Nation’s No. 1 Five-Star Kesean Bowman Decommits from Oregon, Flips to Tennessee at Midnight — Calls Vols “The Only Choice That Felt Like Home”
In a stunning late-night twist that shook the college football world, the nation’s No. 1 overall recruit, five-star phenom Kesean Bowman, has decommitted from Oregon and flipped his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers. The announcement, which dropped just after midnight, sent shockwaves across recruiting circles and ignited a frenzy among Vols fans on social media.
Bowman, a generational talent widely regarded as the top player in the 2025 class, made his decision official with a powerful message: “The only choice that felt like home was Tennessee. This is where I belong.”
The news comes as a massive victory for head coach Josh Heupel and his staff, who fought tirelessly to keep Tennessee in the running for Bowman despite heavy competition from powerhouse programs across the country. His commitment represents not only a recruiting coup but also a statement about the Volunteers’ rising dominance on the national stage.
Bowman, known for his explosive playmaking ability, elite athleticism, and leadership on and off the field, had been a long-time Oregon pledge. However, after multiple visits to Knoxville and growing connections with both the coaching staff and current players, the pull of Rocky Top proved too strong to resist.
This flip instantly transforms Tennessee’s recruiting class into one of the best in the nation and solidifies the Vols as a program capable of landing and keeping the very best talent.
Fans erupted in celebration across social platforms, declaring Bowman’s decision a turning point for the program. For Tennessee, this isn’t just about adding another five-star it’s about sending a clear message to the rest of the SEC: the Volunteers are building something historic.
Bowman’s words captured the emotion of the moment best: “Oregon was a great place, but Tennessee… that’s family. That’s home.”
With this blockbuster flip, all eyes now turn to Knoxville, where the nation’s top player is ready to write his story in orange and white.
