Longview (Texas) four-star running back <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/taylor-tatum-110916/">Taylor Tatum</a> is down to just two schools, and he is ready to make his commitment decision public. 



The No. 1 running back in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/industry-player/football/2024/">On3 Industry Ranking</a> named USC and Oklahoma as his final two schools last month, and on Friday morning he will decide between the Trojans and Sooners. 



Coming out of his official visit to Los Angeles, the Trojans held all the momentum in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/oklahoma-sooners/football/2024/industry-comparison-commits/">On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM)</a>. But a visit to Norman the following weekend turned the tide in favor of the Sooners, who currently hold a substantial lead to land him. 



On3 national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman is on-site at Longview High as Tatum prepares to make his commitment and will be providing live updates throughout.



<h2 id="h-taylor-tatum-nation-s-no-1-rb-set-to-announce-commitment">Taylor Tatum, nation’s No. 1 RB set to announce commitment</h2>



11:26 a.m. CT: Tatum announces his commitment to Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over USC. 



11:23 a.m. CT: Tatum has his box up on the set. Family and friends surrounding him. 



11:22 a.m. CT: Coming up on decision time shortly. 



11:15 a.m. CT: Show hosts are talking with Tatum about his favorite moments so far playing for Longview and giving their best memories of him. 



11:11 a.m. CT: Tatum now up at the desk where he’ll be announcing his commitment. 



11:10 a.m. CT: Taylor has a covered box (presumably with hats in it) that will be used to make his decision here in the next few minutes. 



11:02 a.m. CT: King says Tatum is the best running back he has coached, which included a list of some of East Texas’ best.



11:01 a.m. CT: King talking extensively about Tatum’s ability as a three-down back, catching passes, running the ball and blocking. 



10:57 a.m. CT: Legendary Longview coach John King raving about Taylor’s character and how he’s an even better person than football player. 



10:46 a.m. CT: Taylor’s dad raved about him making his own decision with this process, not letting anyone push him one way or the other. He weighed all of his options and was very calculated in this process. 



10:42 a.m. CT: The feeling in the room is definitely leaning Oklahoma. Longview has been a storied pipeline to Norman with guys like <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/coach/malcolm-kelly-81572/">Malcolm Kelly</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/trent-williams-115374/">Trent Williams</a>, among others. Getting ready for the live stream to start here in a few minutes.



10:40 a.m. CT: A lot of people pouring into the Longview High turf room for the announcement. A lot of teammates, coaches, media, local TV and more.

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