First-year head coaches make strong recruiting starts for 2027 cycle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Seventeen new head coaches are set to lead Power Four programs into the 2026 season. As of June 16, ten of the top 25 recruiting classes for the 2027 cycle belong to teams with first-year coaches. Florida leads with 22 commits and ranks No. 5 nationally, while Auburn, Michigan, LSU, UCLA, and Virginia Tech also show strong early recruiting efforts. These coaches aim to build momentum ahead of the upcoming season, showcasing their commitment to winning over fans and securing top talent.
- •Florida has 22 commits, including a five-star and 15 four-stars.
- •Auburn's 18 commits feature 11 four-stars and are ranked No. 11 nationally.
- •Michigan secured 16 commits, with 11 being four-stars.
- •LSU's class includes a five-star tight end and ranks No. 14.
- •Virginia Tech boasts 25 total commits, led by QB Peter Bourque.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — First-year head coaches are hitting the ground running recruiting the 2027 cycle
"Last offseason brought one of the more hectic college football coaching carousels the sport has ever seen. There are 17 new head coaches at the Power Four level entering the 2026 season. In the past, a new regime has often led to some early struggles on the recruiting trail. That is not the case when […]
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