Top 10 biggest destinations planned for this weekend
While the weekend game schedule this season isn’t the best, there are some interesting players from around the country and some big games on the way, so here are the 10 rookies we’re most excited about.
1. Deuce Gerards – South Carolina
The No. 1 defensive tackle in the 2026 class plans to watch at least 12 games this season. Oklahoma, Alabama and Ohio State University This has been the most impressive recruitment experience I’ve had so far.
It’s a difficult road South Carolina But a big win LSU This would be a great start for the Gamecocks, who have been really good at acquiring defensive linemen.
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2. Jordan Gidron – South Carolina
Guidron in Clemson’s season opener Georgia after that North Carolina, North Carolina State UniversityAuburn, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama And so on and so forth, all of which are connected to the 2026 four-star receiver from Ridgeview in Columbia, S.C. But he’ll essentially be on the road this weekend to watch one of the biggest games in the country.
LSU comes to town to take on the Gamecocks after an impressive performance in last week’s matchup. Kentucky, South Carolina Using that as a basis, he tries to impress Ghidron as well.
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3. Denealius Gray – Florida
Chaminade Madonna, a 2026 four-star receiver from Hollywood, Fla., committed to Auburn University on New Year’s Day, but quarterback play has been an issue for the Tigers that needs to be addressed.
Five-star QB DJ Lagway looks like the future in Gainesville, so Gray FloridaThe attack is powerful Texas A&M Defensive unit. Auburn is still waiting to see if four-star quarterback Deuce Knight will convert, something Gray is likely keeping a close eye on.
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4. Javion Hilson – Florida
Fresh off his de-signation with Florida State after the school’s 0-2 start, Hillson is headed to Florida for a big showdown with Texas A&M. The five-star defensive end from Cocoa, Fla., will once again get a look at the two teams he’s currently in the running for, with the Seminoles, UC San Francisco, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State all back in contention.
Texas He is considered the other front-runner to land Hillson, but things could get more interesting if either the Gators or Aggies perform particularly well this weekend.
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5. Jake Krull – Oklahoma
Kurul is Brent Venables Coaching staff. The Sooners didn’t play well last week, so this could be a collaboration to watch, especially with Venables looking to reignite the energy for the Sooners.
The four-star 2026 recruit out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., is just like Venables — he plays like a dog let out of a cage, jumps off the edge and loves the physical part of the game. More than 40 schools have already offered him, most notably the Sooners.
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6. Delee Norris Jr. – Miami
A few weeks before you commit Georgia Institute of Technology This summer, Norris Miami But in the end, he chose the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech beat Florida State in the season opener, but lost a close game. Syracuse The coaching staff must remain vigilant as the three-star recruit from Spruce Creek, Port Orange, Fla., returns to Miami for this weekend’s game against Ball State.
That game shouldn’t be a thrilling one, but it will be interesting to see if Miami regains momentum after this road trip.
7. Kini Pepe – Miami
There are still plenty of schools interested in the 2026 top four-star offensive tackle, but Miami appears to be leading the way in recruiting him. The talented player out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., has been high on the Hurricanes for some time, enjoying a summer visit and also playing with Francis Mauigoa, so he has plenty of connections within the program.
Many teams were on the top list, including Oregon, Florida, Florida State and Alabama, but Miami was not included, but the impression is that the Hurricanes are making a move to acquire Pepe.
8. Maxwell Riley – Michigan State University
Michigan State University There’s probably room to fill the hole left by the 2026 four-star offensive tackle from Avon Lake, Ohio, but this weekend would be a good weekend to get that started. Ohio State University He has had a strong recruiting run with other blue-chip schools such as Clemson, Missouri and Alabama.
But Riley is making the trip to East Lansing and has a relationship with his position coach. Gym Mikhalchik Might be something to keep an eye on here.
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9. Trey Taylor – Purdue University
LSU, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Illinois The University of Michigan is also a strong contender in his recruitment, Purdue A win this weekend, or a big performance from the Boiler Markers, would really help the 2027 quarterback.
From the coach Ryan Walters To the offensive coordinator Graham HarrellCarmel Catholic in Mundelein, Ill., could be very interested in West Lafayette, just three hours away. There are several strong contenders in Taylor’s recruitment, but Purdue could close the gap by a significant amount this weekend.
10. Michael Terry – Texas
There has been a lot of discussion so far Texas The four-star athlete from San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights has plenty of potential and reasons why the Longhorns can/should win here. Austin is just 90 minutes away, the Longhorns have a good record as any team in the country, and Texas is making him a top priority.
But Terry continued to visit and was very interested. Nebraska As a coach mat rule That puts him at the top of the list, and with it looking like it’s going to be a two-team battle this weekend, Texas could take a lead.
