In a shocking twist that’s sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, five-star quarterback Deuce Knight has flipped his commitment from Notre Dame and officially chosen the Auburn Tigers. Knight, a 6’4″, 210-pound standout from George County High School in Mississippi, had been firmly committed to the Fighting Irish since September 2023—but after a series of visits and behind-the-scenes talks, he made the bombshell decision to join Auburn instead.
Knight’s choice comes despite aggressive recruiting efforts from other top programs, including Penn State, Tennessee, Alabama, and USC. His move is being hailed as a massive recruiting win for Auburn and head coach Hugh Freeze, who continues to build a formidable 2025 class.
“Auburn felt like home,” Knight said. “The culture, the coaching staff, and the opportunity to grow as a quarterback really stood out to me. I’m excited to be a Tiger.”
This decision is a tough blow to Notre Dame, which had viewed Knight as a future cornerstone of its offense. As for Auburn, the addition of a dynamic, dual-threat quarterback like Knight has fans dreaming of a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned—this flip could be just the beginning of more drama in the 2025 recruiting wars.
