Deion Sanders joins other coaches on campus recruitment strategy

Coaches in college football are adapting their recruiting strategies as NCAA rules and an expanded playoff reshape the. Colorado's Deion Sanders and Indiana's Curt Cignetti are among those who have opted not to conduct off-campus visits. NCAA guidelines limited the off-campus contact period for head coaches in January 2026 to just 23 days. With the rise of the transfer portal, traditional home visits are becoming less common as programs focus on recruiting older players instead of high school prospects. Indiana currently ranks 41st in high school recruiting for 2027 as the team adjusts to the new norms of recruitment.

• 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — The recruiting trail is changing. Some head coaches aren’t on it anymore