Large Ten Stay: This week in recruiting

Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst Greg Smith compiles all of the information, notes and evaluation of the recruiting path this week within the Large Ten.

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Inside Nebraska’s Tim Verghese had a great roundup of ideas on Inside Nebraska after testing four-star linebacker Christian Jones’ playoff recreation.

There are various blue chip prospects heading to Penn State for Saturday’s White Out Sport. A kind of prospects is 2026 Ohio four-star inside linebacker Cincere Johnson. The sideline-to-sideline ‘backer instructed me what he’s trying ahead to seeing in Glad Valley.

“Being part of the ambiance and experiencing the Penn State tradition. And likewise seeing what the White Out is about,” Johnson mentioned.

It is a main weekend for Penn State coming off a troublesome loss to Ohio State. Anticipate loads of go to response across the Rivals community.

Michigan followers are going all out to assist the staff In Its pursuit of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood.

A number of coaches had been in Illinois final night time to take a look at the expertise at Mt. Zion Excessive College. Illini coach Bret Bielema was there and so was the tight ends coach for Auburn. Each had been there to see 2026 four-star TE JC Anderson.

Bielema was additionally there to see Illini broad receiver commit Brayden Trimble.

Class of 2026 Ohio offensive lineman Sam Greer holds double-digit scholarship gives from across the nation. Greer instructed me that he’ll be at Missouri this weekend for an unofficial go to.

“I’m extraordinarily excited to get again down on campus and get again along with the coaches and simply see Columbia on recreation day,” Greer mentioned.

Missouri Is unquestionably a staff to look at for the four-star prospect and ought to be thought of one among his prime faculties.

4-star tight finish Linkon Remedy won’t be making a key Large Ten go to this weekend. The Goodland (Kan.) star is dedicated to Kansas State however was mulling a go to to Oregon. That go to was set to occur this weekend however a snowstorm has altered that plan. The dates might not work out for him to catch a recreation at Oregon now.

Indiana is the the midst of top-of-the-line seasons in program historical past. It continues to usher in expertise that can assist prolong and construct on this run. One participant that can be visiting this weekend is Illinois three-star defensive lineman King Liggins.

“I’m simply trying ahead to my first time being there and getting an opportunity to see an excellent program,” Liggins mentioned.

The Hoosiers are dialing up one other huge weekend and we’ll have protection of the blue-chip recruits coming to campus.

Elite 2026 cornerback Elbert Hill goes to be visiting Oregon this weekend.

The Geese are attempting to make this battle fascinating because it’s been a robust thought that Hill is a lock for Ohio State at any time when he publicizes his dedication.

Tight ends are all the time popping up across the Midwest. One title to know for the category of 2027 is Iowa native Luke Brewer. The Norwalk (Iowa) Excessive standout already has double-digit gives from across the nation. However he added an enormous one this week when Ohio State got here to the desk.

“I feel it was fairly cool and undoubtedly a great one to get as a result of if you consider them, you consider them all the time being within the hunt for championships,” Brewer mentioned.

Brewer hasn’t made his thoughts up but about tenting at Ohio State this spring. However he does know that he plans on a pair extra visits this season. He needs to get all the way down to Georgia for the matchup with Tennessee and presumably work in a pair different visits which have but to be confirmed.

Issues are getting fascinating for Michigan State and one among its prime offensive recruits. Alabama provided excessive three-star working again Jace Clarizio on Wednesday. The longtime Spartan dedication instructed me straight away that he’d contemplate a go to to Tuscaloosa. Our personal Adam Gorney has reported when that go to can be at Spartans Illustrated.

Jared Curtis is among the nation’s greatest quarterbacks no matter class and one of many prime uncommitted recruits within the 2026 cycle general.

Curtis, the No. 13 general participant within the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting class out of Nashville (Tenn.) Christian College, reopened his recruitment final month after a short stint dedicated to Georgia.

Curtis made his strategy to Auburn for the primary time final weekend and is ready for a visit again to Oregon for this weekend. This is extra on the Geese’ push for top-of-the-line QB within the 2026 class.