We've hit the stretch run of the college football season and the emergence of several freshmen could ultimately affect who is crowned national champion in just under two months.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Alabama's Ryan Williams are two of the nation's most dangerous receivers regardless of age and continue to jostle for the top spot in our rankings, just as they did a year ago in ESPN's final recruiting rankings for the 2024 class.
In total, eight of the 10 players atop the list play for ranked programs currently vying for spots in the College Football Playoff. Others could be poised to spoil playoff runs.
Here's a look at our expanded list of the top 20 freshmen this season:
