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Ex-Auburn QB Deuce Knight commits to Ole Miss

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Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight is transferring to Ole Miss, he announced Sunday.

A five-star recruit in the Class of 2025, Knight previously played at George County High in Lucedale, Miss.

“Home is Home,” he posted to Instagram alongside a photo illustration of him wearing the blue Ole Miss jersey.

As a prospect, the 247Sports composite listed him as the No. 5 quarterback in the nation and the No. 28 overall player in the class.

Knight’s commitment gives the Rebels a big option to replace Trinidad Chambliss, who led Ole Miss to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. The No. 6 Rebels lost to No. 10 Miami 31-27 on Thursday night.

Chambliss received word hours later that the NCAA had denied his request for another season of eligibility in 2026.

Ole Miss also is without Chambliss’ backup, Austin Simmons, who has transferred to Missouri, putting the QB position up for grabs.

In his one season at Auburn, Knight played behind upperclassmen Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels, but did appear in two games. One of them was a start on Nov. 22 in a 62-17 win against FCS program Mercer, in which he amassed 401 total yards (239 passing, 162 rushing) and tied the program record with six touchdowns (four rushing, two passing).

–Field Level Media

George County quarterback Deuce Knight, photographed in Ridgeland, Miss., Aug. 10, 2024, is a member of the 2024 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen.

Notre Dame-committed QB Deuce Knight moves to Auburn

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Quarterback Deuce Knight, previously committed to Notre Dame, announced Wednesday that he instead will enroll at Auburn.

Knight, from George County High School in Lucedale, Miss., is rated the second-best dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2025 by ESPN. The 247Sports Composite ranking lists him as the fifth-best quarterback and the 29th-best prospect overall.

On3.com reported that Knight attended four Auburn home games this season prior to spurning the Fighting Irish for the Tigers. Knight also considered Ole Miss and Alabama, according to The Athletic.

Knight, who is 6-foot-4, 206 pounds, adds to an Auburn recruiting class that was now rated No. 4 in the country prior to his arrival, No. 5 per On3 Industry.

During his junior year, Knight transferred to Lipscomb Academy in Nashville before returning to George County to finish the season. He wound up throwing for 2,047 yards and 17 touchdowns with just two interceptions for George County last season, in addition to 494 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

Auburn brings a 2-3 record in a Saturday road game against No. 2 Georgia. Notre Dame (4-1) has a week off after logging a third consecutive victory last Saturday.

–Field Level Media

Lipscomb's Deuce Knight (2) looks upfield against IMG at Lipscomb's Reese Smith Football Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. IMG went on to win the game 35-10.

Dual-threat QB Deuce Knight commits to Notre Dame

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Dual-threat quarterback Deuce Knight committed to Notre Dame’s 2025 recruiting class on Monday.

The 6-foot-5 prospect from Lucedale, Miss., is ranked as the No. 5 quarterback and No. 70 overall player in the class by the 247Sports Composite.

Knight chose the Fighting Irish over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Auburn and many others.

“Think Big Go Irish,” he posted on social media.

Knight is the second 247 Sports four-star recruit from the 2025 class to commit to Notre Dame, joining Tampa, Fla., running back Justin Thurman.

–Field Level Media