Samwise College Football Newsletter
Friday, July 3, 2026
LSU Flips 4-Star Safety Greedy James Away From SEC Rival Texas
LSU has added a significant defensive weapon to Lane Kiffin’s inaugural recruiting class, landing a commitment flip from four-star safety Greedy James, who decommitted from SEC rival Texas. James, rated No. 319 overall and No. 28 at safety nationally on Rivals, announced his switch Thursday, citing the coaching staff’s culture as the deciding factor. “I love the culture on and off the field,” James told Rivals. The pledge gives Kiffin’s first LSU class a meaningful boost in the secondary, as the newly hired head coach works to quickly establish his mark on the program’s recruiting trajectory.
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Four-Star WR Xavier Sabb Set to Announce Today at 2 PM PT, Oregon Favored by 247Sports Crystal Ball
One of Friday’s most anticipated commitment announcements in college football recruiting belongs to Glassboro, New Jersey four-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb, who will reveal his decision at 2 p.m. PT today. Oregon, LSU, Tennessee, and UCLA are his four finalists. Per 247Sports, a crystal ball prediction in Oregon’s favor was logged two weeks ago, and the Ducks remain the top choice heading into the announcement. The commitment arrives just days after Oregon secured two separate Top 100 pledges Wednesday, potentially capping a remarkable early-July surge for the program in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks Keep Rolling: Four-Star Safety Davion Jones Commits to South Carolina
Shane Beamer’s South Carolina recruiting summer continues to heat up. Four-star safety Davion Jones, rated No. 144 overall and No. 9 at his position in the 2027 class on the 247Sports Composite, committed to the Gamecocks Thursday, choosing them over LSU, Georgia, Auburn, and Indiana. Jones, listed at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, will play his senior season at Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina — where five-star defensive back Joshua Dobson, who committed to South Carolina the day before, is also a teammate. The Gamecocks now hold 15 commitments in the 2027 cycle.
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Rivals300 RB Yoshawn Hudson Decommits From Mississippi State, Eyes Senior Season Before Deciding
Winona, Mississippi four-star running back Yoshawn Hudson, rated No. 194 in the Rivals300, has backed off his pledge to Mississippi State just weeks after committing in June. Hudson announced Thursday that he is reopening his recruitment ahead of his senior season, emphasizing that winning a championship at Winona is now his primary focus. “I want to make the right decision for me and my family and for my future,” Hudson told Rivals. Tennessee, USF, and Virginia have already reached out since his decommitment. Mississippi State may still have a chance, but Hudson said he plans to let new schools see his talent in the fall.
Sources: On3/Rivals Share ↗ ✉︎ Email 💬 Text
College Football Community Mourns Texas A&M Legend Keith Mitchell, Pro Bowl LB and ‘Wrecking Crew’ Star, at 51
College football lost one of its own Thursday with the passing of former Texas A&M linebacker Keith Mitchell, who died at the age of 51. Mitchell was a celebrated member of the Aggies’ famed “Wrecking Crew” defense and a 2000 Pro Bowl selection following his NFL career. He came to Texas A&M as part of a defensive tradition that made the Aggies one of the nation’s most feared programs during his era. The college football community is mourning the loss of a player whose name became synonymous with Aggie defensive excellence and whose Pro Bowl career honored the standard set in College Station.
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Final AP Top 10 — 2025–26
1. Indiana (14-0) — 2025–26 CFP National Champions
Full final standings: AP Sports. Pre-season 2026–27 poll releases in August.
2027 Recruiting Highlights
247Sports Class Rankings
Oregon — No. 6 nationally (21 commits)
South Carolina — No. 30 (15 commits, rising)
Conference Media Days begin July 7 (Big 12, Frisco). SEC: July 20–23, Tampa.
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