The claim for the top college football program in the Sunshine State comes to a head this weekend as the Miami Hurricanes travel up to Tallahassee and face off against the Florida State Seminoles.
A pair of top-20 programs, this could be the first of two matchups between the two as they navigate an unclear ACC terrain.Both programs have also done well in setting themselves up for success in the future, with notable success on the recruiting trail.
According to 247Sports, Miami has the No. 12 overall class with 23 commitments. Florida State doesn’t sit too far off at No. 14 with 24 pledges.
Who are the future stars already committed to each program? Here’s a look at each of their top five 2026 commitments so far.
Florida State Seminoles top 2026 football recruits
Chauncey Kennon
High School: Booker (Sarasota, Fla.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Earnest Rankings
High School: Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Ga.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 265
Devin Carter
High School: Douglas County (Douglasville, Ga.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 175
Xavier Tiller
High School: Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-5
Weight: 226
Izayia Williams
High School: Tavares (Fla.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 215
Miami Hurricanes top 2026 football recruits
Jackson Cantwell
High School: Nixa (Mo.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7.5
Weight: 325
Israel Briggs
High School: Clovis (Calif.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 200
Vance Spafford
High School: Mission Viejo (Calif.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175
Asharri Charles
High School: Venice (Fla.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Jordan Campbell
High School: Northwestern (Miami, Fla.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The top 2026 football recruits for Florida State and Miami
