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Team Roses Tops Pearls 23–9 at Under Armour All-America Game as Hornes Picks UCF, Bryant Chooses LSU

The nationally streamed showcase doubled as a recruiting stage for top underclassmen.

Overview

  • Roses pulled away after halftime with a four-yard rushing score by Peyton Houston and a one-handed 42-yard touchdown catch by Easton Royal from Teddy Gerard.
  • Tyren Hornes, a four-star wide receiver from Florida, announced his commitment to UCF over Auburn, Louisville, Georgia and Ole Miss during the broadcast.
  • Five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant committed to LSU live at the event, choosing the Tigers over Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Miami and Texas A&M.
  • Early highlights included a 24-yard touchdown from Jayce Johnson to Hornes for Pearls and a 23-yard scoring pass from Houston to Zion White for Roses before a 9–9 halftime tie.
  • Held at Spec-Martin Stadium in DeLand, Florida, the game featured elite 2026 and 2027 prospects split into Team Roses and Team Pearls, with several headliners already signed to programs such as LSU, Oregon and Maryland.