Hugh Freeze’s stint at Auburn ended on the worst note possible. After a 3-10 blowout loss against Kentucky, they are at 4-5 in the league with playoff hopes dashed and bowl eligibility hanging by a thin thread. With that, even teams recruiting took a major hit, as the No. 1 ranked receiver of 2026 and 5-star commit Jase Mathews showed disappointment over the entire stance and took a bold step that put Mike Elko and all other teams on alert.

Auburn’s inconsistent run ended Hugh Freeze’s time halfway in the season, and even Mathews is not happy with it. “Oh man, I got to process that for a little bit,” the Greene County standout said. “That’s crazy. That’s unfortunate. But I think I’m going to take it in a good way. I liked Freeze, but anything to improve the program is great. Just keep on taking it the way I’ve been, day by day, not letting it affect my choice too much but keeping my head on a swivel.”

But despite valuing his connection and loyalty with the school, Mathews is keeping his options open after the coaching change. “Under these circumstances I’ll probably contact other schools,” he said. Now, Mathews confirms his strong ties to LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M before committing to the Tigers. Interesting part? He is still pretty connected with them. “I talk to them all every now and again,” Mathews added.

Now, knowing the fact that even LSU fired Brian Kelly, Jase Mathews might not take that risk. Which gives a major advantage to Mike Elko’s Aggies, as they are still to get a 5-star WR into the team. And their 8-0 run this season has grabbed many eyes. Even Mathews praised them, saying, “The way they’ve been dynamic this season. They showed what they told me they were going to do this summer.”

But let’s not forget Ole Miss is also in the title contention this season, and Lane Kiffin’s experience as a WR coach also solidifies their resume. Under him, players like Robert Woods and Marquis Lee transitioned well into the NFL. With Kiffin’s resume, Ole Miss also hired ex-Rebel Donte Moncrief into the team, whose presence will give an instant boost to the team’s recruiting department. After finishing his career with 156 passes for 2,371 yards and 20 TDs with the Rebels, Moncrief went to the NFL for seven seasons.

Now, that resume will surely lift Ole Miss’s chances. Well, who doesn’t want a guy like Mathews on the team? Despite suffering from a torn ACL this season, he appeared in 3 games where he caught 9 passes for 194 yards and 2 TDs and added 4 carries for 57 yards. Last season he turned heads by catching 68 passes for 1,138 yards with 15 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see if he still stays with the Tigers or makes a move to another team.

But for now Mike Elko’s team is making major recruiting moves.

Mike Elko’s Aggies lands 2027 safety player

With Mathews recruiting development, Texas A&M is dominating the recruiting trail with the addition of a major piece to their 2027 class. Safety Kamarui Dorsey announced his commitment to Mike Elko’s team. His commitment marks another victory for Aggies as Dorsey becomes the 5th commit in A&M’s 2027 class.

After his addition, the Aggies are now ranked 3rd in the 2027 recruiting cycle. This shows Elko’s dominance in recruiting top talent. But what pushed Dorsey’s decision? After witnessing the Aggies’ 31-9 victory over Mississippi State and the LSU Tigers, their defensive unit left a lasting impression on him.

Getting Dorey into the program is a massive win for the Aggies too, as in his freshman season in 2023, he recorded 49 total tackles and three interceptions. His physicality and instincts make him a perfect fit for the Aggies’ defensive unit. Now, let’s wait and see if Aggies get another massive commitment later on for their 2026 class.