Frost Strikes Gold in Portal Era
Scott Frost’s scored a win on the recruiting trail. 4-star Missouri recruit Rocco Marriott announced his recruiting change last week. Initially committed to James Madison, Marriott has decided to commit to UCF instead.
The flip comes at a crucial time for the Knights, who desperately need quarterback depth after a tumultuous season. Marriott’s decision to jump from FCS James Madison to a Big 12 program speaks volumes about UCF’s recruiting momentum under Frost’s second stint.
Numbers Don’t Lie
Four-star recruits don’t typically consider JMU and UCF in the same breath. This flip suggests either JMU oversold their program or UCF’s NIL package proved too attractive to ignore.
Marriott’s decision also highlights the new reality of college football recruiting – commitments mean nothing until signing day. The portal has created a mercenary environment where coaches must continuously recruit their own commits.
