recruiting analyst Derek Simmons. โTo pull the No. 1 quarterback from the grips of another national power is a statement that Oklahoma isnโt just competingโtheyโre leading.โ
Fans immediately took to social media, flooding timelines with celebration. By 12:15 a.m., โBoomer Soonerโ was trending nationwide.
As for the quarterback, his focus is clear. โItโs time to go to work,โ he said. โI canโt wait to put on that crimson and cream and make Sooner Nation proud.โ
For Oklahoma, the midnight surprise wasnโt just a commitmentโit was a declaration. The Sooners arenโt waiting for the future. The future just arrived in Norman.
