It's time for the early signing period, where most of the nation's best college football recruits will put pen to paper, signing to their school for the foreseeable future.

The signing period can signal hope for programs coming off a season of struggles. It can also show the start of the next emerging dynasty.

The three-day signing period lasts from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 6, allowing high school recruits to sign earlier than ever in the NCAA calendar. Most recruits in recent years have signed during this three-day stretch, although National Signing Day is Feb. 5.

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This year's early signing period was moved up two weeks, so the incoming freshmen classes are taken care of before the transfer portal opens on Dec. 9. The early signing window started Dec. 20 last season, and Dec. 21 in 2022, which came at the same time as transfers were going through their own recruiting processes.

Many of college football's future stars — and the NFL's, for that matter — will likely sign on Wednesday and enroll early at their respective schools in the spring semester, allowing for extra time to prepare for the 2025 season.

Follow along for live updates from the early signing period, which kicks off Wednesday:

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Early signing period live updates

This section will be updated as recruits are announced as signees.

Michael Fasusi sticks with Oklahoma

Despite a late push from Texas, No. 13 overall prospect Michael Fasusi sticks to his commitment and signs with Oklahoma despite taking visits to Texas A&M and Texas in recent weeks.

Fasusi is the No. 2 offensive tackle of the class and the Sooners' highest-rated recruit in 2025

Missouri signs Javion Hilson

Missouri gains a big signing from edge rusher Javion Hilson, the No. 42-ranked player in the class.

Hilson went into signing day uncommitted, and chose the Tigers over Texas, Texas A&M and Syracuse.

USC with big DL win

Trojans win a huge sweepstakes for 5-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, who's ranked the No. 16 player nationally and No. 3 defensive lineman.

Stewart chose USC over LSU, Oregon and Ohio State, signaling a massive win for Lincoln Riley.

Lagonza Howard signs with Florida

No. 72 overall prospect Lagonza Howard signs with Florida after entering Wednesday uncommitted.

The No. 9-ranked safety was previously committed to Tennessee, but chooses coach Billy Napier and the Gators, who have had a hot finish to the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Madden Faraimo commits to Notre Dame

Four-star uncommitted linebacker Madden Faraimo commits and signs with Notre Dame, choosing the Fighting Irish over USC.

It's a huge win for Notre Dame, as Faraimo was considered a USC lean.

Na'eem Offord flips from Ohio State to Oregon

Wow, a signing day stunner, as No. 11 overall prospect and No. 2 cornerback Na'eem Offord flips his commitment from Ohio State to Oregon.

Big-time pickup for Dan Lanning and the Ducks.

Oregon flips Cal commit QB

Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, the No. 9-ranked quarterback in the class, announced his flip from Cal to Oregon on Wednesday.

The Hawaii native committed to Cal in July but visited Oregon and Georgia during the fall.

Deion Sanders signs next quarterback

Julian "JuJu" Lewis signs with Colorado, as coach Deion Sanders gains his next quarterback after his son, Shedeur Sanders, is set to depart for the NFL draft after this season.

Lewis is a huge win for the Buffaloes, as the No. 5-ranked quarterback who reclassified to the 2025 class from 2026 is one of the most talented players of the cycle.

USC signs 5-star quarterback

5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet signs with USC, as the Trojans keep one of their 5-star recruits in 2025.

Coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans recently lost a commitment from quarterback JuJu Lewis, but responded by earning a commitment from Longstreet the same day on Nov. 17.

5-star DL signs with Iowa

4-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa, the brother of former Iowa second-round pick A.J. Epenesa, stays in the family and signs with the Hawkeyes.

Epenesa is the No. 46 recruit nationally and No. 6 defensive lineman.

Oregon signs 5-star Dakorien Moore

5-star No. 1-ranked receiver Dakorien Moore sticks with Oregon, signing with the Ducks on Wednesday. Moore, the teammate of No. 1-ranked quarterback Keelon Russell, an Alabama signee, should have an instant impact for the No. 1-ranked Ducks next season.

Auburn signs 5-star QB Deuce Knight

Auburn signs its quarterback of the future, as left-hander Deuce Knight signs with the Tigers.

Knight, a 5-star prospect ranked the No. 29 recruit nationally and No. 4 quarterback from Lucedale, Mississippi, is a huge win for Coach Hugh Freeze and Co.

No. 1 QB Keelon Russell heading to Tuscaloosa

5-star quarterback Keelon Russell from Duncanville, Texas, signs with Alabama, who gains the No. 1-ranked quarterback of the class.

Russell will likely compete for a starting job next season after the expected departure of Jalen Milroe to the NFL draft.

4-star TE Linkon Cure sticks with Kansas State

4-star tight end Linkon Cure signs with Kansas State, after fighting off a late push by Oregon. The No. 2-ranked tight end in the class is from nearby Goodland, Kansas, and stays with the in-state program.

Huge win for Kansas State, who signs its highest-ranked recruit in program history.

Texas flips 4-star CB Kade Phillips

Kade Phillips, the No. 7 cornerback of the class, backed off his LSU pledge on Tuesday night, committing to Texas before signing with the Longhorns on Wednesday.

Texas having a huge early signing day so far.

Georgia Tech signs one of best recruits ever

Brent Key has put together his best class ever at Georgia, as four-star safety Tae Harris signs with the Yellow Jackets.

The 4-star No. 3-ranked safety is Georgia Tech's third highest-ranked signee ever, behind Calvin Johnson and Hobie Holiday.

Texas A&M signs 5-star receiver Jerome Myles

Jerome Myles, the No. 5-ranked receiver in the class, announces his commitment to Texas A&M, signing with the Aggies. He was previously committed to USC but backed out of his pledge on Dec. 1.

Huge get for the Aggies.

Michael Terry II signs with Texas

Michael Terry II, a four-star prospect ranked the No. 1 athlete in the class, commits and signs with Texas, after heading into signing day uncommitted.

Terry II chose the Longhorns over Nebraska and Oregon.

Ole Miss successfully flips former Alabama commit WR

Ole Miss signs Caleb Cunningham, the No. 2-ranked receiver and 5-star recruit, who was previously committed to Alabama. Cunningham flipped his commitment from the Crimson Tide to the Rebels on Nov. 13, marking a big win for Coach Lane Kiffin.

Texas signs trio of 5 stars

Texas got off to a strong start on Wednesday, securing three of its highest-ranked recruits in No. 1-ranked safety Jonah Williams, No. 4 receiver Kaliq Lockett and No. 4 defensive lineman Landon Jackson, all of which are five stars.

The Longhorns are expected to sign one of the top classes of the 2025 cycle.

Ohio State signs QB of future

Ohio State signs 5-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, the No. 7 overall player and No. 3 quarterback in the class, according to 247Sports' Composite rankings.

Ohio State also signs No. 6 overall prospect Devin Sanchez, the No. 1 cornerback in the class.

St. Clair joins Julian Sayin as 5-star quarterbacks on the Buckeyes' roster.

Early signing period: Player rankings for 2025 class

This section will be updated live as players sign.

Here's the full list of the top 100-ranked players in the 2025 class, per 247Sports' Composite rankings:

5-star recruits

1. Bryce Underwood (No. 1 QB), Michigan commit

2. Keelon Russell (No. 2 QB), signs with Alabama

3. Elijah Griffin (No. 1 DL), signs with Georgi

4. Dakorien Moore (No. 1 WR), signs with Oregon

5. David Sanders Jr. (No. 1 OT), Tennessee commit

6. Devin Sanchez (No. 1 CB), signs with Ohio State

7. Tavien St. Clair (No. 3 QB), signs with Ohio State

8. Jonah Williams (No. 1 S), signs with Texas

9. Isaiah Gibson (No. 1 EDGE), Georgia commit

10. Justus Terry (No. 2 DL), uncommitted

11. Na'eem Offord (No. 2 CB), signs with Oregon

12. DJ Pickett (No. 3 CB), signs with LSU

13. Michael Fasusi (No. 2 OT), signs with Oklahoma

14. Andrew Babalola (No. 3 OT), signs with Michigan

15. Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB), signs with LSU

16. Jahkeem Stewart (No. 3 DL), signs with USC

17. Michael Carroll (No. 1 IOL), signs with Alabama

18. Caleb Cunningham (No. 2 WR), signs with Ole Miss

19. Dijon Lee (No. 4 CB), signs with Alabama

20. Ty Haywood (No. 4 OT), Alabama commit

21. Dallas Wilson (No. 3 WR), signs with Oregon

22. Kaliq Lockett (No. 4 WR), signs with Texas

23. Jerome Myles (No. 5 WR), signs with Texas A&M

24. Solomon Thomas (No. 2 IOL), Florida State commit

25. Lance Jackson (No. 4 DL), signs with Texas

26. Lamont Rogers (No. 5 OT), Missouri commit

27. Talyn Taylor (No. 6 WR), Georgia commit

28. Trey McNutt (No. 2 S), Oregon commit

29. Deuce Knight (No. 4 QB), signs with Auburn

30. Elyiss Williams (No. 1 TE), signs with Georgia

31. Zayden Walker (No. 1 LB), signs with Georgia

32. Jaime Ffrench (No. 7 WR), signs with Texas

33. Vernell Brown III (No. 8 WR), signs with Florida

34. Husan Longstreet (No. 5 QB), signs with USC

4-star recruits

• 35. Will Black (No. 6 OT), signs with Notre Dame

• 36. Julian Lewis (No. 5 QB), signs with Colorado

• 37. Isaiah Campbell (No. 5 DL), uncommitted

• 38. Linkon Cure (No. 2 TE), signs with Kansas State

• 39. Brandon Finney (No. 5 CB), signs with Oregon

• 40. Jared Smith (No. 2 EDGE), signs with Auburn

• 41. Riley Pettijohn (No. 2 LB), signs with Ohio State

• 42. Javion Hilson (No. 3 EDGE), signs with Missouri

• 43. Michael Terry III (No. 1 ATH), signs with Texas

• 44. Jackson Lloyd (No. 7 OT), signs with Alabama

• 45. Akylin Dear (No. 2 RB), signs with Alabama

• 46. Iose Epenesa (No. 6 DL), signs with Iowa

• 47. Amare Adams (No. 7 DL), signs with Clemson

• 48. Tae Harris (No. 3 S), signs with Georgia Tech

• 49. Dorian Brew (No. 6 CB), signs with Oregon

• 50. Faheem Delane (No. 4 S), signs with Ohio State

• 51. Justin Hill (No. 4 EDGE), signs with Alabama

• 52. Josh Petty (No. 8 OT), Georgia Tech commit

• 53. Gideon Davidson (No.3 RB), signs with Clemson

• 54. Kade Phillips (No. 7 CB), signs with Texas

• 55. Nathaniel Marshall (No. 8 DL), signs with Michigan

• 56. Quincy Porter (No. 9 WR), signs with Ohio State

• 57. Hylton Stubbs (No. 5 S), signs with Florida

• 58. Anquon Fegans (No. 6 S), signs with Auburn

• 59. Andrew Olesh (No. 3 TE), Michigan commit

• 60. Carter Lowe (No. 9 OT), signs with Ohio State

• 61. Madden Faraimo (No. 3 LB), signs with Notre Dame

• 62. Ivan Taylor (No. 7 S), signs with Alabama

• 63. Adonyss Currie (No. 8 CB), Texas A&M commit

• 64. Chuck McDonald (No. 9 CB), signs with Alabama

• 65. Graceson Littleton (No. 10 CB), signs with Texas

• 66. Elijah Barnes (No. 4 LB), signs with Texas

• 67. Derick Smith (No. 2 ATH), signs with Auburn

• 68. Carius Curne (No. 3 IOL), signs with LSU

• 69. Eric Winters (No. 8 S), signs with Auburn

• 70. Andrew Marsh (No. 10 WR), signs with Michigan

• 71. Zion Grady (No. 5 EDGE), signs with Ohio State

• 72. Lagonza Hayward (No. 9 S), signs with Florida

• 73. Ousmane Kromah (No. 4 RB), Georgia commit

• 74. Matt Zollers (No. 7 QB), signs with Missouri

• 75. Zahir Mathis (No. 6 EDGE), uncommitted

• 76. Ben Hanks Jr. (No. 11 CB), signs with Florida

• 77. Douglas Utu (No. 4 IOL), signs with Oregon

• 78. Darren Ikinnagbon (No. 9 DL), signs with Georgia

• 79. CJ Wiley (No. 11 WR), signs with Georgia

• 80. DJ Sanders (No. 10 DL), Texas A&M commit

• 81. Charles Ross (No. 5 LB), signs with LSU

• 82. Bryce Baker (No. 8 QB), North Carolina commit

• 83. Devin Harper (No. 5 IOL), signs with Ole Miss

• 84. Bryce Davis (No. 11 DL), signs with Duke

• 85. Travis Smith Jr. (No. 12 WR), signs with Tennessee

• 86. Shamari Earls (No. 12 CB), signs with Michigan

• 87. Nick Townsend (No. 4 TE), signs with Texas

• 88. Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele (No. 9 QB), signs with Oregon

• 89. Dallas Golden (No. 3 ATH), signs with Notre Dame

• 90. Jaylen Gilchrist (No. 6 IOL), Maryland commit

• 91. Malik Autry (No. 12 DL), signs with Auburn

• 92. George MacIntyre (No. 10 QB), signs with Tennessee

• 93. Matai Tagoa'i (No. 6 LB), signs with USC

• 94. Ziyare Addison (No. 10 OT), signs with Oregon

• 95. Daylan McCutcheon (No. 13 WR), signs with Texas

• 96. Seuseu Alofaituli (No. 7 IOL), signs with Miami

• 97. Mariyon Dye (No. 13 DL), signs with Tennessee

• 98. Kevin Wynn (No. 14 DL), Florida State commit

• 99. Da'Saahn Brame (No. 5 TE), signs with Tennessee

• 100. Noah Mikhail (No. 7 LB), Texas A&M commit

Early signing period: Team rankings 2025 class

This section will be updated live as class rankings shift

Here are the top 25 teams in the 2025 class rankings, according to 247Sports' Composite rankings:

1. Georgia (28 commits)

2. Alabama (22 commits)

3. Ohio State (25 commits)

4. Texas (23 commits)

5. Auburn (26 commits)

6. Oregon (17 commits)

7. Michigan (20 commits)

8. LSU (25 commits)

9. Texas A&M (22 commits)

10. Tennessee (24 commits)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Early signing period live updates for 2025 commits, team rankings