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Want to dominate the transfer portal in College Football 25? We’ve discovered a game-changing recruiting method that most players are overlooking. This strategy will help you build a competitive team in just four weeks by targeting undervalued players while your competitors fight over the obvious choices.
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The Hidden Advantage of 3-Star Recruits
While everyone else focuses on chasing 4 and 5-star transfers, there’s a goldmine of talent in the 3-star transfer pool. Many of these players come with zero offers, making them perfect targets for programs looking to rebuild quickly.
Position-by-Position Breakdown
Quarterbacks
- Wait until the transfer portal period
- Focus on finding hidden gems
- Less competition means easier recruiting
Skill Positions
- Wide Receivers: Large pool of available talent
- Running Backs: Plenty of overlooked options
- Tight Ends: Often undervalued by other programs
Offensive Line
- Centers: Easier to recruit than other O-line positions
- Tackles and Guards: Target during regular season
- Focus on positions with less competition
Defense
- Free Safety vs Strong Safety: Less resistance for free safeties
- Defensive Line: Scout during regular season
- Linebackers: Focus on positions with deeper talent pools
The Four-Week Strategy
Week 1: Initial Scouting
- Scout potential gems
- Focus on positions with less competition
- Add players to your board without spending hours
Week 2: Strategic Offers
- Begin offering scholarships
- Watch for “danger” signs from other programs
- Prioritize players with few or no offers
Week 3: Position Management
- Adjust recruiting hours based on competition
- Replace lost targets quickly
- Continue scouting new opportunities
Week 4: Closing Strong
- Remove hours from secured commits
- Redistribute hours to competitive battles
- Focus on winning key position battles
Pro Tips for Success
- Save your scouting and recruiting for the transfer portal period
- Focus on upgrading your head coach first
- Look for players showing “1 offer” but no board presence
- Be aggressive with hours when you spot immediate competition
- Pull hours from secured commits to help win other battles
Results You Can Expect
Using this strategy, you can expect to land around 18 quality players in just four weeks. This method works especially well for:
- Two and three-star programs looking to rebuild
- Teams needing to fill multiple positions quickly
- Programs with limited recruiting resources
Conclusion
This transfer portal strategy provides a powerful alternative to traditional recruiting methods in College Football 25. By focusing on overlooked 3-star talents and managing your recruiting hours effectively, you can build a competitive team in just four weeks.
Remember to adjust this strategy based on your program’s prestige and coaching staff upgrades. As your program improves, you’ll find even more success with this method.
Key Takeaways
- Target overlooked 3-star transfers
- Focus on positions with less competition
- Manage recruiting hours strategically
- Scout and recruit during the transfer portal period
- Build a competitive team in just four weeks
Ready to transform your program? Try this strategy in your next season and watch your team improve dramatically. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!