Alabama football has flipped Jace Clarizio, a three-star running back in the 2025 recruiting class, from Michigan State, Clarizio told On3 on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide flipping Clarizio is significant considering he is from East Lansing, Michigan, where Michigan State is located. Alabama essentially took Clarizio from the Spartans' backyard.

Clarizio reported an Alabama offer Nov. 7 and held an official visit with the Crimson Tide during its Nov. 16 win against Mercer. Clarizio is the No. 493 player in the 2025 class

After a prediction was logged last night, Michigan State Spartans running back commit Jace Clarizio has now officially flipped his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide, making the announcement Tuesday afternoon via a post on social media.

Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter Maddie—who she gave birth to at 16 years old with ex Casey Aldridge—has committed to attending University of Southern Mississippi to play college softball.

Now a little over a week from flipping former Michigan Wolverines safety commit Ivan Taylor as well, the Crimson Tide have now been predicted to flip yet another commitment from a Big Ten program, this time coming in current Michigan State Spartans commit Jace Clarizio.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Jace Clarizio just wrapped up his final high school football game and on Tuesday announced his commitment to Michigan State had been flipped to Alabama. Clarizio is a running back and defensive back that has impressive speed that he showcased at East Lansing High School.

The Crimson Tide had been in heavy pursuit of 2025 running back Jace Clarizio recently, and officially landed a commitment from the talented prospect on Tuesday.