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Colorado's 2026 Class Struggles as Top WR Visits

9/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Colorado's 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 66 nationally with 11 commitments, including three-star WR Christian Ward visiting this weekend.
Ward, the top uncommitted WR, is considering Colorado and Arizona State after playing at IMG Academy.
Michigan State has increased its 2026 commitments to 22, featuring three four-star recruits.
Wisconsin aims to recruit three-star DB Donovan Dunmore, who is currently committed to Oregon State.
Five-star edge rusher commit Anthony Jones from Oregon is being pursued by Alabama and Texas A&M.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established an early signing period for college football in 2017, allowing recruits to commit earlier and altering recruitment strategies. This shift has intensified competition among programs, exemplified by Michigan State's 22 commitments. As schools increasingly target top prospects like Christian Ward and Donovan Dunmore, the evolving recruiting landscape significantly impacts team success and player development in college football.

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Story summary

Colorado's 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 66 nationally with 11 commitments, including three-star WR Christian Ward visiting this weekend.
Ward, the top uncommitted WR, is considering Colorado and Arizona State after playing at IMG Academy.
Michigan State has increased its 2026 commitments to 22, featuring three four-star recruits.
Wisconsin aims to recruit three-star DB Donovan Dunmore, who is currently committed to Oregon State.
Five-star edge rusher commit Anthony Jones from Oregon is being pursued by Alabama and Texas A&M.

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