One of the biggest reasons why the Ole Miss coaching change took place when it did was because of today, National Signing Day. Wednesday is the start of the national early signing period, but teams sign a vast majority of their high school recruits today.

Four-star safety Craig Tutt has committed to play football for Ole Miss. Tutt cited the coaching staff's genuine interest in his personal and athletic development as a key factor. The support staff and the community atmosphere in Oxford also heavily influenced his decision.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wednesday is National Signing Day for the high school football class of 2026. That means it’s the first opportunity for thousands of football players to sign their National Letters of Intent with the college of their choice.