Avoid the “Late Push” Trap
Some players make the mistake of saving their recruitment hours for a late-season surge. While you can occasionally snag a recruit with a final aggressive push, top-tier players are usually signed well before the end of the season. In other words, if you wait until the final weeks to start applying pressure, you may be too late. Schools that have consistently invested time in a recruit will have a better chance of landing them.

Similarly, recruits can surprise you by signing midseason commitments—even those that seemed undecided early on. Without a steady recruiting effort, you risk losing valuable players just when you thought you had more time to convince them.

Weekly Attention Keeps Rivals in Check
Even if a recruit expresses strong interest in your program, don’t become complacent. Rival schools are always lurking, and a sudden increase in their recruiting efforts can flip a player’s interest in the final moments. Applying consistent pressure every week makes it harder for other programs to gain ground. This is especially crucial for highly competitive four- and five-star recruits who are often courted by multiple top-tier schools.

Better Early Commitments = More Flexibility Later
Securing a handful of early commitments through steady recruiting gives you more flexibility toward the end of the season. If you lock in some key prospects early, you can reallocate hours to CFB 25 Coins target last-minute opportunities (like under-recruited stars) or fill unexpected roster gaps. It also helps ensure your recruiting class has depth and balance, giving you fewer positions to CFB 25 Coins for sale worry about as the season progresses.