Programs that secured three of the five most improved transfer talent fired their head coach. For now, at least, acquiring the highest-rated players raises expectations more reliably than it raises performance. In that sense, college sports has already turned pro.
President Trump is convening a roundtable this week on the future of (American) college sports. Most major college football programs begin spring practice this month. Both will provide a look at whatβs ahead for a sport widely perceived to be in chaos.
Transfers will probably become even more prominent in 2026. And the resources it takes for schools to compete in that trend will probably be a roundtable topic this week. But winning the trend is not, as of yet, equivalent to winning games.
In our inaugural Recruiting Playbook newsletter post, @l_hunt01 shares why top college football coaches value well-rounded youth training the most -- and why tackling can wait.
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