On Feb. 7, 2024, Jedd Fisch stated his goal was to sign the best recruiting class in Washington’s history during the 2025 recruiting cycle. At the time, Fisch’s proclamation seemed like a stretch.

Dec. 4—Idaho Vandals coach Thomas Ford Jr. was in a position for the first time in his head coaching career to sign a completely new high school class during the early signing period and he made it ...