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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 • Adam Friedman
NFL Draft: Mike Farrell's thoughts on Day 2

NFL Draft: Mike Farrell's thoughts on Day 2

Kellen Mond was one of two five-star quarterbacks drafted Friday in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

Former five-star prospect Trevor Lawrence is expected to be selected first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

Former four-star DeVonta Smith headlines an explosive Alabama passing attack.

 • Adam Gorney
College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed.

 • Adam Friedman
Grading the active five-star LBs in college football

Grading the active five-star LBs in college football

Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson has three sacks as a true freshman and has earned an "A" grade so far in his career.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Mekhi Becton left the state of Virginia for Louisville, where he developed into a top NFL draft pick.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten key prospects that left Texas for college

Ten key prospects that left Texas for college

Marvin Wilson is expected to be a first-round draft pick next spring.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten, 2022 five-stars, SEC schedule

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten, 2022 five-stars, SEC schedule

Nico Collins needed a fall season to separate himself from other WRs.

 • Mike Farrell
The five best linebacker groups in college football

The five best linebacker groups in college football

Shane Lee is a big reason why Alabama fields the best linebacker unit in the nation.

 • Mike Farrell
Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Ohio State's dominance in recruiting five-star prospects, such as Jake Sawyer, is a major Big Ten trend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas

Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas

LSU went into the Lone Star State to land four-star QB Garrett Nussmeier.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top LBs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top LBs from the 2010s

Curtis Grant tops Mike Farrell's look at the top 10 high school linebacker prospects of the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ryan Day has big shoes to fill, but thus far, he looks capable.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Midseason report: Former five-stars who need big seasons

Midseason report: Former five-stars who need big seasons

Keandre Jones has made an impact with Maryland, but others are still hoping to break through.

 • Mike Farrell
Former five-star recruits who need big college seasons

Former five-star recruits who need big college seasons

These players should be looking to prove something after dealing with some frustrations and/or adversity.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Zachary Evans is the latest five-star standout from the Lone Star State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

In the first part of a weeklong series, Ohio State jumps out of the gate with 11 five-star players.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
How five-star LBs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star LBs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Alabama star Mack Wilson is one of 20 five-star linebackers from the last four recruiting cycles.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Ohio State signed the Big Ten's top class every year under Urban Meyer's direction. Here are his best recruits.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers that made an impact on Week 5

Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers that made an impact on Week 5

Clemson's Tre Lamar is one of five former five-star linebackers that made a huge impact in Week 5.

 • Woody Wommack
Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Today we take a look at what the Ohio State starters looked like as recruits.

 • Richie O'Leary
One vs. One: Comparing top LBs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top LBs from 2017, 2018 classes

Time for the elite players at linebacker to go head-to-head - with final verdicts from Mike Farrell.

 • Mike Farrell
Midwest spotlight: How five-stars from 2017 class are progressing

Midwest spotlight: How five-stars from 2017 class are progressing

2017 was a monster recruiting year for the Big Ten conference. How have the league's five-star freshmen fared so far?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Big Ten Spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Big Ten Spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Ohio State has dominated Big Ten recruiting since the conference expanded to 14 teams in 2014.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Michigan, Ohio State dominate list of Big Ten's top five-star signees

Michigan, Ohio State dominate list of Big Ten's top five-star signees

A pair of traditional powers have landed some of the Big Ten's highest-ranked recruits in the last few seasons.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields

Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weighs in on Lane Kiffin's early offers, recruiting in Texas and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Raiding the state: Texas

Raiding the state: Texas

The SEC has significantly increased its presence in Texas over the last five recruiting cycles.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

With many of last season's top college players off to the NFL, programs are looking for replacements.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

The SEC dominated linebacker recruiting in the 2017 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
One vs. One: Comparing top LBs from 2016, 2017

One vs. One: Comparing top LBs from 2016, 2017

Who among the No. 1 LBs from 2016 and 2017 is the best? Mike Farrell takes a look.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Tom Brady is the greatest QB of all time, but who are the best at the other positions? Mike Farrell breaks it down.

 • Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Big Ten

Commit Fit: Big Ten

The Big Ten enjoyed a banner recruiting year in 2017. Mike Farrell analyzes which signees are the best program fits.

 • Mike Farrell
Analyst Roundtable: NSD surprises, memorable moments, predictions

Analyst Roundtable: NSD surprises, memorable moments, predictions

The Rivals analyst team discusses memorable moments and makes predictions in today's roundtable.

 • Staff
Grading the Class: Defense

Grading the Class: Defense

We're grading Ohio State's 2017 recruiting class position-by-position. Here is a look at the defense.

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 • Marc Givler
Signed: Baron Browning

Signed: Baron Browning

Baron Browning is just one of several players from the state of Texas to make their way to Ohio State.

 • Kevin Noon
Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Is this the best overall crop of prospects in the last six years? Nick Krueger says it very well may be.

 • Nick Krueger
Commit Fit: Linebackers

Commit Fit: Linebackers

There are some big-time LBs who are great scheme fits with the schools they are joining. Here are the top five.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

The recruitment of LaBryan Ray is one of several storylines that could impact the nation's top five classes.

 • Nick Krueger
Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Go inside the final Rivals.com state rankings for the 2017 class.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

It's becoming harder to identify the top prospect in each class. Mike Farrell explains in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

The final Rivals100 release for the 2017 class features a dynamic RB in the No. 1 spot and several new five-stars.

 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl Awards

Army Bowl Awards

After a week of practices and an entertaining games, Josh Helmholdt hands out his own set of awards from San Antonio.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Daily Dozen: Top players from Army Bowl Thursday practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Top players from Army Bowl Thursday practice

Georgia and Ohio State pledges highlight the Rivals Daily Dozen from Thursday's practice at the Army Bowl.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Nick Krueger
Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Baron Browning is a major reason why Ohio State is one of the college teams off to a hot start at the Army Bowl.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

QB Tate Martell is one of many reasons why this year's Army Bowl will be of particular interest to Ohio State fans.

 • Nick Krueger
Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

The (lack of) solution to skipping bowls, Pac-12 coaching grades and 2017 vs. 2018 player comps.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Coaching buzz around Harbaugh, Kiffin, Herman

Take Two: Coaching buzz around Harbaugh, Kiffin, Herman

A trio of coaches is the topic of today's Take Two, as storylines swirl around Jim Harbaugh, Lane Kiffin and Tom Herman.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 grades, future award winners, Florida

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 grades, future award winners, Florida

Mike Farrell grades the Big 12, projects future award winners in the 2017 class and offers a Florida reality check.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Expand the playoff, Lane Kiffin, LB commits

Three-Point Stance: Expand the playoff, Lane Kiffin, LB commits

Mike Farrell argues for an expanded CFB Playoff, lobbies Oregon to call Lane Kiffin and more in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

There are five new five-stars and changes in the top 10 in the latest Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Mike Farrell
Video analysis: Browning commits to Ohio State

Video analysis: Browning commits to Ohio State

Nick Krueger breaks down five-star linebacker Baron Browning and what his commitment means for Ohio State.

 • David Berry
The Browning Impact

The Browning Impact

Breaking down new five-star linebacker commit Baron Browning and what his pledge means for the Buckeyes.

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 • Marc Givler
Baron Browning commits to Ohio State

Baron Browning commits to Ohio State

The Buckeyes have scored a huge recruiting victory, landing a five-star linebacker out of Texas.

 • Marc Givler
Change of plans for Browning?

Change of plans for Browning?

A change of plans for five-star linebacker Baron Browning on his college decision date?

 • Marc Givler
Five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman

Five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman

Five-star Marvin Wilson is is one of five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman.

 • Adam Gorney, Nick Krueger
Breaking down the official visitors

Breaking down the official visitors

One of the biggest recruiting weekends in recent memory for Ohio State is about to get underway.

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals Rivalry Week: Head-to-head recruiting showdowns

Rivals Rivalry Week: Head-to-head recruiting showdowns

Four-star WR Henry Ruggs one of several prospects caught in the middle of a head-to-head rivalry recruiting battle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Weighing in on Strong's Texas mess

Three-Point Stance: Weighing in on Strong's Texas mess

Mike Farrell weighs in on Charlie Strong and Texas after a chaotic Sunday night in which reports surfaced he was fired.

 • Mike Farrell
Big 12 Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Big 12 Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Texas and Baylor struggle to add numbers, defensive lineman shortage, lack of Rivals250 commits.

 • Nick Krueger
Big Ten Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Big Ten Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Ohio State dominates recruiting rankings; Illinois pulling a surprise; commits scarce for 2018.

 • Josh Helmholdt
UPDATED: 2017 Offers Board - Defense

UPDATED: 2017 Offers Board - Defense

Today we highlight and recap the prospects Colorado has extended offers to from the Class of 2017. Defensive List.

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 • CUSportsNation.com
Commitment Issues podcast: Vols, Ole Miss, Nebraska vs. Ohio State

Commitment Issues podcast: Vols, Ole Miss, Nebraska vs. Ohio State

The entertaining Commitment Issues podcast is back with a wide variety of topics around the high school and CFB worlds.

 • Nick Krueger and Woody Wommack
Five-star LB Browning says atmosphere, defense stood out on FSU visit

Five-star LB Browning says atmosphere, defense stood out on FSU visit

Baron Browning, a 5-star linebacker from Texas, loved what he saw on his visit and says the 'Noles will be a 'finalist.'

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 • Michael Langston
Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Alabama cemented its status atop the SEC following a win over Texas A&M. Is QB Jalen Hurts a Heisman contender?

 • Adam Gorney
Top-ranked LB is close with USC coaches

Top-ranked LB is close with USC coaches

Five-star LB Baron Browning says he still has official visits to set and USC is under consideration.

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 • Chris Swanson
Browning talks Wolverines, Buckeyes and officials as decision nears

Browning talks Wolverines, Buckeyes and officials as decision nears

Big Ten teams are at the forefront of 5-Star LB Baron Browning's recruitment, but upcoming visits could change that

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 • Nick Krueger
Texas Four-Cast: Updates on region's top recruits

Texas Four-Cast: Updates on region's top recruits

The recruitments of several top prospects from the state of Texas are heating up. See the latest updates.

 • Nick Krueger
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

The Rivals.com team predicts where the 15 uncommitted 2017 five-star prospects will land.

 • Staff
Weekend Visit Preview: October 1

Weekend Visit Preview: October 1

See where several Notre Dame targets will be visiting this weekend.

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 • David McKinney
Notebook: Visits coming together

Notebook: Visits coming together

Some intriguing visitors will make it to campus this weekend for Ohio State.

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 • Marc Givler
Rival Views: The most important five-star target

Rival Views: The most important five-star target

Which five-star prospect would be the biggest get for a specific team in the 2017 recruiting cycle?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Hot Board: Defensive Line and Linebackers

Hot Board: Defensive Line and Linebackers

Check out the latest on Notre Dame's commits and targets at linebacker and defensive line.

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 • David McKinney
Big Ten Breakdown: Rundown of upcoming official visits

Big Ten Breakdown: Rundown of upcoming official visits

Nebraska has been loading up on high-profile official visitors. See how the rest of the Big Ten is doing.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Weekend Visitors Preview

Weekend Visitors Preview

An overview of where Notre Dame's top targets will be visiting this weekend.

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 • David McKinney
Five-star linebacker sets official visit

Five-star linebacker sets official visit

One of Ohio State's top remaining targets, has locked in an official visit to Columbus for the fall. Five-star

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 • Marc Givler
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like LB Markail Benton, for the class of 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 Update: New No. 1, five-star movement

Rivals100 Update: New No. 1, five-star movement

There's a new No. 1 player and several new five-stars in the latest Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take two examines some of the pressing storylines in college football, including the pressure facing Penn State.

 • Adam Gorney
Baron Browning connects with several UT players at UTL camp

Baron Browning connects with several UT players at UTL camp

Five-star LB Baron Browning didn't work out at UT's camp on Saturday, but he was on campus for a productive visit.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Big 12 breakdown: Top targets

Big 12 breakdown: Top targets

Nick Krueger breaks down the top of the wish list for each Big 12 football program in recruiting.

 • Nick Krueger
5-Star LB Baron Browning on Michigan and ND visits, decision timeline

5-Star LB Baron Browning on Michigan and ND visits, decision timeline

5-Star LB Baron Browning recaps recent visits to Michigan and Notre Dame, and what's next for him this summer.

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 • Nick Krueger
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linebackers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linebackers

See which linebackers shined the brightest at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Adam Gorney
BSR TV: Baron Browning at Five-Star Challenge

BSR TV: Baron Browning at Five-Star Challenge

Check out clips of coveted UCLA linebacker target Baron Browning from Rivals Challenge earlier this month.

 • Edward Lewis
Farrell Forecast: Where Five-Star Challenge defensive players are headed

Farrell Forecast: Where Five-Star Challenge defensive players are headed

Predictions on uncommitted defensive stars from Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Farrell Five-Star Challenge team: Defense

All-Farrell Five-Star Challenge team: Defense

DB Lamont Wade and some other defenders put on a show at the Georgia Dome.

 • Mike Farrell
5-star LB has an interesting tie to USC

5-star LB has an interesting tie to USC

Kennedale (Tex.) five-star outside linebacker Baron Browning has USC as one of his top schools.

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 • Mike Singer
Five-star linebacker explains big UCLA interest

Five-star linebacker explains big UCLA interest

Five-star LB Baron Browning explained his heavy UCLA interest to Rivals.com this past weekend.

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 • Edward Lewis
Nation's Top Linebacker Baron Browning Ready For Irish Invasion

Nation's Top Linebacker Baron Browning Ready For Irish Invasion

ATLANTA, Ga. — Baron Browning won't workout on Saturday, but he doesn't have to impress the Irish coaches.  

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 • Andrew Ivins
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the best of the best from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Baron Browning Talks Michigan

Baron Browning Talks Michigan

ennedale (Texas) outside linebacker Baron Browning recently received a five-star, and skyrocketed to sixth overall

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 • Brandon Justice
Browning excited to see Ohio State again

Browning excited to see Ohio State again

ATLANTA - The Buckeyes made a big impression on Texas linebacker Baron Browning with a recent visit. We talked to him

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 • Kevin Noon
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Media Day video interviews

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Media Day video interviews

Check out the video interviews from Media Day at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Presented by Under Armour.

 • Rivals.com
Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

See the ups and downs in Rivals newest set of recruiting rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Texas: Predictions for the Five-Star Challenge

Texas: Predictions for the Five-Star Challenge

The state of Texas is well represented this year with four five-stars participating in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

 • Nick Krueger
Rivals Camp Series 2016 Top 10 Plays

Rivals Camp Series 2016 Top 10 Plays

We take a look back at the top 10 plays from the regional stops of the 2016 Rivals Camp Series.

 • David Berry
Five-Star Challenge: Ten programs that should be watching closely

Five-Star Challenge: Ten programs that should be watching closely

All eyes will be on the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge this week, but some teams should be paying extra close attention.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100: Wilson retains top spot, five new five-stars debut

Rivals100: Wilson retains top spot, five new five-stars debut

See which players rose to five-star status in the new Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Staff
Predictions for MVPs of Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Predictions for MVPs of Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Who will emerge as the elite of the elite? Our predictions for the positional MVPs at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Rivals.com