National Signing Day for college football used to mean dusting off the old fax machine for its busiest day of the year and pumping out a few photoshop edits to highlight the incoming class.
A lot has changed over the years, as creative departments have become a vital cog in the college football machine, especially on days like today as teams announce their latest additions to the program.
That's why we're back with our annual piece shining a light on the programs from around college football that have taken their early signing day announcements to another level.
Here's the ones that have stood out so far. Check back throughout the rest of the day as we add more.
Arizona State
Lots of layers to these from the Sun Devils makes it feel like it would best be viewed with some 3D glasses.
The newest tight end in the maroon and gold π±
β Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) December 20, 2023
Welcome home @JaydenFortier ! #24KGold /// #ActivateTheValley pic.twitter.com/Oq9i4YeJUi
Rutgers
The Scarlet Knights took the TV set approach and elevated it for their guys
We are headed to New York to check in with @StAnthonysFB βΌοΈ
β Rutgers Football πͺ (@RFootball) December 20, 2023
STRONG moves were made on offense last year πͺ
Canβt wait to see KJ Duff in Scarlet!
Welcome, @kj_duff! πͺ pic.twitter.com/HSuINieKcY
Indiana
The Hoosiers put their iconic red and white candy stripes front and center, and utilized those official visit shots with a nice touch - many of the recruits have their parents featured in their announcement.
Welcome to Indiana, Mario Landino βΌοΈ#IUFB | @landinomario72 pic.twitter.com/W7SW0ESWhw
β Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 20, 2023
SMU
The SMU creative team got a personal hype man to lead into the highlight film to go along with a fire graphic
Lockdown π@AARodgerss | #2ONE4 pic.twitter.com/uY5meIpEMN
β SMU Football (@SMUFB) December 20, 2023
Miami
Mario Cristobal and his staff are fully leaning into the Miami vibes with their graphics (as they should).
Welcome to the Canes family, @ElijaLofton!
β Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) December 20, 2023
π Tight End
π Las Vegas, NV
π Bishop Gorman#GoCanes | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/RIf9uZu8qM
Oklahoma
The Sooners have become a regular on this list every signing day because they understand how to connect with young student athletes. Gotta love the Horns down in this one!
Versatile. Leader. Competitor.
β Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) December 20, 2023
Welcome to the Gold Standard, @EliBowen12 𧬠https://t.co/fOKugNNh5O | #24K pic.twitter.com/3kW6Q7EZ1v
Nebraska
The Huskers absolutely take the crown with this approach combining putting their guys in video games, and having them recreate iconic Husker football moments. Absolutely incredible.
For Reference: pic.twitter.com/VtNEWbq54f
β Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) December 20, 2023
Notre Dame
The Irish rolled out a Mission Impossible theme to announce all their signees
Mission Complete
β Marcus Freeman (@Marcus_Freeman1) December 20, 2023
24K GOLD#GoIrish | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/iWDi43qaQc
What programs do you not see on here that you feel like should be mentioned? Let me know on X @CoachSamz.