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Raiding the state: Ohio

Raiding the state: Ohio

We begin a five-part series today looking at which programs are best crossing borders to recruit talent-heavy states.

 • Mike Farrell
CFB Playoff Rankings: Elite prospects dominate top five rosters

CFB Playoff Rankings: Elite prospects dominate top five rosters

Jabrill Peppers is one of several former elite recruits starting for the top teams in the first CFB Playoff rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 1-50

Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 1-50

The Midseason Farrell 50 counted down the 50 best players at the midpoint of the 2016 college football season.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 31-35

Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 31-35

Louisville's Jaire Alexander and Penn State's Saquon Barkley are in the latest countdown of the nation's top players.

 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Does Doug Randolph's addition give Notre Dame a linebacker corps the envy of college football?

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 • Mike Farrell
Gedeon leads on both sides of the ball

Gedeon leads on both sides of the ball

<strong>HUDSON, OHIO -</strong> It wasn't the prettiest, but in the end, The Hudson Explorers got what they were looking for in their season opener: a

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 • Tim Sullivan
Video: Gedeon ready to get started

Video: Gedeon ready to get started

Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon spent his junior year as a heat-seeking missile from the linebacker position - and he also piled up yards on offen

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 • Tim Sullivan
Ohio continues rep as talent-producer

Ohio continues rep as talent-producer

A five-star prospect such as Cameron Burrows will only enhance Ohio's reputation as a state that produces top talent.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Michigan moves in the Rivals250

Michigan moves in the Rivals250

The changes to the Rivals250 were mostly unkind to Michigan recruits - but that's the nature of the beast when you start out highly-rated. There is a

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 • Tim Sullivan
Gedeon is the total package

Gedeon is the total package

Michigan won the commitment of Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon on Tuesday evening, and it was the culmination of an intense battle between some of

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 • Tim Sullivan
Gedeon is No. 17 for Michigan

Gedeon is No. 17 for Michigan

After his visit to Ann Arbor in late February, it seemed like just a matter of time before Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon committed to Michigan.

 • Tim Sullivan
Class Outlook: Defense

Class Outlook: Defense

Recently, we took a broad look at the Ohio State recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the football. Now it's time to look at the defense.

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 • Marc Givler
Gedeon achieves on the field, in the classroom

Gedeon achieves on the field, in the classroom

Michigan fans are hoping that the Wolverines can land a commitment from Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon thanks to his play on the field. What they

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 • Tim Sullivan
Five programs winning in Ohio

Five programs winning in Ohio

As one of the top talent producing states in the nation, the state of Ohio is the backbone of Midwest recruiting. We take a look at five schools that

 • Marc Givler
Examining junior offers: the Midwest

Examining junior offers: the Midwest

Our early look at 2013 recruiting continues with an examination of the players who hail from the Midwest and have already been offered by Michigan.

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 • Tim Sullivan
Gedeon talks Ohio State offer

Gedeon talks Ohio State offer

It has certainly been a newsworthy day in Ohio State recruiting. Three junior prospects from the state of Ohio grabbed verbal offers following the big

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 • Marc Givler
Looking at 2013: Defense

Looking at 2013: Defense

Yesterday we looked at Ohio State's recruiting efforts for the 2013 class on the offensive side of the ball. Today, it's the defense's turn.

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 • Marc Givler
Gedeon racking up scholarship offers

Gedeon racking up scholarship offers

Michigan was the first school to offer Hudson (Ohio) junior linebacker Ben Gedeon. Since then, several schools have come calling for him.

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 • Tim Sullivan
Ohio LB has Spartan offer

Ohio LB has Spartan offer

Linebacker will be a key point of emphasis for head Coach Mark Dantonio and his staff when it comes to the class of 2013. One of the players the Spart

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 • Matt Dorsey
Ohio LB will give Eagles a look

Ohio LB will give Eagles a look

An Ohio linebacker from the Class of 2013 has been around Boston and has a connection to the area that could improve BC's chances with him. EagleActio

 • Justin Rowland
MSU latest to offer Gedeon

MSU latest to offer Gedeon

Hudson (Ohio) junior linebacker Ben Gedeon got the most out of summer camp visits, garnering his first offers of the process. He has since accumulated

 • Josh Helmholdt
Around the Midwest: Looking ahead

Around the Midwest: Looking ahead

The offensive line is a loaded position for the Midwest Region in 2013, with stars such as Kyle Bosch. Rivals.com's Josh Helmholdt has more in this we

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Around the Midwest: Showing improvement

Around the Midwest: Showing improvement

Hudson, Ohio, junior LB Ben Gedeon is one of the Midwest prospects Rivals.com analyst Josh Helmholdt breaks down in this week's Around the Midwest.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Film Vault: Gedeon shows versatility

Film Vault: Gedeon shows versatility

Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon already holds four major offers and Ohio State is hot on the trail. Check out some footage of Gedeon in action.

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 • Marc Givler
Prep Preview: Week Three

Prep Preview: Week Three

Week three of the high school football season is upon us and the big early season showcases are over. Find out what you need to follow this weekend on

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 • Marc Givler
Lions jump on 2013 standout LB

Lions jump on 2013 standout LB

Hudson, Ohio junior linebacker Ben Gedeon, a class of 2013 prospect, already has four verbal scholarship offers and is looking to build on his list. W

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 • Ryan Snyder
Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

The Rivals.com summer wrap series continues today with the with a look at some of the top underclassmen scouted this summer, led by Robert Nkemdiche,

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Ohio junior makes return trip to Michigan

Ohio junior makes return trip to Michigan

The last trip Hudson, Ohio class of 2013 linebacker Ben Gedeon made to Michigan resulted in a scholarship offer from the Wolverines. On Sunday, Gedeon

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Ohio junior excited about Michigan offer

Ohio junior excited about Michigan offer

Hudson, Ohio class of 2013 linebacker Ben Gedeon has seen his stock rise dramatically in the last month, with three offers from three BCS schools. His

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 • Josh Helmholdt
2013 linebacker has Vol offer

2013 linebacker has Vol offer

For class of 2013 linebacker Ben Gedeon it's a surreal feeling as he surveys the opportunities in front of him. He never imagined that he'd be recruit

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 • Austin Price
Gedeon holds three early offers

Gedeon holds three early offers

Already, numerous Ohio prospects in the 2013 class are starting to land some big offers. Hudson (Ohio) linebacker Ben Gedeon certainly falls into that

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 • Staff