Cover 3 College Football Blue Chip Ratio: These Teams Have Been Recruiting Well Enough To Win It ALL In 2025 | Cover 3 Pod
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Jul 17, 2025 The crew dives into the Blue Chip Ratio, spotlighting teams set for success in 2025. They discuss key recruiting strategies and analyze which players could turn into future stars. Humor laces their assessments, especially about second-tier Big Ten teams and their playoff chances. They also explore how the transfer portal is reshaping recruiting dynamics and what that means for contenders. Plus, insights into Oklahoma's coaching future and a fun trivia segment round out the conversation.
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Recruiting Isn't Everything
- Michigan and Clemson have lower blue chip ratios compared to perennial powerhouses but still won or competed for titles.
- This suggests recruiting alone isn't enough; coaching, development, and culture also play crucial roles.
Transfers Impact Less Than Recruits
- Transfer players are less impactful than home-recruited blue chip players for winning championships.
- Incorporating transfers into blue chip ratio complicates accuracy and usually lowers its predictive value.
Talent Spread and Conference Hierarchy
- Talent is spreading more evenly across college football, with more teams reaching competitive blue chip ratios.
- The SEC still leads with nine teams above threshold, while the ACC lacks teams with national title-level recruiting.