5-Star QB Stuns College Football World with Shocking Decommitment from Mountaineers, Flips to Auburn over Penn State, Tennessee.
In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, 5-star quarterback Malik Anderson has officially decommitted from West Virginia and announced his commitment to the Auburn Tigers. The elite signal-caller, ranked among the top five quarterbacks in the nation for the class of 2025, made the announcement via social media on Wednesday evening, igniting a frenzy among fans and analysts alike.
Anderson, a dynamic 6-foot-3 dual-threat talent out of Atlanta, Georgia, had been verbally committed to the Mountaineers since early January, giving West Virginia fans hope for a revival under head coach Neal Brown. However, growing interest from SEC powerhouses and a recent unofficial visit to Auburn appeared to sway the quarterback’s decision.
“This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made,” Anderson wrote in his post. “I have nothing but love for West Virginia and their fans, but after a lot of prayer and conversations with my family, I’ve decided to flip my commitment to Auburn University.”
Anderson chose Auburn over a final group that also included Penn State and Tennessee, two traditional power programs with rich quarterback legacies. Auburn’s recent offensive resurgence under head coach Hugh Freeze, coupled with the opportunity to compete in the SEC, ultimately won over the highly touted prospect.
The decommitment is a major blow to West Virginia’s 2025 recruiting class and raises questions about the program’s ability to hold onto top-tier talent. Meanwhile, Auburn continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail, now securing one of the most coveted quarterbacks in the country.
With Anderson on board, Auburn’s 2025 class now looks like a potential top-10 group—and fans on the Plains have every reason to be excited about
the future.
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