Bowl game commitments

They are assembling one of the best secondary classes in the nation with multiple ESPN defensive backs committed, including No. Hicks No. It has been an interesting cycle for the Buckeyes, who at one point led the pack with the No.

Initial top target Quinn Ewers , a five-star QB, had created a lot of buzz with his addition and reclassification from the class to and getting on campus early.

While he entered the transfer portal , reclassification has played a role in their class again. Just prior to the early signing period, in-state five-star athlete Alex "Sonny" Styles joined this group by reclassifying from to Projected to the defensive side of the ball, he gives them a lengthy and versatile player with high upside.

Defense is also well represented, including a top defensive back commit in Jyaire Brown. They found success again in the state of Texas adding Omari Abor after the early signing period and he gives them two top-ten DE prospects joining Kenyatta Jackson Jr. In-state linebacker Hicks is a well-rounded player who brings strong leadership qualities to Columbus.

After guiding one of the most high-powered attacks in college football as offensive coordinator at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian is assembling his first full class as head coach at Texas, one that is in position to be tops in the conference. He is adding pieces to make the Longhorns explosive, including quarterback Maalik Murphy , a prospect with a big arm. After initially committing to Texas back in August , highly touted QB Quinn Ewers is rejoining the class, now as a transfer from Ohio State after reclassifying to the class before the start of this season.

The class also features a big-play offensive target from in-state in speedster Brenen Thompson. Defense is not being overlooked either, as the Longhorns added one of the top defensive back prospects in the state in Bryan Allen Jr. They ended the summer by adding four ESPN defensive linemen, including Bledsoe, a big man from a smaller school who brings high upside with flexibility and agility.

DT Aaron Bryant was an out-of-state pickup who can be a physical and stout presence in the trenches. The Fighting Irish are not only making a push for back-to-back top classes -- they're in the running for their highest-ranked class since No. While Brian Kelly left for LSU, many familiar faces that helped build this class are looking to take it across the finish line with defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman now leading the program and doing an excellent job of maintaining it through the transition.

Having fielded one of the top offensive line units during the season, they're working to keep that unit a strength with several ESPN OL commits in No. Steven Angeli , a talented QB prospect who has continued to develop and improve his mechanics, possesses good arm strength and a quick delivery.

Running back Jadarian Price not only possesses good speed, but is also a tough runner who can produce after contact. Four-star Tyson Ford , a defensive lineman, has nice initial burst as well as good agility. The Nittany Lions' class never reached higher than No. Key in-state defensive pickups include Dennis-Sutton, who possesses a good initial burst, strength and agility, and Ken Talley , an explosive player with a good motor. Coach James Franklin is on his way to assembling one of the most talented groups of pass-catchers in this class, which includes the four-star Saunders, a good route runner who can create yards after the catch with his suddenness.

The Wolverines signed the Big Ten's No. The rangy and heady Johnson is a key commitment, as he is not only among the top five cornerback prospects in the class but also the top-rated player in the state of Michigan.

Jones, who possesses excellent quickness, is listed as an athlete but projects to cornerback. Berry can be a versatile player in the back end in the mold of former Wolverines defender Jabrill Peppers. The Wolverines went west to California to find their QB, Jayden Denegal , a big, strong-armed passer who can throw the ball with velocity. TE Marlin Klein is a commit to keep an eye on.

Originally from Germany but now playing his high school football in Georgia, he is a 6-foot-6, pound prospect with promising upside and the tools to grow into a versatile and physical offensive weapon. The Tar Heels are contending for back-to-back top classes.

Sebastian Cheeks can be an active presence at linebacker, as he possesses very good agility and can quickly read and react. WR Tychaun Chapman can be a big-play weapon offensively, as he is one of the fastest receivers in this class. Their offensive attack added one of the top blockers in this class in No. Coming off a great run of landing in-state talent during the cycle, the Tar Heels are again having success at home, namely in RB Omarion Hampton and the massive but explosive DT Shaw, the top-rated player in North Carolina.

The Sooners were competing for a top-five class, but the unexpected departure of Lincoln Riley has set this class back a bit. New hire Brent Venables and his staff, though, have the Sooners climbing back up the rankings and into the top ten. The Sooners have a top running back on board in Sawchuk, a wiry back with a good blend of speed, power and agility. The defense took a hit with several ESPN front-seven prospects deciding to open up their recruitment , but there is still some strong talent on that side of the ball on board.

Robert Spears-Jennings , a top in-state prospect with quick feet, could contribute on either side of the ball with upside as a defensive back.

Williams gives them another versatile player; the fluid, speedy in-state prospect is projected to the secondary as well. The Tigers have won several key battles inside state lines with commitments from five of the state's top 15 prospects, including the top-rated player in Gracial, a big man who has the tools to be an SEC-quality-impact-type player in the defensive trenches.

An outstanding win close to home was landing No. He is a smooth, explosive target with quick hands who can be an instant-impact performer. The staff did an excellent job of establishing a strong relationship early on with Sam Horn , an accurate passer from Georgia; the ball can jump off his hands. The Cardinal recruit nationally, and that is represented in their class, which includes prospects from over 10 different states.

Stanford has recruited and developed some excellent TEs in recent years, and Roush runs well, provides a wide catch radius and can be a physical blocker. He has the tools to be another high-level performer at the position. Out of Missouri is Harris, a runner with good vision. A rangy edge defender with solid hands and a good motor, Cooper was a big-time pickup out of Texas.

While the Cardinal cast a wide net, in-state talent also remains a key, and they have landed several commits closer to home, led by ESPN LB David Bailey , a physical tackler with quick feet out of powerhouse program Mater Dei. The Wildcats have scored some big victories and benefited from a strong spring on the recruiting trail.

They went into bordering Indiana to land top OT Goodwin, a big, strong prospect with good flexibility and balance who could contribute significantly on their offensive line. Four-star twin brothers Keaten and Destin Wade were big additions out of neighboring Tennessee, with Keaten a rangy linebacker and Destin a versatile player who could contribute in multiple roles, including competing for the QB position.

Fearbry brings excellent length and agility with promising upside to develop into a disruptive edge defender. Head coach Bryan Harsin picked up some recruiting momentum later in the process and has the Tigers moving in the right direction. Hometown pickup Powell Gordon is an underrated edge defender with good initial quickness and active hands.

The first player on board for the cycle was QB Geriner, an accurate passer with a strong arm. The foundation of the Spartans' class is built on big in-state victories, led by four of the state's top 10 prospects. DT Alex VanSumeren , a one-time Michigan commit, possesses good initial quickness and excellent strength, and has the tools to anchor their defensive line unit in coming seasons.

Rangy ATH Jaden Mangham could play on either side of the ball, likely best contributing in the secondary. The Spartans went out west to land four-star QB Katin Houser , a passer with good mechanics and a strong arm.

Keep an eye on linebacker Stone Blanton , as he possesses the size, strength and speed to contribute early. Clemson has seven straight top classes, including the No. The Tigers have added some talent to their secondary with several ESPN additions in defender Sherrod Covil , a physical safety, and CBs Toriano Pride and Lukus, who possesses a nice blend of length and speed and made the play of the week at the Under Armour game with a leaping interception.

Offensively, they have a pair of ESPN offensive line prospects in Collin Sadler , an in-state prospect, and Blake Miller , a big body who displays excellent strength.

Early on they landed their QB in Klubnik, a state title-winning QB in Texas who possesses a strong arm, good accuracy and the mobility to extend plays. Owning home is a must at Arkansas, and Sam Pittman and staff are accomplishing that with seven of the state's top 10 prospects committed. In the defensive trenches, in-state DT Nico Davillier can be a stout and strong presence against the run. Rowser, from Michigan, was a key grab out of state, as was three-star Peach State athlete Rashod Dubinion , who projects as a multi-purpose weapon on offense.

Despite struggling on the field and having gone through a coaching change, LSU maintained a strong presence on the recruiting trail.

The Tigers now head into the early signing period with a new coach in place in Brian Kelly, and while he left behind a top-five class at Notre Dame, he inherits a program with a wealth of recruiting potential and the opportunity to still finish among top 10 this cycle. Always tough to beat on their home turf, they have commitments from several key in-state prospects, led by QB Walker Howard and top OT Campbell. Duffy No. The Seminoles have had struggles at quarterback in recent years, but Mike Norvell has secured his passer for the cycle in Duffy.

A coach's kid who will arrive in Tallahassee from IMG Academy, he will bring good accuracy but strong instincts and should come in ready to compete for playing time immediately. The Seminoles lost a huge commit on singing day when No. New head coach Josh Heupel is targeting offense with his first full class.

At QB, the Vols added Tayven Jackson , a passer with a smooth release, good arm strength and promising upside. Mountain West. Rose Bowl vs. Sugar Bowl vs. Valero Alamo Bowl vs. Pac 3. Cheez-It Bowl vs. ACC 4. Mercari Texas Bowl vs. SEC 5. AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. SEC 6. Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. Big Ten. The bowls matchups are based on best possible games and geography. Sun Belt.

Some won't even decide on a school until traditional national signing day, which is scheduled for Feb. However, some won't wait quite that long. There are 10 recruits who are participating in Saturday's Army All-American Bowl who will be announcing their college decisions at various points throughout the NBC broadcast. The top-rated recruit who will be announcing a commitment on Saturday is 4-star offensive lineman Earnest Greene, the No.

The other nine players who are committing on Saturday are also 4-star recruits. So it will be interesting to see which college programs will be getting boosts via the decisions made at the Army All-American Bowl.

Join Newsletter. Georgia is the program most likely to obtain his talents, while Alabama had the most recent recruiting visit on Nov.

The ability to entice players like Greene to move well across the country is the reason the two powerhouse programs duking it out for a national championship on Monday are likely to continue to contend for years to come.

Greene is ranked as an interior offensive lineman, but it appears he has designs on playing offensive tackle at the next level. According to DawgNation. Explosive offenses. Offenses that like to get their big men out in space and play physical. Wide receiver Kevin Coleman is the top pass-catching prize left in the class of , ranked No. Coleman isn't a physically imposing wideout at 5'11" and pounds, but he has no problem making big plays.

He turned two receptions into 97 yards and two touchdowns in St. Mary's blowout win in the state championship game in December. Who did Lanning hire as his Offensive Coordinator? Cristobal is going to be looking to make a splash after jumping ship from Oregon. Signing Coleman could be the start of something special in Miami. We move from the offensive side of the ball to the defensive side with the next highest-rated recruit: Bishop Gorman's hard-hitting linebacker, Cyrus Moss.