Class of 2026 2025-26 Portal

[Blanko97]

Fran is making moves very quickly WOW

Bit of a high int % but he would be a backup I assume

 

[jr4750]

The question is do we have the funding?

That’s what recruiting is now. A meat market buying talent. I’m sure a bit of whether you like a coach is considered, but money will win out almost always.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

That’s what recruiting is now. A meat market buying talent. I’m sure a bit of whether you like a coach is considered, but money will win out almost always.

A lot of schools are promising money, but that doesn’t mean they’ll hold up their end of the bargain. They sell these kids a dream, pay them, and then the player doesn’t see the field and learns the hard way. Don’t chase the “quick buck,” like Fran has said before—look at where you’ll actually play and have a real chance to start.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Old friend

 

[orangepassion]

Thats what made Saban so good too. Cignetti learned that well. No excuses, they show up every week. It is so refreshing. I wish we had it.

He should definitely be the prototype for any Head Coaches (Particularly Football and Basketball) we look at going forward. Success at multiple stops, great at identifying and developing talent.

 

[djorange1989]

Old friend

Is this the kid who spent his entire SU visit posting Purdue stuff?

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Is this the kid who spent his entire SU visit posting Purdue stuff?

Ohhhh I forgot about that.

 

[ScriptCuse]

That sucks

Yeah hes gonna be awesome at Indiana lol

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Please get some OL and DL on campus for visits.

 

[Jdono927]

That sucks

Toledo’s safety Coach went to Iowa State + Indiana is what they are. No surprise here I don’t think. The LB’s will be the big pulls for us hopefully, that was Vince’s position iirc.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[djorange1989]

Was wondering if he would visit. Height concerns aside, he is really good

 

[djorange1989]

Ohhhh I forgot about that.

I’m sure Fran didn’t!

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Was wondering if he would visit. Height concerns aside, he is really good

We are putting in work, the best thing is that it is only day 1.

 

[djorange1989]

We are putting in work, the best thing is that it is only day 1.

Yep. I thought that pic was him on campus today but apparently not.

 

[Jdono927]

Old friend

He was actually pretty damn good this year for Miami (OH). Bet he jumps back up to P4

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Yep. I thought that pic was him on campus today but apparently not.

Yeah, that’s Calvin Russell in the picture. It looks like we’re in the mix for three quarterbacks right now, and hopefully we can lock up the guys visiting this weekend. If the line of scrimmage improves with better talent and a more experienced coaching staff, I think next season is going to shock a lot of people.

 

[007]

We are putting in work, the best thing is that it is only day 1.

Most of these visits and offers were set in motion weeks ago. Now, we will be adapting and countering to what transpires.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Most of these visits and offers were set in motion weeks ago. Now, we will be adapting and countering to what transpires.

Hopefully we can upgrade the overall talent on this roster. I believe this new coaching staff will elevate the players and actually develop them, unlike last season.

 

[djorange1989]

Yeah, that’s Calvin Russell in the picture. It looks like we’re in the mix for three quarterbacks right now, and hopefully we can lock up the guys visiting this weekend. If the line of scrimmage improves with better talent and a more experienced coaching staff, I think next season is going to shock a lot of people.

Yeah someone on TOS just pointed that out, I forgot that he and Calvin know each other well, I didn’t even look at his face! I agree, we have a lot of holes to fill, but if we fill them pretty well, I think we can be pretty good. Like 7-8 win good, IMO

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Yeah someone on TOS just pointed that out, I forgot that he and Calvin know each other well, I didn’t even look at his face! I agree, we have a lot of holes to fill, but if we fill them pretty well, I think we can be pretty good. Like 7-8 win good, IMO

I know everyone keeps saying this is a new era, but this 2026 recruiting class is going to shock a lot of doubters on this forum. We have a lot of players with multiple years of eligibility, which makes me excited about the future—even with the possibility of some guys leaving. I think the priority in the portal should be landing players with multiple years of eligibility who have proven production. I like what we’re doing so far; I just want to see more urgency in addressing the trenches this portal cycle.

 

[djorange1989]

Pfft, you call that a good visit list? Kirby who?

 

[Ttk.gman2]