USC, UCLA, South Carolina Shift Spring Practice Formats

Major college football programs are adopting varied approaches to spring practices in 2025, with USC and UCLA opting for showcase events or open practices instead of traditional spring games. USC is hosting high-profile recruits, including Arizona twins Beau and Niko Jandreau, during its final spring practice as part of an intensified recruiting effort. UCLA is also using its Friday Night Lights open practice to attract recruits and transfer prospects, such as NC State receiver Dacari Collins. In contrast, South Carolina is maintaining its traditional spring game, with coach Shane Beamer advocating for the format despite concerns about transfer portal risks. These developments highlight evolving strategies in player development and recruiting amid changing NCAA regulations. The changes signal a broader shift in the college football recruiting and preseason landscape.