College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week

The impact from the saga surrounding Michigan head coach Brady Hoke has made its way to the recruiting trail.

The bad news started with the decommitment of 4-star defensive lineman Darian Roseboro, who subsequently picked up an offer from Oklahoma, per Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247.

Meanwhile, 4-star tight end Chris Clark earned offers from USC and Texas. 

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Officially got the offer from USC 

— Chris Clark (@Clark8Chris) September 30, 2014"

While Clark hasn’t followed the lead of Roseboro by breaking ties with Michigan, as Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports notes (subscription required), he may have second thoughts on his pledge should Hoke and his staff be let go.

The offseason coaching carousel often has a ripple effect given that national signing day is less than a month after the final game of the season.

In Michigan’s case, other schools aren’t wasting any time in reaching out to its current commitments.

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I'm Committed to michigan but just like everyone else I will take my officials visits this is based off of everything going at at michigan

— Chris Clark (@Clark8Chris) October 5, 2014"

The news isn’t all bad for Wolverines fans. There are a few pledges who are still planning to call Ann Arbor home for the next four seasons.

Late last month, Lorenz (subscription required) reported that current Michigan commitments Alex Malzone, Jon Runyan Jr. and Garrett Taylor were still solid in their decisions to stick with the Wolverines.

With the season less than halfway complete, there are likely to be more twists and turns at Michigan and other places.

However, the fallout from the heat Hoke is getting is just one example of how negative momentum on the field can carry over into a school’s recruiting efforts.

Ohio State, Notre Dame Setting Up Shop in Sunshine State

The state of Florida is one of the unquestioned hotbeds in terms of producing a large number of FBS-level recruits.

It’s no surprise that schools that hail from outside the southeast are pounding the pavement in the Sunshine State. Notre Dame and Ohio State are two powers from the north that have been aggressive in Florida in recent weeks.

The Irish offered IMG Academy 2016 4-star corner Saivion Smith just days after offering his teammate and 4-star junior receiver Tavares “T.J.” Chase.

Meanwhile, Urban Meyer returned to his old stomping ground to offer 2017 4-star receiver Emmanuel Greene, who attends Coconut Creek High School along with stud 2016 recruits Trayvon Mullen, Binjimen Victor and Malek Young.

Both the Buckeyes and the Irish have had success in landing Florida recruits in the past, and both programs are getting in early on some of the Sunshine State’s top underclassmen.

Credit: 247Sports

2015 Big 12 Commit Picking up SEC Offers

Two weeks ago, 2015 3-star running back Corey Dauphine—who has been committed to Texas Tech since July—picked up an offer from Florida.

Last week, the Gators’ most recent opponent, Tennessee, tendered the 5’11”, 188-pound standout from Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas.

After the Gators offered, Dauphine told GatorBait’s Luke Stampini that he was still firm in his plan to head to Lubbock for college.

“I don’t think anything can sway me from my Tech commitment,” Dauphine said.

However, as the interest in Dauphine continues to rise, it will be interesting to see if that sentiment holds true as signing day approaches.

Is 2018 Virginia RB the Next Big Thing?

From one running back who will be in college next fall to another one who just recently entered high school, 2018 standout running back Ricky Slade is quickly making a name for himself in recruiting circles.

The Woodbridge, Virginia, standout picked up his first offer from the homestanding Virginia Cavaliers. Hours later, Virginia Tech and Ohio State followed suit. 

Slade hails from C.D. Hylton High School—the same school that 2015 4-star offensive lineman Matthew Burrell calls home. Through five games, Slade has accounted for 1,199 yards of total offense and 17 touchdowns. 

Like Burrell, Slade is on pace to become one of the nation’s most coveted prospects in his class.

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I would also like to add that I am officially committed to Stanford university!!!! #FEARTHETREE pic.twitter.com/uv5oPJiXEy

— Mustafa Branch (@mubranch20) September 29, 2014"

Best of the Rest

• Penn State is the newest school to offer 2015 4-star offensive lineman Emanuel McGirt.

• 2015 4-star quarterback and current Louisville commitment Lamar Jackson picked up an offer from Florida.

• Texas offered 2015 3-star JUCO defensive back Justin Martin, per Woody Wommack of Rivals. Late last week, Georgia jumped into the race for Martin, according to Barton Simmons of 247Sports.

• 3-star senior linebacker Mustafa Branch picked up an offer from Stanford. Branch committed to the Cardinal shortly thereafter.

• Notre Dame offered 3-star wideout Gary Jennings.

• Georgia is the latest offer for 2016 5-star safety Brandon Jones.

• Penn State offered 2016 4-star quarterback Dwayne Haskins.

• 2016 3-star quarterback Ervin Barrett picked up an offer from Wisconsin, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports.

• 2016 defensive lineman Caleb Tillman received an offer from Mississippi State. 

• Virginia and Syracuse both extended offers to 2016 wide receiver Eric Kumah.

• Wiltfong reports (subscription required) that Ohio State offered 3-star in-state junior wide receiver Kierre Hawkins.

• Adam Friedman of Rivals reports that South Carolina and Illinois are the newest suitors for 2016 4-star offensive lineman Clark Yarbrough.

• 2016 4-star defensive end Terrell Hall earned offers from Illinois, North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Syracuse, per Friedman.

• Arizona State is the latest school to jump into the race for 2016 4-star defensive back D.J. Morgan, according to Adam Gorney of Rivals.

• Oregon offered 2016 4-star running back Elijah Holyfield.

• 2016 4-star corner Trayvon Mullen earned an offer from Oklahoma.

• Friedman reports that Pittsburgh offered a pair of juniors in 4-star receiver Steven Smothers and 3-star linebacker Jamir Jones.

• Per Wommack, North Carolina offered 2016 4-star tight end Gabe Angel. The Tar Heels also tendered 2016 defensive lineman Keith Simms, according to Chris Smith of Vandy247.

• USC offered 2017 defensive tackle Haskell Garrett.

• 2017 4-star corner DeAngelo Gibbs picked up an offer from Penn State, per Wommack.

• According to Josh Edwards of CatsPause, Kentucky is the newest school to offer 2017 athlete CJ Cotman.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.