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          These five teams are facing crucial 2018 recruiting classes

          Penn State head coach James Franklin is off to a very good start in 2018 recruiting. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
          • Gerry Hamilton, ESPN Staff WriterMay 26, 2017, 09:00 AM ET
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          The 2018 recruiting cycle is well underway with national storylines already beginning to take shape. While Ohio State, Florida State, Michigan and LSU are on their way again to stocked classes, there are a number of high-profile teams facing a crucial 2018 class.

          Here are five schools that need to have strong 2018 recruiting classes: