The first day of the early three-day college football signing period kicks off on Wednesday, potentially (read: hopefully!) marking the beginning of the end of what has been a frenetically paced few weeks on the recruiting trail as programs sort out rosters for the offseason and manage the transfer portal.
Here are five things to know as it starts.
1. OSU, Texas battle for former Pokes pledge
Four-star recruit Jelani McDonald, a receiver/cornerback who OSU is targeting as a defensive back, was committed to the Cowboys for nearly four months earlier this year before opening back up his recruitment shortly after offers from Ole Miss and Texas rolled in.