Cover 3 College Football Recruiting Updates: Chris Henry Jr., Big 12 Shakeup & Auburn’s Next Move | Cover 3 Recruiting Hour
Nov 4, 2025
Joined by Andrew Ivins, the Director of Scouting for 247Sports, the discussion dives deep into the recruiting landscape. Andrew sheds light on Chris Henry Jr.'s impact on Ohio State and the potential for flips as coaching changes create new opportunities. The Big 12's competitiveness rises with KV Bryant's commitment to Texas Tech. And what’s next for Auburn after Hugh Freeze's departure? Plus, insights on five-star recruits like Calvin Russell, Zion Elee, and Darius Gray, and their recruitment dynamics.
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Ohio State's Late-Stage Recruiting Edge
- Ohio State is aggressively targeting underclassmen and seniors with rising arrows to bolster recruiting late in the cycle.
- Their mix of evaluative scouting and program stability gives them an edge to flip commits and finish strong.
Stability Wins In Compressed Recruiting
- Coaching stability gives programs a major recruiting advantage during the compressed early-signing calendar.
- Programs with continuity can aggressively hunt commitments while others scramble amid coaching turnover.
Texas Tech's Talent Fusion
- Texas Tech is converting portal momentum into high school recruiting, landing top QB Kavian Bryant and other blue-chip prospects.
- That fusion could make Texas Tech a consistent Big 12 contender if they sustain the model.