As Week 11 arrives, the PCFB recruiting landscape is heating up faster than ever. The board is beginning to stabilize, but major battles are still underway as powerhouse programs jockey for position in what has become a chaotic recruiting season. Some teams are climbing with momentum, some are slipping as targets flip or stall, and others are right on the edge of breaking into the national conversation.
Using last week’s rankings as a baseline and this week’s newly updated recruiting board, we can now break down the biggest storylines, climbers, and fallers in the national recruiting race.
Below is the full picture of what Week 11 looks like atop the recruiting world.
1. Georgia — The Unquestioned No. 1 Class
Georgia retains the No. 1 recruiting class in dominant fashion, stacking an incredible combination of star power and depth. Their class features:
- 3 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 17 Total commits
Their board is built around elite talent at nearly every offensive and defensive position, and the Bulldogs continue to recruit like a machine with no signs of slowing. They’re not only No. 1 — they’re comfortably No. 1.
2. Clemson — Surging Into National Championship Recruiting Form
Clemson holds the No. 2 spot and continues to strengthen one of the most balanced classes in the country.
- 2 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 13 Total commits
The Tigers are aggressively battling Florida and Penn State for multiple blue-chip prospects, and based on their traction, their class may still rise.
3. Penn State — The Surprise Contender
Penn State remains one of the biggest shocks of the cycle, sitting inside the Top 3 with authority.
- 2 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 13 Total commits
The Nittany Lions are punching well above their weight in the national picture. They’ve held onto key targets and added trench strength that keeps them hovering around Clemson’s heels.
4. Alabama — Consistent, Deep, and Still Dangerous
Alabama lands at No. 4, maintaining one of the deepest groups nationally with:
- 1 Five-star
- 10 Four-stars
- 14 Total commits
The Crimson Tide aren’t landing as many flashy headliners as Georgia or Clemson yet, but their board is stacked with blue-chip targets. Expect them to close extremely strong down the stretch.
5. Texas — Reloading Again
Texas rounds out the top five this week.
- 1 Five-star
- 10 Four-stars
- 12 Total commits
The Longhorns are in the thick of multiple national battles, and while they may not have the elite top-end punch of Georgia or Clemson yet, they’re in a strong position for a late-cycle surge.
6. Miami — Climbing With Momentum
Miami remains one of the biggest upward-trending teams in the country.
- 1 Five-star
- 10 Four-stars
- 11 Total commits
Their recruiting class is extraordinarily balanced, and they continue to battle in the Southeast footprint with real success. They’ve clearly risen since last week.
7. Oregon — Steady and Strong
The Ducks sit firmly at No. 7 with:
- 0 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 10 Total commits
They lack the elite top-end headliners right now, but they have high-quality depth across the board. If they close on a few West Coast five-stars, this class could explode upward late.
8. Michigan State — Big Board, Big Results
Michigan State holds strong at No. 8.
- 0 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 10 Total commits
The Spartans are building a gritty, physical class full of developmental potential. They’re no longer just hanging around—they’re firmly a national player.
9. Notre Dame — Still in the Mix
The Irish sit at No. 9 with:
- 0 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 10 Total commits
Notre Dame continues to target the high-academic, high-character prospects they always do, and their class remains a model of consistency.
10. Michigan — Hanging On to a Top 10 Spot
Michigan rounds out the Top 10.
- 0 Five-stars
- 10 Four-stars
- 9 Total commits
They’re still searching for their marquee recruit of the cycle, but the class remains solid. Not a riser this week — more of a team holding position.
11. Oklahoma — Slight Downshift
Oklahoma lands here with:
- 0 Five-stars
- 9 Four-stars
- 11 Total commits
The Sooners continue to recruit well, but they’ve slipped a bit as others surged past them.
12. USC — A Quiet but Efficient Class
The Trojans sit at No. 12, featuring:
- 0 Five-stars
- 8 Four-stars
- 12 Total commits
They’re trending in the right direction, but not aggressively climbing yet.
13. Florida — The Quiet Riser
The Gators hold the No. 13 class with:
- 1 Five-stars
- 4 Four-stars
- 7 Total commits
But here’s the key: Florida is rising.
Just last article, Florida wasn’t in this strong of a position nationally. Landing multiple four-stars — including John Bee, Jesus Silvestro, Mike Cooks, Khari Callow, Reshard Overeem, Khari Hocker, and Jeremiah Scafe — has completely reshaped their board.
Florida is clearly a team with upward momentum going into the second half of the recruiting cycle.
14. Florida State — Nearly Identical to Florida’s Profile
The Seminoles sit one spot below their rivals.
- 0 Five-stars
- 8 Four-stars
- 11 Total commits
They’re matching Florida almost across the board, setting up a fascinating late-season recruiting battle.
15. Auburn — Lower Than Usual
The Tigers sit at No. 15 with:
- 0 Five-stars
- 6 Four-stars
- 7 Total commits
One of the more surprising rankings of Week 11. Auburn is usually a Top-5 lock.
Overall Summary
Climbing
- Florida — stock rising fast
- Miami — one of the biggest movers
- Nebraska — although not shown here, previously a big climber
- Duke — continues momentum
Holding
- Georgia
- Clemson
- Penn State
- Alabama
- Texas
Slipping
- Oklahoma
- Michigan
- Ohio State
Final Thoughts
Week 11 cemented the fact that this year’s recruiting cycle is being dominated by Georgia and Clemson, but teams like Florida, Miami, and Texas are gearing up for huge closing pushes. Meanwhile, Penn State continues to defy expectations and stay firmly in the elite tier.
