When the Whistle Blows, the Game Plan Shifts February’s dead period in Division I football recruiting might sound like everything grinds to a halt—but behind the scenes, the game is still very much alive. While coaches can’t engage in face-to-face recruiting activities, both programs and prospects have strategic moves to make during this time. What…

While Division I Hits Pause, Division II Keeps the Ball Rolling When February rolls around, most college football fans have their eyes glued to National Signing Day, watching Division I programs make their final pitches. But here’s the kicker—while Division I enters a dead period for recruiting, Division II programs are just getting warmed up….

By Bill Prentice, Senior RepMax Sports Columnist January 5, 2025 As we approach another critical contact period starting January 6th, I’ve been talking with successful high school coaches and athletes about what really makes a difference in the recruiting process. Their insights, combined with my decades of experience covering collegiate recruiting, paint a clear picture…

By B.Jones December 11, 2024 The numbers are staggering. Day one of the 2024-25 transfer portal window saw an unprecedented 1,537 FBS players declare their intentions to explore new opportunities. That’s nearly double the entries from last year’s winter window opening. As I sit in my office watching these numbers climb, one thing becomes crystal…

By T.Saunders Sports Analyst & College Recruiting Expert Posted: December 8, 2024 Let me paint you a picture I’ve seen countless times in my 10 years covering college sports recruitment: A talented high school athlete, their parents beaming with pride, convinced they’re NCAA-bound because they’ve hit that magical 2.3 GPA minimum. Then reality hits – and it…

The college football landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in recent history as the NCAA implements a strict 105-player roster cap for the 2025 season. This sweeping change, affecting all FBS programs including Power 5 and Group of 5 conferences, forces programs to drastically reduce their current rosters while simultaneously offering the potential for…

The NCAA Transfer Portal has revolutionized college football, offering unprecedented opportunities for student-athletes while simultaneously presenting significant challenges for players, coaches, and programs alike. This article delves into the multifaceted impact of the transfer portal, exploring its advantages and drawbacks, and underscoring the critical importance of strategic planning and program fit in the face of…