Breaking News: Five-Star QB Shocks College Football World by Turning Down $7.5 Million, Decommits from Florida Gators, and Flips Commitment to Arizona State Over Notre Dame and Florida
In a stunning move that has rocked the college football landscape, five-star quarterback phenom Treyden McCallister has decommitted from the University of Florida and flipped his commitment to Arizona State University, spurning both the Gators and the storied program of Notre Dame—despite turning down a reported $7.5 million in NIL deals.
McCallister, a 6’4″, 210-pound dual-threat quarterback from Dallas, Texas, had been the crown jewel of Florida’s 2025 recruiting class. Ranked as the No. 1 QB in the nation by several recruiting services, McCallister was expected to be a program-changer for the Gators. His decommitment caught nearly everyone off guard—including Florida head coach Billy Napier, who was reportedly “blindsided” by the decision.
What makes this flip even more shocking is McCallister’s rejection of a combined $7.5 million in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals offered by both Florida and Notre Dame collectives. Sources close to the situation reveal that Arizona State’s pitch focused less on money and more on long-term development, mental health support, and giving McCallister the keys to a program on the rise under head coach Kenny Dillingham.
“This isn’t about the money,” McCallister said in a statement. “It’s about legacy, culture, and where I feel I can grow the most as both a quarterback and a person. Arizona State believes in me—not just as an athlete, but as a leader. That’s where I want to be.”
The fallout has been immediate. Florida fans have flooded social media with outrage, while Notre Dame supporters are left scratching their heads. Arizona State, once considered a dark horse, is suddenly a major player on the national scene.
This decision could have ripple effects across the 2025 recruiting cycle. It’s a bold new era in college football—where values, culture, and fit can still win out over cold, hard cash.
