The first day of Signing Day 2025 was a whirlwind, likely fueled by the fallout from the recent coaching changes in college football. Notably, many elite recruits committed earlier in the summer, but uncertainty brought on by new coaching regimes at several SEC and Big Ten schools prompted key players to reassess their commitments. Additionally, enhanced financial incentives through a new revenue sharing model have allowed nontraditional programs to compete for top-tier talent.

Storylines Worth Noticing

• Georgia: Only secured a single five-star recruit, after standout quarterback Jared Curtis switched to Vanderbilt.
• Houston: Landed the nation’s top player in quarterback Keisean Henderson.
• West Virginia: Announced a remarkable 46 signings, marking the largest recruiting class in the history of the 247Sports era.

The competition for the top-ranked recruiting class is heating up. With USC appearing likely to clinch this title, the movement around other programs remains intriguing.

Chris Henry Jr.

Chris Henry Jr. remains a key figure as his decision could tilt the balance of power in the recruiting landscape. Currently, Oregon is vying for his signature along with Ohio State and USC.

The next few days of Signing Day are still expected to yield significant changes as other top-tier recruits finalize their decisions. As schools gear up for another three-day signing window wrapped around December 5, all eyes are on how this dynamic will unfold.