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LSU Football Target, Top-10 Quarterback in America Flips Commitment to USC Trojans

The former Oregon Ducks pledge is headed to California, reveals decision to flip away from Dan Lanning's crew.

Zack Nagy

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Frankfort (Ill.) Lincoln-Way East four-star quarterback Jonas Williams has officially flipped his commitment from the Oregon Ducks to Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans, he revealed via social media on Friday.

The No. 1 rated prospect in Illinois, and No. 7 quarterback in America, Williams quickly became a hot commodity on the recruiting scene in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

The coveted signal-caller recently wrapped up a junior campaign where he tossed for 2,926 yards and 42 touchdowns with only six interceptions. He completed 67.8 percent of his passes and logged another seven scores on the ground.

After verbally committing to Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks in August of 2024, it didn't stopped the top programs from reaching out to the 6-foot-3, 205-pounder.

That included Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers with offensive coordinator Joe Sloan remaining in contact with the prized quarterback.

The Ducks held the verbal commitment, but LSU and the USC Trojans continued giving him something to think about down the stretch in his recruitment.

Now, after a rigorous recruiting process, Williams has officially made the move. He's headed to Los Angeles (Calif.) for his college career after flipping away from the Oregon Ducks. Williams is USC bound as Riley's crowned jewel in the 2026 cycle.

“My favorite things that excite me are the relationships I’ve built with Coach Riley, (Luke) Huard, and the GM Chad Bowden,” Williams told On3 Sports. “That was an important factor for me and knowing that this offense will fit my playing style is reassuring.”

Kelly and the LSU Tigers are actively pursuing quarterbacks in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle with the program turning up the heat on a pair of Texas signal-callers.

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Jake Fette: Top-5 Quarterback in America

El Paso (Tex.) Del Valle quarterback Jake Fette has become a household name in the 2026 Recruiting Class with SEC programs beginning to extend scholarships his way.

Fette, a current Arizona State commit, has reeled in offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State and other talented programs as he gears up for his senior campaign.

Now, LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan has extended a scholarship offer to Fette with the Tigers getting in the mix.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder out of the Lone Star State committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils in September, but it hasn't stopped the "Who's Who" of college football from remaining in contact.

The youngster burst on the scene as a sophomore in 2023 after throwing for over 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns with only five interceptions on the season. He also ran for over 340 yards and an additional 13 scores.

Fast forward to his junior campaign in 2024 and he carried the momentum into a pivotal season for his recruitment.

The dynamic signal-caller tossed for 2,488 yards and 32 touchdowns through the air. He also added 589 yards and 11 more scores on the ground while showcasing his mobility.

Fette led his squad to an undefeated regular season in 2024 while becoming the "franchise quarterback" for Del Valle.

Now, despite remaining committed to Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils, other programs have turned up the heat with the LSU Tigers getting in the mix with an offer dished out.

Bowe Bentley: Four-Star Quarterback

Celina (Tex.) four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley has continued his rise as one of the top signal-callers in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

The fast-rising prospect out of the Lone Star State has been on a hot streak as of late after reeling in scholarships from Florida State, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Texas Tech.

Bentley is coming off of a dominant junior campaign where he began gaining national recognition as one of the top quarterbacks in Texas.

The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder torched defenses after logging 3,330 yards passing and 47 touchdowns while completing 70 percent of his throws. He added another 933 yards rushing and 16 more scores on his way to leading his prep squad to a state championship.

Now, Bentley's hot streak continues with the LSU Tigers entering the mix.

Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan picked up the phone and dished out an offer to the prized 2026 star in January.

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