5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocking Decommitment from Colorado, Flips to LSU Over Powerhouses Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia
In a jaw-dropping move that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, 5-star quarterback phenom Jalen Whitmore has officially decommitted from the University of Colorado and announced his stunning flip to LSU, bypassing SEC powerhouses Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee in the process. The Baton Rouge faithful erupted in celebration as the nation’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback declared his commitment to the Tigers via a high-energy livestream Friday night.
Whitmore, a 6’3”, 210-pound signal caller out of Cedar Hill High School in Texas, had been the crown jewel of Coach Deion Sanders’ highly touted 2025 Colorado recruiting class. His commitment to the Buffaloes last October was heralded as a massive win for Sanders, who had personally recruited Whitmore and positioned him as the future face of Colorado football. But in a surprising twist, Whitmore cited a growing desire to compete in the SEC and LSU’s elite quarterback development program as key factors behind his sudden change of heart.
“Colorado is still family, and I’ve got nothing but love for Coach Prime,” Whitmore said during the announcement. “But when I looked at my future—what I want to become, the legacy I want to leave—I knew LSU was where I needed to be. Coach [Brian] Kelly has a plan for me, and I believe in it 100%.”
Whitmore’s decision comes on the heels of a quiet, unofficial visit to LSU last weekend, where sources say he connected deeply with offensive coordinator Joe Sloan and several key players on the current roster. His switch is seen as a game-changer for the Tigers, who had been locked in a fierce recruiting battle with Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, each of whom made aggressive late pushes with in-home visits and NIL pitches.
Recruiting analysts have described Whitmore’s flip as “monumental” for LSU’s 2025 class, which now vaults into the top 3 nationally. “This is the type of quarterback who can reshape a program’s trajectory,” said Rivals analyst Marcus Denton. “He’s got a cannon for an arm, elite mobility, and football IQ beyond his years. LSU just secured the future.”
As for Colorado, Whitmore’s departure leaves a glaring hole at the most important position. While Sanders has already turned his attention to the transfer portal and other top QB prospects, the loss stings—especially considering the Buffaloes’ reliance on high-profile recruiting momentum to fuel their rebuild.
Meanwhile, LSU fans are already imagining Whitmore in purple and gold, leading the Tigers into battle under the lights in Death Valley. His commitment video, which featured highlights scored to Baton Rouge rap anthems and included a cinematic reveal with a tiger pacing behind him, went viral within minutes, racking up over 3 million views on social media.
In a sport where recruiting decisions can alter the balance of power, Jalen Whitmore’s flip to LSU is more than just a headline—it’s a defining moment. The Tigers just landed their quarterback of the future, and the rest of college football is officially on notice.
