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If Bryce Underwood‘s recruitment saga was the movie equivalent of Jim Carrey’s “The Mask,” then this Jared Curtis drama is shaping up to be the Jamie Kennedy version of “The Mask 2”. Ever since Curtis dropped his Georgia flag back in October, his entire recruitment scene has been a rollercoaster ride. The kid pointed out that he would love to “take some more time to explore all my options.” Now, with commitment day creeping in, Jared Curtis stands at the fork: ride with the red or cross over to where the grass might just be greener. Either way, it’s a heavyweight decision—and both UO and UGA fans are holding their breath for the final curtain call. The suspense? Already sky-high. But as your friendly, slightly chaotic neighborhood CFB news dealer, it’s only right we crank that tension up a few notches.

“He is still undecided.” Oh, how riveting! On3 dropped a massive update on the Jared Curtis recruitment saga, and in it, Curtis’ mother, Barbara, was clear that her son was still torn between picking the Ducks or the Dawgs. Now, if this were a “first time” thing, we could’ve understood the kid’s mental position. Curtis is the next projected No. 3 QB in the nation—but it’s been months since he decommitted from Georgia, and all this ‘thinking time’ with no decision? Yeah, it’s starting to feel less strategic and more…suspicious.

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But going off of On3’s reporting regarding the drama, it seems like the problem lies with Curtis getting “too attached” to both the clubs. “I’ve built a relationship with Coach Bobo and Coach Smart,” the QB confessed while talking about Georgia, but at the same time, he also pointed out that “Me and Coach Stein’s relationship is really good.” This is a very awkward love triangle for the 18 y/o.

On one hand, you have the SEC’s crème de la crème, and on the other hand, you have the “Proverbial Kings” of the B1G. Both teams are equally good for Curtis’ future development, and this, again, makes things extremely tricky. However, Dan Lanning and Co. still have an edge.

If there’s one West Coast program that’s been turning QBs from $5 drive-thru burgers to five-star gourmet meals, it’s Oregon. From Bo Nix to Dillon Gabriel, Lanning and Co. know exactly how to season a quarterback into Heisman form. And after cruising on a 13-win high in 2024, Curtis-to-Eugene suddenly feels less like a gamble—and more like fine dining.

But here’s the fun part—Kirby Smart didn’t earn that last name by accident. Best believe he’s already cooking up a contingency plan to counter Oregon’s lead.

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Will Jared Curtis choose the Ducks' gourmet QB development or the Dawgs' strategic powerhouse?

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In Bobo, we trust!

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.” We think Bobo might just get a promotion if he nails this. Throughout the entire UGA x Curtis saga, Mike Bobo has been extremely consistent with the recruitment strategy.

From visits to hanging out with Curtis, Smart has got Bobo pulling every stop, and rightfully so. If there is ANYTHING Georgia needs more than maybe a natty win, it’s a good quarterback. After losing Carson Beck to a money splurge by Miami, UGA has been stuck in limbo.

Curtis might just be the final missing piece of the puzzle—only if Bobo comes out on top. As of now, Smart and probably the entire Dawgs Nation are patiently waiting on Bobo’s race against Lanning and Will Stein. Who gets the nation’s next-best QB?

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God knows.

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