Os principais programas de futebol da faculdade garantem recrutas-chave, fortalecendo suas perspectivas de playoff. Top college football programs secure key recruits, strengthening their playoff prospects.

O período de assinatura inicial do futebol universitário viu Texas, Geórgia, Alabama e Ohio State garantir recrutas de alta escola, solidificando suas posições como potenciais candidatos ao College Football Playoff. The early signing period for college football has seen Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State securing top high school recruits, solidifying their positions as potential College Football Playoff contenders. A Conferência Sudeste (SEC) e os Big Ten continuam a dominar o recrutamento, com recursos e sucesso no campo atraindo os melhores talentos. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten continue to dominate recruiting, with resources and on-field success attracting the best talent. Notavelmente, Auburn e Flórida também viram melhorias significativas em seus rankings de recrutamento. Notably, Auburn and Florida have also seen significant improvements in their recruiting rankings.