The October recruiting update in the SI All-American college football team recruiting rankings feel like long ago.
Penn State was a solid No. 1 with Alabama beginning to close the gap with some high-profile additions like No. 1 offensive tackle recruit Elijah Pritchett. Georgia was clinging to a top five position as they begin their annual strong close under Kirby Smart having added in-stater Carlton Madden. LSU was still in the top 10 just a few weeks before the move to part ways with Ed Orgeron went public.
November will have a different, yet familiar feel and more importantly -- the nation's recruiting powers are aligning ahead of the Early Signing Period in mid December.