This isn’t your average five-star QB saga—this one feels like a Western standoff, two big dogs standing in the middle of Main Street, hands twitching over the holsters, just waiting for Jared Curtis to pull the trigger. Dan Lanning and Will Stein on one side, Kirby Smart and Mike Bobo on the other. And Curtis? He’s dead center, ice in his veins, clock ticking down to May 5 like it’s the series finale of Power. The No. 1 quarterback in the country got the United States on their nerves. Coaches sweating. Fanbases praying. Boosters are refreshing websites like 247Sports and On3 like they got money on DraftKings. The kid’s dragging this thing out like a Martin Scorsese movie.
Here’s the tea: according to Dawg post, it’s looking like a straight-up coin toss. The Georgia Bulldogs aren’t out of the picture just yet. They had Curtis locked in early, but then the door creaked open, and Oregon slid through with a heavy bag and big dreams. The Ducks had momentum. But Georgia? They aren’t letting go of the reins just yet. Mike Bobo and Kirby Smart turned up the pressure mid-March, rolling out that red carpet and laying down their final pitch this week.
According to the latest tea from UGA football on Dawg post, the host spilled the tea: “I was told that, hey, Georgia really made things interesting, right? They may have caught up to Oregon. Right now, I think it’s up in the air. I think it’s a toss-up. I was told that he has not made a decision, right? He’s still going over things, and Georgia’s going to see him twice before he makes his commitment. I was told that Mike Bobo will be in Nashville to visit Jared Curtis at his school on Wednesday and then will be back for an in-home visit.” Sources close to the situation say Oregon was the clear favorite in early March. Now the tables are turning.
Georgia OC Mike Bobo already touched down in Nashville once. He’s pulling up again for an in-home visit, and if that doesn’t scream desperation mixed with confidence, we don’t know what does. But does it matter? Nope. Mike Bobo’s taking two more swings at Curtis before that commitment drops. First, he’s pulling up to Nashville Christian School on Wednesday to see Curtis face-to-face. That ain’t casual. That’s calculated. Then he’s doubling back for an in-home with the whole family. Two visits in 5 days? That’s a full-court press.
Curtis, for what it’s worth, hasn’t tipped his hand. Sources say he genuinely has not made a decision yet. “Wouldn’t surprise me if Georgia lands him,” The host said. “But I’m not here to say they lead. Because I don’t think the kid’s made up his mind.” What makes this even more of a circus is the fact that Curtis and his fam love Mike Bobo. They literally vibe with Kirby. They believe in what Georgia’s selling. If he dips for Oregon, it ain’t ‘cause UGA or Mike Bobo messed up or they don’t believe in Mike Bobo’s cooking book—it’ll be ‘cause Oregon Nikes just threw down a good hand.
Dan Lanning and Will Stein aren’t backing down
You think Oregon is just going to sit back and watch Georgia slide through? Dan Lanning and Will Stein are packing their bags for Nashville too, with one mission—lock up Jared Curtis before he dips. On May 4, just 24 hours before commitment day, Will Stein walked into Curtis’ crib with that final pitch. And don’t get it twisted—this ain’t no formality. This is chess. Final move. Checkmate on the line.
Let’s talk facts: Dan Lanning has been on demon time when it comes to building out his QB room. After flipping Bo Nix’s career, then landing Dillon Gabriel, and now developing Dante Moore, Oregon is basically Quarterback U on the West Coast. That track record ain’t lost on Curtis. He’s a baller. He sees the field, but more than that—he sees the bag. And the Ducks got a system that lets quarterbacks cook. Like, really cook.
Curtis knows what’s up. You don’t drag your decision out this long unless every move has weight. And right now, both Georgia and Oregon are stacking visits, whispering sweet NIL nothings. Oregon’s banking on Curtis seeing a straight shot to stardom in Eugene. Word is, he’d be that guy the second he steps on campus. No waiting, no redshirt—just playmaker status off the rip.
And if you know Lanning, you know he doesn’t play fair—he plays to win. This ain’t just about Curtis’ arm, it’s about flexing their pull nationally. Snagging a five-star QB from SEC territory would be a cold statement. Like stepping into your rival’s house, eating their food, and winning at Uno. Plus, Curtis sees that Oregon offense where he can throw that pigskin over 45 times a game and thinks “that could be my playground.”
If Stein locks down that final visit, shows Curtis how he could shine in Eugene, this thing could flip late. But don’t sleep on Kirby and Bobo either. That Georgia pitch isn’t just tradition—it’s NFL prep. Bobo might catch strays online if Curtis dips, but that ain’t what this is about. As DawgPost host put it:
“I know what Georgia fans are going to say if he does choose Oregon—which could absolutely happen—they’re going to blame Mike Bobo… I’m telling you right now, if he chooses Oregon, it’s not going to be because they don’t believe in Mike Bobo. Jared Curtis and his family—they love Mike Bobo. They believe in Kirby Smart and the program. They believe in Mike Bobo and that offense. That’s a big reason why they committed in the first place. So if he chooses Oregon, it’s because of what Oregon brings to the table and how he can succeed over there. It won’t be anything to do with them not believing in Mike Bobo and Kirby Smart.”
So here we are, both teams going pedal to the metal. One last visit each. One final pitch. No room for fumbles now. May 5 is the date. Now? We wait. Holsters loaded. Fingers twitching. Clock ticking. Let’s see who Jared Curtis draws for.
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