Below is a comprehensive table of the top 25 college football programs, their current rankings, the status of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, recent articles on their DEI status, quotes from institutional leaders, and the top five committed recruits for each program.
This analysis is incomplete. The AI results have to be verified and updated. First couple of rows (through top 4) are solid.
Football Ranking
Continuing DEI Programs
University
Recent Article
Leader's Quote
Top 5 Committed Recruits
No (State and Nation Barring of diversity equity and inclusion)
A message from President Carter Initial reorganization and continuing
"In response to federal guidance, we have made necessary adjustments to our diversity initiatives." Actions Close the OƯice of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) Modify eligibility of Scholarship Close Student Life’s Center for Belonging and Social Change (CBSC) Rename the OƯice of Institutional Equity — President Kristina M. Johnson
Ohio State football recruiting class 2025
Ohio State University
1
review of DEI work February 27, 2025
QB Tavien St. Clair (5-star) CB Devin Sanchez (5-star) LB Riley Pettijohn (4-star) WR Quincy Porter (4-star) S Faheem Delane (4-star) OT Carter Lowe (4-star) EDGE Zion Grady (4-star) LB Tarvos Alford (4-star)
Football Ranking
Continuing DEI Programs
University
Recent Article
Leader's Quote
Top 5 Committed Recruits
Yes
Notre Dame expends much eƯort on DEI. Notre Dame employs about thirty DEI administrators, and according to estimates, spends more than six million dollars on DEI salaries. According to its Board of Trustees Task Force, the school is undergoing “a profound shift from diversity, equity, and
"Our commitment to diversity and inclusion remains steadfast, reflecting our core values." — President Rev. John I. Jenkins
2025 Notre Dame Recruiting Class Rankings 1-5 1 - OT Will Black 2 - LB Madden Faraimo 3 - CB Dallas Golden 4 - S JaDon Blair 5 - TE James Flanigan
University of Notre Dame
2
inclusion being ‘good to have’ to becoming a moral imperative.” [1] Oregon universities stand by DEI programs
Yes
"We remain dedicated to our DEI eƯorts, which are integral to our mission and values." — President Patrick C. Phillips Eric Howald, a spokesperson for the University of Oregon, said, "Nothing has changed regarding the university's equity and inclusion practices,"
Recruits 1 Zac Stascausky 2 Baron Naone 3 Dominic Macon 4 Jake Normoyle 5 Austin Simmons
University of Oregon
3
Football Ranking
Continuing DEI Programs
University
Recent Article
Leader's Quote
Top 5 Committed Recruits
No
Texas Senate Bill 17 - Prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities
"Compliance with state directives has led us to adjust our diversity programs accordingly." — President Jay Hartzell “DEI agendas divide us rather than unite us and have no place in the state of Texas,” said Governor Abbott.Jan 31, 2025
Recruits
University of Texas
4
Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) prohibits DEI oƯices and programs at public universities in Texas. The law went into eƯect on January 1, 2024. Republican senators threaten not to boost Texas public universities’ funding over DEI ban
No
Was 2024 the year DEI fell apart? The major companies, universities that ditched the policy this year
"We are reevaluating our programs to ensure they align with both our values and legal requirements." — President Neeli Bendapudi
1. Quinton Martin (ATH) 2. Jameial Lyons (DL) 3. Anthony Speca (LB) 4. Josiah Brown (WR) 5. Tyseer Denmark (WR)
Penn State University
5
Football Ranking
Continuing DEI Programs
University
Recent Article
Leader's Quote
Top 5 Committed Recruits
No
Was 2024 the year DEI fell apart? The major companies, universities that ditched the policy this year
"Adjustments have been made to our initiatives to comply with new regulations while supporting our community." — President Jere W. Morehead "Our DEI initiatives are integral to fostering an inclusive environment for all students." — President Michael M. Crow "We continue to uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our institution." — President Marlene Tromp "We have made necessary changes to our programs to comply with new federal guidelines." — President Randy Boyd
1. Ellis Robinson IV (CB) 2. Raylen Wilson (LB) 3. AJ Harris (CB) 4. Damon Wilson (EDGE) 5. Jordan Hall (DL)
University of Georgia
6
Yes
Oregon universities stand by DEI programs
1. Elijah Rushing (EDGE) 2. Brandon Inniss (WR) 3. Francis Mauigoa (OL) 4. Mark Fletcher (RB) 5. Damari Brown (CB) 1. Gatlin Bair (WR) 2. Andrew Depaepe (DL) 3. Jalen Johnson (CB) 4. Asher Weiner (QB) 5. Isaiah Garcia (OL)
Arizona State University Boise State University
7
Yes
Oregon universities stand by DEI programs
8
No
Was 2024 the year DEI fell apart? The major companies, universities that ditched the policy this year
1. Nico Iamaleava (QB) 2. Caleb Herring (EDGE) 3. Daevin Hobbs (DL) 4. Ethan Davis (TE) 5. Jordan Matthews (CB)
University of Tennessee
9
Football Ranking
Continuing DEI Programs
University
Recent Article
Leader's Quote
Top 5 Committed Recruits
Yes
Canceled Lunar New Year, shuttered DEI programs - universities respond to Trump executive order
"Our commitment to diversity and inclusion remains steadfast, reflecting our core values." — President Pamela Whitten
1. Tayven Jackson (QB) 2. Jaquez Smith (WR) 3. Joshua Mickens (DL) 4. Daeh McCullough (S) 5. Sam West (TE)
Indiana University
10
No
[Was 2024 the year DEI fell
University of Alabama
11
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