The Fourth of July has become one of the hottest stretches on the college football recruiting calendar. Aside from the flurry leading up to the early signing period in December, few windows generate more sizzle.

Per On3/Rivals’ metrics, the only other schools with more than one five-star are Oregon, LSU, Texas and Ohio State. By 247Sports’ measure, only Tennessee, LSU, Southern Cal, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M and Texas have multiple five-star commits.

Brian Kelly and LSU football added a commitment Friday, July 4th, from four-star offensive lineman Bryson Cooley in the 2026 recruiting class. Cooley is from of Laurel, Mississippi.

The Ole Miss football program has been revitalized under head coach Lane Kiffin since his hiring before the 2020 college football season. He has won 10 or more games on three occasions, including a school record 11 wins in 2023.