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[quote=Anonymous] many Division 1 men’s lacrosse teams—particularly those in power conferences like the ACC and Big Ten that are opting into the House settlement—will likely have smaller recruiting classes for the class of 2027 compared to the typical 10-12 range.

The new roster limit of 48 players, effective for the 2025-26 academic year for opting-in programs, is below the previous average roster size of around 52-53 players. This requires teams to trim overall numbers, often leading to fewer incoming recruits to maintain balance across classes, especially with factors like higher retention from increased scholarships (up to 48, though most programs won’t fully fund that many due to budget constraints).

Not all 77 D1 programs are affected, as the limit only applies to those opting into the settlement (estimated at around 32 or fewer, mostly top-tier schools; others like Ivy League, service academies, and Patriot League teams have opted out and will keep larger rosters).

However, for the opting-in teams, coaches have indicated expectations of recruiting 8-10 players per class, down from 12-15 previously, to comply with the cap while accounting for redshirts, transfers, and returning players. This adjustment is part of a broader transition, but by 2027 college season, these programs should have stabilized their rosters, potentially prioritizing quality over quantity with the added scholarship flexibility.

For non-opting teams, class sizes could remain typical or even grow if they choose not to cap rosters.
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