Cover 3 College Football Week 7 Problems, Next ELITE College Football Running Backs, and MORE | Cover 3 Recruiting Show
Oct 14, 2025
Andrew Ivins, Director of Scouting at 247Sports, dives into the world of college football recruiting. He shares insights on Penn State's current challenges, emphasizing that the recent top-15 classes aren't to blame. Ivins breaks down elite recruits like Kaman Spell and Savion Hyder, highlighting their standout skills. He also discusses the strategic moves in recruiting, including USC's surge and the impact of high school running backs transferring earlier. With an eye on future talent and team dynamics, his expertise sheds light on the evolving landscape of college football.
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Penn State Talent Is Not The Core Problem
- Andrew Ivins argues Penn State's recent struggles are not rooted in recruiting because its last four classes ranked top-15 nationally.
- He says the roster still contains significant NFL-caliber talent, so issues lie elsewhere on staff or scheme.
2026 Likely Means A Penn State Reset
- Ivins sees 2026 as a roster reset for Penn State with many departures at skill positions and OL seniority creating turnover.
- He stresses the next coach must recruit well and use the transfer portal for veteran reinforcements.
Recruit Locally And Bring Recruits Home
- Ivins recommends leveraging Pennsylvania's rising high-school talent as a recruiting advantage for Penn State over similar isolated programs.
- He also advises getting recruits to campus early because prospects must experience the whiteout and game-day environment.