LSU head coach Brian Kelly has had a rough week. First, the loss to Florida confirmed that there would be no playoffs in 2024. After the game, four-star offensive lineman Devin Harper flipped his commitment to Ole Miss. Then, it got even worse yesterday.
Bryce Underwood, their 2025 five-star quarterback, flipped his commitment to Michigan. It couldn't get any worse for Kelly. However, with other programs on the attack regarding the team's other commits, it might. The turmoil could help Ole Miss flip another offensive lineman from the Tigers, Tyler Miller.
Could Ole Miss be better shaped for a push for LSU commit Tyler Miller?
Ole Miss has been pushing to flip Tyler Miller from LSU, and that may be getting easier. The latest developments, with Bryce Underwood flipping his commitment, will undoubtedly raise questions for the current crop of 2025 recruits.
Today, four-star LSU wide receiver commit Derek Meadows is drawing attention from Alabama as they look to endure more pain for Brian Kelly.
Alabama has entered the race for LSU 4-star WR commit Derek Meadows, per @SWiltfong_👀
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) November 22, 2024
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Ole Miss has been in the ear of Tyler Miller for some time, and the Rebels are said to be gaining more traction for a flip commitment. The news around Baton Rouge could only push him closer to Oxford.
The Mississippi native has seen fellow in-state prospect Caleb Cunnigham flip his commitment from Alabama to Ole Miss. He also saw Louisiana native and former LSU commit Devin Harper commit to Lane Kiffin's team. Could he be thinking the grass might be greener on the other side?
VIP: Is it about to be Miller Time in Oxford? Is four-star OT Tyler Miller about to flip from LSU to Ole Miss?https://t.co/gCqxQUn6Bk#OleMiss #HottyToddy
— David Johnson (@Rebels247) November 21, 2024
It's a rough spot for Kelly and LSU, but we have seen a similar situation recently in the 2024 class. Florida watched as several top recruits flipped close to signing day. However, some of their big names, such as DJ Lagway, did stay.
Time will tell if some of the current crop of LSU commits start to get itchy feet. However, for Ole Miss and Miller, the tires have been in motion; the question is, will they stop at the gate of Oxford? The Egg Bowl game may be a good indicator of that in a week's time.