Overview
- David Gabriel Georges, the nation’s No. 2 running back, is scheduled to announce his college commitment on Wednesday between Tennessee and Ohio State.
- Several recruiting insiders including Steve Wiltfong, Pete Nakos and Chad Simmons have recently flipped or publicly favored Tennessee, signaling momentum for the Volunteers.
- Rivals’ RPM model continues to favor Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes about a 68.6% chance, which creates a clear split between analytics and analyst reads.
- Tennessee’s recruiting pitch stresses a multi-year NIL package reported in the roughly $1 million to under $2 million range plus a clearer path to early playing time while Ohio State leans on longtime recruiter ties and public endorsements but reportedly failed to secure NIL help from Nike.
- The outcome matters for both programs because Georges is seen as a rare three-down back whose choice could shift how top skill prospects value immediate pay and early roles and could influence other recruits weighing NIL guarantees.