September not only represents the turn from summer to fall, but of course it signals the official kickoff of the new football season, particularly at the highest level and in college.
On the recruiting front, with high schools well underway since August, it could slow decision-making momentum, though prospects making game visits can inch closer to their final commitment. A mix of the two scenarios went down over the last five weeks or so, resulting in key verbal commitments and some shuffle in the updated Sports Illustrated Top 25.
In the meantime, downturns are to be expected more and more relative to current commitment lists, especially with five college football head coaches already receiving the axe early in the 2022 season. More coaching changes are probably on the way, so the follow-up rankings are likely to feature more fluctuation.
