Date: Sept. 6 at 6:15 p.m.
Finalists: Oregon, Notre Dame, Iowa State, Washington, Colorado
2023 4-star edge rusher Blake Purchase has set his decision date and will announce his long-awaited commitment next Tuesday (Sept. 6) at 6:15 p.m. PDT. Along with announcing his decision date, the Colorado-based prospect announced his final group of five that includes Oregon, Notre Dame, Iowa State, Washington and Colorado. He took official visits to Oregon, Iowa State, Washington and Cal this summer. Notre Dame was a late offer, so he never was able to take an official visit to the school. That's positive for the Ducks as Notre Dame has been viewed as the top contender alongside Oregon since the Irish offered. Prior to that Iowa State, where his brother plays, had been the top competition for Purchase's commitment.
Oregon still remains in a strong position heading into his early September announcement.
Here's what he previously said about the Ducks a few weeks ago.
“The plan coach Lanning and coach Lupoi have for me and them both coaching edges at a high level, definitely that piece and then being a West Coast kid, always seeing Oregon football is a big thing for me. Every year, Oregon could be a top-five team in the country.”
