TRENDING: Texas A&M, Miami, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon & Ohio State COMMAND Recruits' Attention

Texas A&M, Miami, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, and Ohio State are commanding the 2027 college football recruiting race—what's putting these powerhouse programs out in front? Top recruits like DJ Jacobs and Julius Jones Jr. weigh their options, while names such as Zyron Forstall, Kamarui Dorsey, and Joshua Dobson are already reshaping the landscape with early commitments and surprise favorites.Brian Smith spotlights relationship-driven recruiting, the impact of NIL, and the rising influence of Lane Kiffin at LSU. Discover why Texas A&M’s personal approach is resonating deeply with elite prospects, how Ohio State secured the nation’s top recruit, and why new staffs—like Florida and Auburn—are making waves. Will A&M hold onto its momentum, and are programs like Notre Dame and Miami poised for elite recruiting classes? Get the inside scoop on the hottest trends and the future stars of college football.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @fbscout_floridaTikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.