The College Swim Connect Roster Cut Projector
A Window Into Team Size and Potential Cuts
What Is This?
At College Swim Connect, we’re committed to providing clarity in the college swimming recruiting process. With the recent rule changes following the House v. NCAA settlement, many teams are facing unprecedented roster reductions.
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We’ve analyzed publicly available rosters and commitments to estimate the projected number of cuts each Power 4 team may need to make. While this level of roster trimming isn’t expected to become the norm, it’s critical for recruits and families to stay informed about which teams are affected and how it might impact opportunities.
Additionally, we are currently talking to over a dozen coaches in our network to determine if/when cuts are actually happening and what they’re planning on. Enter your email below to get a weekly update of confirmed cuts.
Note: This data is based on publicly available rosters and commitments. There could be slight discrepancies in these projections versus actual cuts. Our values represent the minimum numbers of cuts a program would need to make to match their published roster with published requirements.
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POWER 4 TEAMS ARE OVER THEIR CONFERENCE ROSTER CAP
252
POWER 4 ATHLETES MUST BE CUT TO MEET ROSTER LIMITS
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SEC
Note: SEC Men’s programs are subject to a 22 athlete limit.
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SEC TEAMS ARE OVER THEIR CONFERENCE ROSTER CAP
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SEC SWIMMERS MUST BE CUT TO COMPLY WITH ROSTER LIMITS
Projected Rosters
| School | Cuts | Current | Returners | Incomers | Next Year Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Teams | |||||
| Texas | 15 | 40 | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Florida | 9 | 37 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 31 | 23 | 4 | 27 |
| Georgia | 8 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| Texas A&M | 4 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Alabama | 14 | 39 | 31 | 5 | 36 |
| LSU | 1 | 28 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Auburn | 18 | 44 | 33 | 7 | 40 |
| Kentucky | 16 | 47 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Missouri | 6 | 30 | 25 | 3 | 28 |
| S. Carolina | 0 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Women's Teams | |||||
| Texas | 4 | 35 | 29 | 5 | 34 |
| Florida | 0 | 29 | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 33 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
| Georgia | 1 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| S. Carolina | 13 | 44 | 38 | 5 | 43 |
| Alabama | 3 | 34 | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| LSU | 0 | 26 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Texas A&M | 8 | 43 | 34 | 4 | 38 |
| Auburn | 14 | 43 | 36 | 8 | 44 |
| Missouri | 0 | 33 | 25 | 3 | 28 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 37 | 29 | 6 | 35 |
| Arkansas | 0 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| Vanderbilt | 0 | 35 | 25 | 3 | 28 |
Has your recruiting been impacted by these rule changes?
With roster spots tightening, your recruiting strategy needs to be sharper than ever. If you’re unsure how these cuts affect your chances, or how to pivot your approach, meet with our experts today!
Haven’t started recruiting? Not sure what to do?
Join our virtual recruiting camp- this April 27- and walk out with everything you need to get recruited to your dream school.
ACC
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ACC TEAMS ARE OVER THEIR CONFERENCE ROSTER CAP
37
ACC ATHLETES MUST BE CUT TO COMPLY WITH ROSTER LIMITS
Projected Rosters
| School | Cuts | Current | Returners | Incomers | Next Year Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Teams | |||||
| Cal | 7 | 44 | 26 | 11 | 37 |
| Stanford | 0 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| NC State | 0 | 31 | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| UNC | 0 | 28 | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| Louisville | 0 | 32 | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| VA Tech | 3 | 34 | 25 | 8 | 33 |
| Florida St | 0 | 30 | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| UVA | 5 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 35 |
| Georgia Tech | 0 | 33 | 26 | 2 | 28 |
| Pitt | 0 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| SMU | 0 | 35 | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| Duke | 0 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Boston College | 1 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| Miami | 0 | 3 | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Notre Dame | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| Women's Teams | |||||
| Cal | 0 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| Stanford | 0 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| NC State | 0 | 25 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| UNC | 1 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Louisville | 0 | 31 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| VA Tech | 6 | 47 | 35 | 1 | 36 |
| Florida St | 0 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| UVA | 1 | 34 | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| Georgia Tech | 0 | 36 | 28 | 2 | 30 |
| Pitt | 0 | 34 | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| SMU | 0 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Duke | 0 | 29 | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| Boston College | 0 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| Miami | 0 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Notre Dame | 1 | 33 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
Has your recruiting been impacted by these rule changes?
With roster spots tightening, your recruiting strategy needs to be sharper than ever. If you’re unsure how these cuts affect your chances, or how to pivot your approach, meet with our experts today!
Haven’t started recruiting? Not sure what to do?
Join our virtual recruiting camp- this April 27- and walk out with everything you need to get recruited to your dream school.
B1G10
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BIG10 TEAMS ARE OVER THEIR CONFERENCE ROSTER CAP
41
BIG10 ATHLETES MUST BE CUT TO COMPLY WITH ROSTER LIMITS
Projected Rosters
| School | Cuts | Current | Returners | Incomers | Next Year Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Teams | |||||
| Indiana | 7 | 47 | 17 | 7 | 37 |
| Michigan | 6 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 36 |
| Ohio State | 4 | 38 | 8 | 4 | 34 |
| USC | 0 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 29 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 28 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 25 |
| Northwestern | 0 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| Purdue | 6 | 38 | 8 | 6 | 36 |
| Penn State | 0 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 25 |
| Women's Teams | |||||
| Ohio State | 2 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 32 |
| Indiana | 0 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 29 |
| Michigan | 3 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 33 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 29 |
| USC | 0 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 25 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 31 |
| UCLA | 0 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 28 |
| Purdue | 6 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 36 |
| Northwestern | 2 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 32 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| Rutgers | 1 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 31 |
| Penn State | 0 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 20 |
| Illinois | 3 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 33 |
| Iowa | 0 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
Has your recruiting been impacted by these rule changes?
With roster spots tightening, your recruiting strategy needs to be sharper than ever. If you’re unsure how these cuts affect your chances, or how to pivot your approach, meet with our experts today!
Haven’t started recruiting? Not sure what to do?
Join our virtual recruiting camp- this April 27- and walk out with everything you need to get recruited to your dream school.
B1G12
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BIG12 TEAMS ARE OVER THEIR CONFERENCE ROSTER CAP
36
BIG12 ATHLETES MUST BE CUT TO COMPLY WITH ROSTER LIMITS
Projected Rosters
| School | Cuts | Current | Returners | Incomers | Next Year Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Teams | |||||
| ASU | 0 | 35 | 26 | 5 | 29 |
| Arizona | 0 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Utah | 7 | 39 | 36 | 1 | 37 |
| BYU | 0 | 29 | 8 | 5 | 26 |
| TCU | 0 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 27 |
| Women's Teams | |||||
| ASU | 6 | 38 | 30 | 6 | 36 |
| Arizona | 8 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 38 |
| Utah | 8 | 41 | 32 | 6 | 38 |
| BYU | 0 | 35 | 24 | 6 | 30 |
| TCU | 2 | 35 | 10 | 7 | 32 |
| Cincinnati | 3 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 33 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 28 |
| Houston | 0 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Kansas | 2 | 33 | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| Iowa State | 0 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 24 |
Has your recruiting been impacted by these rule changes?
With roster spots tightening, your recruiting strategy needs to be sharper than ever. If you’re unsure how these cuts affect your chances, or how to pivot your approach, meet with our experts today!
Haven’t started recruiting? Not sure what to do?
Join our virtual recruiting camp- this April 27- and walk out with everything you need to get recruited to your dream school.