Home to the past two national champions, the Big Ten is flexing its muscles on the recruiting trail with 10 teams ranked among the top 25 classes. USC still sits at No. 1, while Ohio State pushes to No. 2 after a pair of ESPN 300 additions: in-state RB Favour Akih and DE Khary Wilder.

CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney eyes a stronger recruiting class in 2026. The Tigers signed 15 players in 2025, ranking 26th nationally according to 247Sports composite rankings. It was Swinney's lowest-rated cycle since 2010 and his smallest class since 2017 as it suffered seven decommitments.