Losers of SEC Football Recruiting
Auburn Tigers
Auburn’s seven commits rank No. 86 nationally, last in the SEC, trailing even FCS Idaho Vandals. Losses of four-star prospects like Shadarius Toodle to Georgia and Cederian Morgan to Alabama leave one in-state commit, four-star edge Hezekiah Harris. Hugh Freeze’s 11 June golf rounds have sparked fan criticism on X, with a $1.5 million budget hampering efforts against SEC giants.
Missouri Tigers
Missouri’s seven commits rank No. 84, a sharp decline from their 2025 top-20 class. With one four-star, quarterback Anthony Kennedy Jr., Eli Drinkwitz struggles to replace stars like Luther Burden. A $1.8 million budget limits their reach against Alabama and Georgia, and just one commit since March signals a recruiting stall.
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina’s nine commits rank No. 58, down from their 2025 top-25 class. Shane Beamer’s $1.9 million budget hasn’t landed a five-star, with top targets like four-star offensive tackle Josiah Thompson staying in-state with rivals. Failure to capitalize on a talent-rich region and a 9-3 2024 season leaves the Gamecocks trailing SEC peers.
Hugh Freeze sure does love golf.
Lane Kiffin torched Hugh Freeze on Sunday night on X.
