College Football Recruiting: Drama, Decisions, and Delays
Penn State's Turmoil
Penn State finds itself in a challenging situation with no head coach in place. The uncertainty has led to a chaotic recruiting class, with most recruits departing when former coach James Franklin moved to Virginia Tech.
- Only two players remained committed: Jackson Ford and Peyton Falzone.
- Falzone even urged interim coach Terry Smith to take the full-time role.
Franklin's departure caused significant drama, as he took 11 recruits from Penn State's class. Nine of Virginia Tech's top 10 recruits were previously committed to Penn State, marking a major win for Franklin after his midseason firing.
Ohio State's Uncertainty
Ohio State faced a major scare when Chris Henry Jr., a top recruit, reconsidered his commitment after his coach, Brian Hartline, left for USF. Henry is now exploring options at Oregon and Texas, impacting another Ohio State recruit, Jerquaden Guilford.
LSU's Recruiting Drama
LSU had its own share of drama:
- Five-star recruit Richard Anderson and four-star Havon Finney stayed committed.
- Lamar Brown and Deuce Geralds are still deciding.
- LSU is also targeting Landon Duckworth from South Carolina.
USC's Strong Day
USC had a successful day, flipping Kayden Dixon-Wyatt from Ohio State and signing Mark Bowman after resolving NIL paperwork issues. They remain at the top of team rankings.
Vanderbilt's Big Move
Vanderbilt made a significant play by flipping Jared Curtis from Georgia, the biggest quarterback story of the day. Ryder Lyons also signed with BYU after coach Kalani Sitake stayed.
Recruits Still Undecided
Several top recruits are still deciding:
- Chris Henry Jr.
- Calvin Russell
- Jase Mathews
