College recruiting classes aren’t the same sort of ode to establishing a pipeline to the nation’s top high school talent pool that they once were. The transfer portal plays such a big part that high school recruiting can be come somewhat secondary. That’s not to say things are better or worse. It’s an acknowledgement of the difference.
Missouri’s football program hasn’t hesitated to pivot and adapt to that shifting climate as evidenced by the 21 incoming transfers added this offseason.
Many programs will undoubtedly display a willingness to approach the portal with a similar level of aggression.