A new ranking of the top 25 college football programs for the 2027 recruiting cycle has been released by USA TODAY High School Sports. The report, authored by Joseph Spears and published on November 1, 2026, evaluates each team's recruiting class ahead of the 2027 season.
The rankings provide an early look at which programs are securing the most highly rated prospects for the 2027 cycle. Detailed breakdowns for each of the 25 teams are included in the full story.



