Recruiting Show: The Race for No. 1 HEATS UP! Texas A&M, Oregon, Miami + Signing Day Predictions
Nov 4, 2026 · 45m
Summary
Host Bud Elliott and 24-7 Sports scouting director Andrew Ivins analyze the final stretch of the college football recruiting cycle, focusing on the race for the number one class. They discuss potential flips for Texas A&M, Oregon, and Notre Dame, while highlighting Miami’s strong position to claim the top spot. The episode also profiles standout recruits at Texas Tech, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky, and evaluates the surprisingly low rankings of Alabama, Florida State, and Iowa.
Topics discussed
Intro and 28 days to Signing Day
Texas A&M's race for the #1 class
Tracking Mark Matthews and Caden Henderson
A&M's defensive line and WR prospects
Oregon Ducks' recruiting class analysis
Notre Dame's strong haul and OL focus
Miami Hurricanes' five-star targets
Texas Tech's ascendant recruiting class
Virginia Tech's linebacker focus
UCLA's recruiting momentum under Chesney
Kentucky's QB and class improvement
Alabama's drop in rankings and transfer plans
North Carolina's small class strategy
Iowa's efficient 13-man recruiting class
Sponsor break: Hims and CBS News
Weekend preview: Notre Dame vs Miami
Outro and final thoughts on rosters
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