JUST IN: SHOCKWAVE IN RECRUITING — 5-Star Quarterback Will Howard Decommits from Ohio State, Commits to Ole Miss Rebels Over Tennessee and Missouri! 🔥🏈🔴🔵
Oxford, Mississippi — July 18, 2025
In a jaw-dropping recruiting twist that has turned heads across the college football world, 5-star quarterback phenom Will Howard (6’4″, 236 lbs) has officially decommitted from the Ohio State Buckeyes and announced his commitment to Ole Miss Rebels, choosing the Rebels over powerhouse contenders Tennessee Volunteers and Missouri Tigers.
This is a monumental win for head coach Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss football program, sending a loud and clear message to the entire SEC: the Rebels are building something special in Oxford.
> “I had to follow my heart,” Howard said during a live commitment stream. “Ole Miss gave me that feeling — the coaching staff, the fans, the energy in Oxford… I want to be part of something legendary. I’m home.”
A Star in the Making
Will Howard, ranked among the top 3 quarterbacks in the 2025 class, has been on nearly every major program’s radar. Known for his elite arm strength, pocket presence, and surprising mobility for his size, Howard has drawn comparisons to NFL stars like Justin Herbert and Josh Allen.
During his junior season, Howard threw for over 4,200 yards and 41 touchdowns, while rushing for 8 more, making him one of the most dynamic dual-threats in the nation.
Rebels Land a Game-Changer
This commitment not only gives Ole Miss its future signal-caller—it sends shockwaves through the SEC recruiting landscape. Beating out programs like Tennessee and Missouri, who aggressively pursued Howard, speaks volumes about the vision and pull of the Rebels program.
> “We’re thrilled to welcome Will Howard to the Ole Miss family,” Coach Kiffin said in a statement. “This kid is a game-changer on and off the field. His leadership, talent, and character are everything we look for in a Rebel.”
Why Ole Miss?
Sources close to Howard say the decision was heavily influenced by the family-like culture in Oxford, the opportunity to start early, and the chance to work under Lane Kiffin’s quarterback-friendly offense.
> “Kiffin’s system is built for guys like Will,” said ESPN recruiting analyst Chad Simmons. “And with Archie Manning recently joining the Rebels as General Manager, the quarterback legacy in Oxford just got even more appealing.”
What This Means
With Will Howard now locked in, Ole Miss’s 2025 recruiting class skyrockets into the national top 10, and Rebel fans have every reason to believe this could be the foundation of a new era.
The SEC better take notice—because the future of Ole Miss football just became a lot brighter.
Welcome to the family, Will Howard. Hotty Toddy! 🔴🔵🔥
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