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Under Armour All-America Game Live Updates

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After three days of practice, close to 100 of the nation’s top 2026 and 2027 recruits are taking the field at Spec-Martin Stadium just outside of Orlando for the Under Armour All-America Game.

The roster has been split into two teams: Team Roses and Team Pearls. Thursday’s game kicks off at 4 p.m. ET and will air live on YouTube. Rivals is providing live updates and analysis from the contest:

FULL UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA GAME ROSTER BREAKDOWN

Team Roses wins 23-9

01/03/2026 06:00:16 PM

In a dominant defensive performance, Team Roses pulls out the 23-9 win. Texas 5-star WR commit Easton Royal has been named the game’s MVP by ESPN.

5-star CB gets the pick for Team Roses

01/03/2026 05:44:12 PM

2027 five-star corner John Meredith III (Team Roses) picks off Jayce Johnson on a deep ball, tracking the ball over his shoulder. Caps off a strong game for the Trinity (Texas) Euless prospect. Team Roses leads 23-9 with a little over four minutes left. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Notre Dame commit picks off future teammate

01/03/2026 05:40:06 PM

Team Pearls finally gets a break, as Notre Dame five-star signee Joey O’Brien picks off Irish QB commit Teddy Jarrard. That’s the first turnover of the night, and after a long return by O’Brien, Teams Pearls has the ball just inside midfield. Impressive work tracking the football over his shoulder, flashing the elite ball skills on the interception. He then pitches the ball to a teammate on the return and ultimately gets it back for a long return. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Texas WR commit hauls in insane touchdown catch

01/03/2026 05:29:57 PM

Play of the game so far: Notre Dame quarterback commit Teddy Jarrard rolls out to his left and uncorks a deep ball to 2027 Texas WR commit Easton Royal and the 5-star pass-catcher comes down with a one-handed grab for the touchdown.

Team Roses leads 23-9 midway through the fourth quarter. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Team Roses defense continues to dominate

01/03/2026 05:22:17 PM

LSU signee Lamar Brown forcing Jayce Johnson to climb up into the pocket making him meet 2027 LB Kaden Henderson for the sack. On fourth down, Johnson tries to escape the pocket but is brought down short of the first down and Team Pearls turns the ball over on downs again. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Team Roses takes the lead

01/03/2026 05:12:37 PM

After a long drive, LSU quarterback commit Peyton Houston scrambles outside the pocket and beats the defender to the endzone to put Team Roses in front. Texas five-star wide receiver commit Easton Royal takes the end-around in for the two-point conversion, putting Team Roses up 17-9 early in the fourth quarter.

Tied at 9 headed into 4th quarter

01/03/2026 05:06:38 PM

Both teams struggling to sustain drives in the third quarter, but Team Roses has the ball inside the red zone headed into the fourth quarter. Still tied at 9 apiece with 2nd and 7 coming back from the break.

Defensive dominance continues

01/03/2026 04:57:01 PM

Big 4th-and-1 stuffed by LSU five-star signee Richard Anderson (Team Roses) who plugs the gap and forces Jayce Johnson outside who is stopped short of the first. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Slow start to second half

01/03/2026 04:45:15 PM

2027 QB Andre Adams behind center for Team Roses to start the second half. Roses goes 3-and-out after two short gains and a sack. Jayce Johnson in at QB for Team Pearls. On 3rd down, evades the pass rush feeling the backside pressure from Oklahoma signee Jake Kreul to pick up a 16-yard gain for a first down. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

LSU signee Lamar Brown continues to impress. He’s displaying counter moves in his rush, showing such good hand usage refusing to be engaged by blockers. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Teams head to halftime tied at 9

01/03/2026 04:26:19 PM

After some significant struggles on offense for both sides, the game is tied at 9 heading into halftime.

Solid drive from Notre Dame QB commit

01/03/2026 04:11:32 PM

Notre Dame pledge Teddy Jarrard back in for Team Roses. A few runs by 2027 RB Christian Alexander lead to a first down. He’s a compact runner and has shown good vision and power so far. Really nice play later in the drive from Jarrard, steps up against the pass rush and finds 2027 WR Braylon Calais open downfield to put team Roses in the red zone. Team Roses settles for a FG to tie the game at 9 with less than 20 seconds until halftime. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Michigan signee Tariq Boney caps a dominant first half with a pressure to force an early throw and incompletion on third down. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Ohio State, Oklahoma signees have impressive moments

01/03/2026 03:58:16 PM

Ohio State signee Khary Wilder running to the ball and making a good play bringing down the ball carrier along the sideline. Oklahoma signee Jake Kreul jumping a hair too soon, called offsides, but showed great burst off the line of scrimmage. 2027 Ohio State five-star commit DJ Jacobs with two strong reps on back to back snaps showing quality hand usage and the ability to win his 1-on-1. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Jayce Johnson hits North Carolina ATH signee CJ Sadler on a slant for a first down. Johnson steps up and takes a downfield shot, but misses 2027 WR Julius Jones. Strong coverage by 2027 safety commit Kamarui Dorsey. Reverse to 2027 WR Eric McFarland goes nowhere, strong pursuit by Maryland 5-star EDGE signee Zion Elee. Texas Tech 2027 DL commit Jalen Brewster comes in at the wildcat, but mishandles the snap and takes a big loss. Pearls will punt. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

LSU 5-star DL signee showing out

01/03/2026 03:50:36 PM

LSU five-star signee Richard Anderson is an immovable object in the middle of the line of scrimmage. Plugs the gap that allows 207 Notre Dame commit Amarri Irvin to bring down the ball carrier. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Notre Dame QB commit Teddy Jarrard in for Team Roses. Hits Texas 2027 WR commit Easton Royal for a short gain. Rain is starting to come down. Jarrard with a short pass in the flats to Royal for a loss. Jarrard tries a slant, but it’s knocked down by Texas A&M LB signee Samu Moala. Roses will punt. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Offensive line play improving as game goes along

01/03/2026 03:43:16 PM

Texas signee Nicolas Robertson (Team Pearls) showing light feet in pass protection and the ability to sit and anchor once engaged. After a rough start for the offensive line group, they’re beginning to settle in a bit. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Lopati is under pressure, but steps up and breaks free, ripping off a 25-yard gain. Fumbled at the end of the play, but the offense recovers. Good display of escapability and athleticism by Lopati. Escapes the pocket again to get another first down for Team Pearls. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

LSU commit Peyton Houston finds the end zone

01/03/2026 03:37:58 PM

Outstanding tackle for loss by Ohio State LB signee Cincere Johnson. Timed the snap and blew into the backfield, taking down the RB in the backfield. Johnson has been a standout linebacker throughout the week. LSU quarterback commit Peyton Houston tries to avoid the rush, but the play results in a 15-yard sack.

The second quarter is underway. Houston avoids the pass rush, steps up and throws across his body while rolling to his left, finding 2027 WR Zion White over the middle of the field for a touchdown to convert on 3rd and goal from the 23. By far Houston’s best play of the day so far. Showed off his playmaking ability and ability to handle this speedy pass rush. The 2-point conversion is no good, game tied 6-6. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Top uncommitted 2026 WR finds the end zone

01/03/2026 03:22:41 PM

2027 Texas A&M QB commit Jayce Johnson behind center for Team Pearls on the second drive. Picks up a 7-yard gain on a zone read keeper. The Pearls OL continues to look overwhelmed against the Roses DL. Johnson hits 2027 TE Grant Haviland on a play action dump pass for a 17 yard gain.

Johnson hits WR Tyren Hornes on a slant for a touchdown. Bust on the back end by the Roses secondary. Miscommunication between the safety and 2027 CB Larry Moon. The 2-point conversion is no good, Team Pearls leads, 6-0. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Impressive start for Oregon OT signee

01/03/2026 03:18:23 PM

Michigan signed Tariq Boney with a nice stack and shed to bring down Christian Alexander for a limited gain on second down. Oregon signee Immanuel Iheanacho has had a strong first drive at left tackle. Comfortable in pass protection and moving bodies in the run game. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

LSU QB commit gets the start for Team Roses

01/03/2026 03:15:17 PM

LSU 2027 QB commit Peyton Houston gets the start for Team Roses. Misses 2027 WR Osani Gayles who was streaking down the right side. Next play, Houston is tackled behind the line by 2027 S Zayden Gamble on a zone read keeper. Houston tries for Texas 2027 WR commit Easton Royal and misses high, but Ole Miss CB signee Dorian Barney is called for pass interference.

Several runs by 2027 RB Christian Alexander lead to a first down. Houston bobbles the snap and dumps the ball to 2027 ATH Xavier Sabb in the backfield for a loss. Some rain has come down, leading to a wet surface. Good stop on that play by 2027 LB Omarii Sanders. Houston misses Stanford WR Zion Robinson high on 3rd and 8. Robinson maybe could have come down with that pass. On 4th and 8, Houston just misses Easton Royal on a deep shot, with the 2027 Texas WR commit having a step on the DB. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Slow start for Team Pearls offensive line

01/03/2026 03:10:04 PM

Team Pearls gets the ball first with Illinois 2027 QB Kamden Lopati getting the start behind center. Under steady pressure the first few snaps with the Pearls OL looking overwhelmed early on, surrendering multiple sacks. — Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

Oklahoma EDGE signee Jake Kreul and LSU signee Lamar Brown each with a sack. — Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

Illinois QB commit Kamden Lopati gets start

01/03/2026 03:06:52 PM

No kickoffs in this all-star game, so Illinois 2027 quarterback commit Kamden Lopati leads Team Pearls offense onto the field to start.

Minutes away from game starting

01/03/2026 03:07:07 PM

Teams warming up as kickoff looms just a few minutes away. Multiple five-stars in the 2026 and 2027 class hitting the field here momentarily.

Team Roses wearing all-black uniforms, while Team Pearls is wearing the all-whites.