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Andrew Ermis is a high-upside offensive catcher recorded a .479 on-base percentage in 2025. He led his previous team in home runs (10) and RBIs (41) during the 2025 campaign, slugging .588. Scouts and coaches describe him as an "absolute brick wall" behind the plate, noted for preventing passed balls and wild pitches. In 50 games during the 2025 season, he did not commit a single error on 252 total chances, maintaining a 1.000 fielding percentage.

True freshman Maddox Monsour also earns a start alongside fellow freshman Anthony Pack Jr

Former Temple College standout catcher Andrew Ermis gets the start for the Texas and is batting 7th.

Before the illness took its full toll, Riojas consistently sat at 92–94 mph He put on 15 pounds of "good weight" and improved his strength and conditioning through the winter/offseason, increasing from his listed 192 pounds in 2025 to 205 pounds, and has seen an increase in his fastball velocity.

Also Noel Valdez is RHP. Schlossnagle has balanced the middle and bottom of the order with lefties Livingston, Larson, and Pack Jr. to counter the right-handed starter.

Not a single "the greatest ever" "historic portal haul" by "Portal King" Legacy on there? Whit Weeks was recruited by Brian Kelly.

In high-stakes recruiting, the school that hosts the final official visit is generally considered to be in the most advantageous position. LSU: May 28, 2026 Tennessee: June 5–7, 2026 Florida: June 11–13, 2026 Texas: June 19–21, 2026

You probably right, but following the Mississippi judge's ruling Major sportsbooks, including FanDuel and BetMGM, have quickly updated their 2026 Heisman Trophy odds to reflect his eligibility. Chambliss, who finished 8th in the 2025 voting, enters the preseason as a top-tier candidate. Julian Sayin +400 Arch Manning +700 Trinidad Chambliss +1200 Jeremiah Smith +1300

If enter the 2026 NFL Draft, Chambliss is viewed as a talented but somewhat "raw" prospect (1 season as high-level starter). Anothjer year of eligibility could elevate him from a mid-round pick to a "QB1" contender for the 2027 class.

LSU hoops update

A player linked to Texas before Feb 2026 signing, DL Da'Maad Lewis (18?), is the younger brother of former LSU standout and current Carolina Panthers guard Damien Lewis (28).

Carson Beck Georgia to Miami (FL) Haynes King Texas A&M to Georgia Tech Malik Benson Alabama to Oregon CJ Daniels LSU to Miami (FL) Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Alabama to Kansas Michael Trigg Ole Miss to Baylor Kaleb Proctor Alabama to Southeastern Louisiana Caleb Downs Alabama to Ohio State Ahmari Harvey Auburn to Georgia Tech Davison Igbinosun Ole Miss to Ohio State Keionte Scott Auburn to Miami (FL) Seth McGowan Oklahoma (Big 12 at time of recruitment) to Kentucky Taylen Green Boise State to Arkansas Germie Bernard Michigan State to Alabama Deion Burks Purdue to Oklahoma Josh Cuevas Washington to Alabama Fernando Carmona San Jose State to Arkansas Ar'maj Reed-Adams Kansas to Texas A&M Damonic Williams TCU to Oklahoma Zion Young Michigan Stateto Missouri Mansoor Delane Virginia Tech to LSU

No big Ian (Geffrard)?

Google Gemini #QB: Major Applewhite (1998–01): 1999 Big 12 Player of the Year; set then-school passing records. RB: #1 Ricky Williams (1995–98): 1998 Heisman winner; finished as NCAA’s all-time leading rusher. #2 Earl Campbell WR: Xavier Worthy (2021–23): Freshman All-American; finished top-4 in almost all UT career receiving categories.