Torrance Gibson is one of the prized recruits in Ohio State’s 2015 recruiting class, but after a weekend visit to Auburn and a trip to LSU on the horizon, he could be wavering on his commitment to Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes.
The 4-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is rated the fifth-best dual-threat quarterback and the No. 75 recruit overall. He verbally pledged to Ohio State in November over offers from a host of SEC schools, highlighted by Auburn, LSU and Tennessee.
In a recent self-written blog posted by USA Today, Gibson wrote that his mother wanted him to explore other options to ensure he was 100 percent comfortable with his decision. He wrote that Ohio State fans “shouldn’t worry at all,” but after his visit to Auburn, Buckeye nation has plenty to be worried about.
According to Justin Hokanson of 247Sports, Gibson had a blast on his trip to Auburn over the weekend.
“It changed things a lot,” Gibson said of his visit, via Hokanson. “Coming here and seeing all the players, I’ve played with some of these guys that go to Auburn, I’ve played high school ball with them. It’s great seeing them again.”
While his former teammates made an impression, Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn put it all on the line.
“I sat in Gus Malzahn’s office and he told me I’m his guy,” Gibson said, according to Wesley Sinor of AL.com. “He wants me to come in and get a fair opportunity at playing quarterback. That’s what he told me, and I believe…
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