LSU given life in race for elite QB prospect flips official visit schedule to see Baton Rouge, 'I just can't wait'

Landing an elite quarterback prospect takes a lot of skill and quite a bit of luck. The race is never over until signing day, and then the rollercoaster of keeping and developing the young man is the storyline. But as the LSU Tigers have learned, even winning the initial fight matters.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly has continued to lure and retain top quarterback prospects since taking the job. He's working to get the fifth-ranked quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class to Baton Rouge. His efforts seem to be paying off.

Bowe Bentley is down to considering only LSU and Oklahoma. Originally, Bentley was set to visit the Sooners on May 30 and then LSU. But he has flipped those plans, giving LSU the first shot at making a huge impression.

“I just can’t wait to see everything,” Bentley said. "The Heismans they’ve had and the development Coach (Joe) Sloan has with each quarterback and being one of the top programs in the SEC. Coach (Brian) Kelly and my relationship with them has been amazing over the course of this process.

This is Bentley's second time on campus after visiting this past spring.

Coming off a season where he threw for 3,330 yards and 47 touchdowns with a 70% completion rate, Bowe is an electric passer. His rushing chops are just as intriguing, as he added 933 yards and 16 touchdowns.

The Celina, Texas, native is still considered more likely to pick Oklahoma, but LSU can take advantage of some momentum around the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder.