Georgia Faces Recruiting Flips Amid Coaching Changes, USC-Oregon Pursuits

The 2025 college football recruiting season is highly dynamic, with Georgia poised to benefit from potential staff changes at rival programs, particularly Texas, where the possible departure of head coach Steve Sarkisian to the NFL could lead to top recruits like Tyler Atkinson, Derrek Cooper, and James Johnson flipping to Georgia. Additionally, Georgia is projected to secure a commitment from four-star running back Jakeyveon "Noah" Parker, a versatile in-state player who is highly ranked and expected to choose Georgia over several other major programs. Parker's commitment is seen as a positive boost for Georgia's 2027 recruiting class, which already ranks highly nationally. Meanwhile, USC is aggressively pursuing top defensive talent like four-star defensive end KJ Ford, currently committed to Florida but visiting USC following Florida's coaching changes, aiming to maintain their top 2026 recruiting class status. USC and Oregon are also actively working to flip four-star cornerback Donte Wright from his commitment to Georgia, leveraging geographic proximity and recruiting momentum, with USC emphasizing its local ties and defensive recruiting focus, while Oregon relies on a longstanding relationship with the player. These recruitment battles highlight the intense competition among top college football programs to secure elite talent amid coaching changes and shifting commitments.