Former Oklahoma DE Commit Chooses Big Ten School Over Sooners

Zane Rowe, a 4-star edge rusher, decommits from Oklahoma and commits to Oregon instead.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:09am

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Zane Rowe, a highly-touted 4-star defensive end prospect from Denton, Texas, has decommitted from the University of Oklahoma and committed to play for the University of Oregon instead. Rowe had been committed to Oklahoma for nearly a year but has now decided to take his talents to the West Coast and join the Ducks.

Why it matters

Rowe's decommitment is a significant loss for the Oklahoma Sooners, who were counting on him to bolster their defensive line. However, the Sooners' 2027 recruiting class remains the top-ranked class nationally, suggesting they will be able to reload at the defensive end position.

The details

Rowe is the No. 93 overall player in the Class of 2027 and the No. 11 recruit from Texas. During his junior season at Guyer High School, he had an outstanding year, registering 72 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. Rowe had originally committed to Oklahoma in 2025 but decommitted in January 2026. He then considered Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon, and North Carolina before ultimately deciding to join the Ducks.

  • Rowe committed to Oklahoma in 2025.
  • Rowe decommitted from Oklahoma on January 6, 2025.
  • Rowe committed to Oregon on March 14, 2026.

The players

Zane Rowe

A 4-star edge rusher from Denton, Texas who originally committed to Oklahoma but has now committed to play for Oregon.

Oklahoma Sooners

The college football team that Zane Rowe had originally committed to before decommitting and choosing Oregon instead.

Oregon Ducks

The college football team that Zane Rowe has now committed to play for after decommitting from Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“Time to up the Sco, Let's Go Ducks”

— Zane Rowe

What’s next

Rowe will now begin preparing to join the Oregon Ducks football program, where he will look to make an immediate impact on the defensive line.

The takeaway

Rowe's decommitment from Oklahoma is a blow to the Sooners' 2027 recruiting class, but the program remains in good shape with the top-ranked class nationally. Meanwhile, Oregon has landed a major defensive talent in Rowe, who will look to help the Ducks continue their success on the West Coast.