Army edge rusher Elo Modozie was one of the spring’s most intriguing transfers. The Florida native emerged as a dynamic pass rusher for the Black Knights with 6.5 sacks in ‘24. How Modozie’s talent translates to the SEC is a key fall storyline to watch.

After drawing so close to the College Football Playoff title game in 2025, Penn State continues to draw attention as a chief contender in 2026. ESPN's Mark Schlabach joined the list of national media that's high on the Nittany Lions, elevating them to No. 1 in his most recent college football rankings.

Ryan Day has the luxury of building his 2026 class around one of the most coveted players in the country: five-star receiver Henry, whose father, the late Chris Henry, was a star receiver for West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bengals. Henry Jr. stands 6-6 and has a combination of length and quickness rarely seen from high school receivers.