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USA Today
23-05-2025
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- USA Today
LSU football quarterback target earns Elite 11 invite
LSU football quarterback target earns Elite 11 invite LSU football's top quarterback target, Bowe Bentley, was invited to the Elite 11 finals. The field was rolled out earlier this week, with the Texas product making the cut. Bentley remains uncommitted, but his recruitment is down to LSU and Oklahoma. According to the On3 Industry Ranking, Bentley is the No. 7 ranked QB in the class and the No. 76 overall prospect. Bentley took off in the last year after 2024 was his first time in the starting role for his high school squad. LSU's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 2 in the nation, but the Tigers want to add a QB. Bentley is the most likely option with most elite quarterbacks already off the board. However, the On3 Prediction Machine tabs Oklahoma as the favorite to land Bentley's services. LSU and Oklahoma are the only two official visits Bentley has on the calendar this summer. LSU missed on its top QB target last year with Bryce Underwood flipping to Michigan. LSU and staff look to avoid that fate this cycle. What is the Elite 11? The Elite 11 describes itself as, "The nation's premier quarterback camp series and competition." Quarterbacks from around the country compete at regional camps throughout the year. The top talents are invited to the Elite 11 Finals, a three-day event hosted annually every summer. Twenty QBs earn a finals invitation. At the end of the week, the top 11 passers are named the "Elite 11." The event also crowns an Elite 11 MVP. The last LSU QB to participate in the finals was Colin Hurley in 2023. Hurley's week was strong enough to be named an Elite 11 finalist.
USA Today
22-05-2025
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- USA Today
Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley invited to Elite 11 Finals
Four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley invited to Elite 11 Finals Oklahoma quarterback recruit Bowe Bentley has been invited to the Elite 11 Finals. Bentley, a four-star recruit from Celina, Texas, announced Oklahoma and LSU as his two finalists last week. He will be among 20 quarterbacks who were invited to participate in the event, which takes place from June 17-19. That comes after a visit with LSU to end the month of May followed by a an official visit to Norman over the weekend of June 6. The Elite 11 event previously produced Carson Palmer, Andrew Luck, Matthew Stafford, Tim Tebow, and others. Last year, 12 of the quarterbacks who participated ultimately ranked in the top 20 in On3's recruiting rankings at the position. Bentley led Celina to a Class 4A-Division 1 state championship last year, going 16-0. He is currently ranked as the No. 7 quarterback in the class, per 247Sports' rankings. Four of the sixth quarterbacks ranked ahead of him will also participate in the Elite 11 finals. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables re-configured his quarterback room in the offseason, signing one quarterback in the Class of 2025, three-star Jett Niu from Utah. Niu joins transfer Whitt Neubauer from Mercer and John Mateer from Washington State. Mateer was recently named one of the top three quarterbacks in the country by FOX Sports' Joel Klatt. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Aaron on X @Aaron_Gelvin.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
LSU football making strong push for elite Texas quarterback
LSU football is emerging as a strong contender for one of the top quarterback recruits in the class of 2026. Per a report from On3, four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley is down to LSU, Oklahoma, and Georgia. He has official visits locked in with all three programs. Advertisement Bentley had high praise for LSU. "The Heismans they've had and the development Coach (Joe) Sloan has with each quarterback, and being one of the top programs in the SEC. Coach (Brian) Kelly and my relationship with them has been amazing over the course of this process," Bentley told On3. According to the On3 Prediction Machine, Oklahoma is the favorite to land Bentley at 37.1%. LSU sits No. 3 with a 16.9% shot to land the QB. All four major recruiting services rank Bentley as a top 10 quarterback in the class, but On3 is highest on Bentley, slotting the Texas product as a top 50 overall recruit. Advertisement LSU's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 1 in the country, but the Tigers have yet to add a quarterback to the class. Only a few of the top 10 passers remain uncommitted, making Bentley a high priority for LSU. Bentley's recruitment took of in the last year after 2024 was his first season starting at the high school level. The 6-foot-1 QB offers promise at the next level. With a strong 2025 season, Bentley has the chance to finish as a five-star recruit. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Can LSU football land elite Texas quarterback recruit?
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Elite 2026 QB recruit names LSU as finalist. Can Tigers land the four-star passer?
Four-star quarterback recruit Bowe Bentley has narrowed his recruitment to two schools and LSU made the cut, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The Tigers will battle Oklahoma for the services of the blue-chip passer. Head coach Brian Kelly's team made a push for Bentley during the spring, which gave LSU an edge over Georgia and other Power Four suitors. He has official visits to Norman and Baton Rouge in June. Advertisement According to On3's Industry Rankings, Bentley is the No. 7 quarterback and No. 11 prospect out of Texas. He ranks as the No. 76 overall player in the 2026 cycle. The Sooners are still the favorite to land his commitment. LSU's 2026 class ranks first nationally with two five-star commitments but remains without a quarterback. Few elite passers are uncommitted, which means Bentley would be a huge get for Kelly's staff. At six-foot-one with lots of upside, he has a good chance of ending his recruitment as a five-star prospect. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football recruiting: Elite quarterback names LSU a finalist
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Elite 2026 QB recruit names LSU as finalist. Can Tigers land the four-star passer?
Elite 2026 QB recruit names LSU as finalist. Can Tigers land the four-star passer? Four-star quarterback recruit Bowe Bentley has narrowed his recruitment to two schools and LSU made the cut, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The Tigers will battle Oklahoma for the services of the blue-chip passer. Head coach Brian Kelly's team made a push for Bentley during the spring, which gave LSU an edge over Georgia and other Power Four suitors. He has official visits to Norman and Baton Rouge in June. According to On3's Industry Rankings, Bentley is the No. 7 quarterback and No. 11 prospect out of Texas. He ranks as the No. 76 overall player in the 2026 cycle. The Sooners are still the favorite to land his commitment. LSU's 2026 class ranks first nationally with two five-star commitments but remains without a quarterback. Few elite passers are uncommitted, which means Bentley would be a huge get for Kelly's staff. At six-foot-one with lots of upside, he has a good chance of ending his recruitment as a five-star prospect.
