Wisconsin defensive backs coach Paul Haynes talks with Jonas Duclona during the team's 14th spring practice, which was held Tuesday morning April 30, 2024 at the McClain Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

Wisconsin Badgers flip Oregon State CB commit with official visit during ugly Maryland loss

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By Lorin Cox | Last updated Sep 22, 2025 12:32 PM ET

A disastrous loss to the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday didn't stop Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers from impressing a key recruiting target.

Oregon State cornerback commit Donovan Dunmore took an official visit this weekend, and it swayed him enough to flip his commitment to Wisconsin.

I want to thank Oregon State University for recruiting me and having the interest and belief in me to help their program but after much thought and many conversations with my family, I will be flipping my commitment to The University of Wisconsin! @CoachFick @Haynes_Badgers pic.twitter.com/WZIFMdgqj8
— DONOVAN DUNMORE (@alwaysDunmore) September 22, 2025

The three-star recruit from Fresno, California had previously committed to the Beavers back in June but had multiple suitors attempting to sway him.

It says a lot about this coaching staff's recruiting chops that they could flip a committed prospect on the weekend the team played its poorest game of the season.

He is now the Badgers' second cornerback commit for the 2026 class along with Carson Eloms.

1000% Committed!! @CoachFick @Haynes_Badgers @CoachMikeTress @PatLambert13 @Coach_Power @BadgerFootball pic.twitter.com/ZpqMhZyj0f
— Carsen Eloms 3⭐️ CB (@CarsenEloms) April 8, 2025

Dunmore is ranked as a Top 75 cornerback recruit in the country by ESPN and a Top 60 player in the state of California by Rivals.

He and Eloms could have a path to early playing time at Wisconsin, with the team currently rotating a redshirt freshman in the starting lineup. Multiple cornerbacks are set to graduate after this season.

The Badgers have a pair of true freshman cornerbacks they're excited for in Cairo Skanes and Jai'Mier Scott. Add Dunmore and Eloms into the mix, and it should create plenty of competition in the defensive backfield next summer.