According to On3, the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the 2026 class stands at a crossroads between two powerhouse programs: the University of Georgia from the SEC and the University of Oregon from the Big Ten. Curtis, a standout from Nashville Christian School, has been making headlines with his exceptional stats and confidence on the field, and now his decision will be announced soon after visits from the two programs.
After hosting Oregon’s offensive coordinator Will Stein and Georgia’s offensive coordinator Mike Bobo this week, Curtis is in full-on decision mode, with fans eagerly awaiting his move.
Curtis originally committed to Georgia last year but reopened his recruitment, giving Oregon a chance to make a strong case under head coach Dan Lanning. As of this hour, this recruiting battle has reached a stage of all haste, with both schools pulling out all the stops to land the 6’4”, 225-pound QB who’s already thrown for 1,857 yards and 22 touchdowns on a 68% completion rate through just eight games this season.
Jared Curtis in the Crosshairs of SEC vs. Big Ten Battle
Curtis is not just any high school QB. He’s the kind of player who can change a program’s trajectory, a rare talent with the arm strength, accuracy, and decision-making that truly inspire coaches. Ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect in the 2026 class across all positions, Curtis has the football world watching his every move.
On3’s No. 1 QB Jared Curtis is in decision mode after hosting Will Stein from Oregon and Mike Bobo from Georgia this week: https://t.co/90Cn8D4Fut pic.twitter.com/VeHe4Qvpu8
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) May 2, 2025
His initial commitment to Georgia showed his early preference for the SEC’s brand of football, but after stepping back to reassess his options, Oregon has emerged as a serious contender, creating a classic SEC vs. Big Ten showdown.
The SEC, led by teams like Georgia, has long been the benchmark for college football dominance. The Bulldogs, under the tutelage of head coach Kirby Smart, have won two national titles in the last four years.
Meanwhile, the Big Ten has been transitioning with its heavy hitters, and Oregon, now a member of the conference after the Pac-12’s realignment has quickly established itself as a force under Dan Lanning, who ironically spent years as Georgia’s defensive coordinator before taking the role of the Ducks’ head coach job in 2022.
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The pressure is on as Curtis prepares to announce his decision on May 5, 2025. Recruiting is unpredictable, and Curtis’ final choice will come down to where he feels he can grow the most, both as a player and a person.
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