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College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

Georgia leads the way with 17 former five-star prospects, including linebacker Nolan Smith.

 • Adam Gorney
Analysis: What UC Is Getting In Blue Smith

Analysis: What UC Is Getting In Blue Smith

What is UC getting in new transfer addition Blue Smith? We asked our experts to break down his game.

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 • Jason Stamm
Transfer Portal Report: Peters, Steele, others find new homes

Transfer Portal Report: Peters, Steele, others find new homes

Xavier Peters, a former Florida State player, has announced he's going to Kentucky.

 • Woody Wommack
Blue Smith Trading OSU Scarlet For UC Red

Blue Smith Trading OSU Scarlet For UC Red

L'Christian 'Blue' Smith is transferring to Cincinnati, he announced this afternoon.

 • Jason Stamm
College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

Some freshmen will have big roles this year. Others will have to wait their turn but have great value in keeper leagues.

 • Adam Gorney
Which school is WRU? These five programs can stake a claim

Which school is WRU? These five programs can stake a claim

Farrell's verdict: The wide receiver position may be the toughest call in this series.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 Big Ten signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
Grading the class: Offense

Grading the class: Offense

The 2018 recruiting class is in the books. Time to grade the Buckeyes' efforts on the offensive side of the football.

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 • Marc Givler
Rival Views: Which four-star could end up playing like a five-star?

Rival Views: Which four-star could end up playing like a five-star?

Which four-star 2018 prospect could end up playing like a five-star in college?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Five Rivals.com ranking outliers; prospects that might be under-ranked; the 10 most valuable prospects in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals analysts offer some thoughts about the updated 2018 rankings that will be released next week.

 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: Predictions on remaining five-stars, Big Ten, more

Three-Point Stance: Predictions on remaining five-stars, Big Ten, more

Where will the remaining five-stars land? Which Big Ten teams should be feeling good in recruiting?

 • Mike Farrell
The biggest Midwest storylines from #RivalsESP

The biggest Midwest storylines from #RivalsESP

The inaugural early signing period brought big surprises across the country, but particularly in the Midwest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Blue makes it official with the Buckeyes

Blue makes it official with the Buckeyes

One of Ohio's most prolific wide receivers made it official with Ohio State today.

 • Marc Givler
Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

The Rivals Team Rankings have seen a shakeup from the beginning of the season in August until now.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Big commits, QBs impress, indispensable players

Three-Point Stance: Big commits, QBs impress, indispensable players

Today's Three-Point Stance runs down last week's big commits, looks at CFB's most integral players and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Commits of the Week: Every Power 5 commit from Aug. 21-27

Commits of the Week: Every Power 5 commit from Aug. 21-27

Get the rundown on all 22 Power 5 commits last week, including Ohio State commit Blue Smith.

 • Aaron Dickens
The Smith Impact

The Smith Impact

Ohio State landed the state of Ohio's top wide receiver prospect on Sunday. What does it mean for the Buckeyes?

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 • Marc Givler
Blue goes Scarlet

Blue goes Scarlet

The Buckeyes have picked up a much anticipated commitment from one of the state's top prospects on Sunday.

 • Marc Givler
DECISION PREVIEW: Blue Smith set to make much-anticipated announcement

DECISION PREVIEW: Blue Smith set to make much-anticipated announcement

It's finally almost that time. On Sunday, Rivals100 receiver Blue Smith, the No. 2 ranked player in Ohio, will make his

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 • Justin Rowland
Notre Dame Commits And Targets In Action Friday Night

Notre Dame Commits And Targets In Action Friday Night

A quick look at where Notre Dame commits and targets will play this weekend.

 • David McKinney
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Smith closing in on decision

Smith closing in on decision

One of Ohio's top prospects discusses his upcoming decision.

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 • Marc Givler
Prospect Report: Powerade 7on7

Prospect Report: Powerade 7on7

The Powerade 7on7 at Dublin Coffman showcased several big-time prospects over the weekend.

 • Marc Givler
Blue Smith making final preparations

Blue Smith making final preparations

Rivals100 ATH Blue Smith has five top contenders and a date for making his college decision in place.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Josh Helmholdt offers his takeaways from Ohio State's talent-stacked Friday Night Lights event.

 • Josh Helmholdt
July Fireworks

July Fireworks

Will the month of July draw some big booms for Ohio State? It looks that way.

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 • Marc Givler
Nation's No. 1 ATH L'Christian Smith Planning Summer Visit To Notre Dame

Nation's No. 1 ATH L'Christian Smith Planning Summer Visit To Notre Dame

Four-star ATH L'Christian "Blue" Smith wants to see South Bend this summer

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 • David McKinney
Smith and Meyer building solid relationship

Smith and Meyer building solid relationship

In-state star L'Christian Smith discusses his latest visit to Ohio State.

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 • Marc Givler
Elite Ohio prospect closing in on decision

Elite Ohio prospect closing in on decision

One of Ohio's elite prospects is making a decision sooner than originally anticipated.

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals100 ATH Recaps Cincy Stop, Others

Rivals100 ATH Recaps Cincy Stop, Others

Rivals100 ATH L’Christian Smith made just three visits this spring, one being to Cincinnati last week. He goes in-depth.

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 • Jason Stamm
Kentucky making serious inroads recruiting the state of Ohio

Kentucky making serious inroads recruiting the state of Ohio

Mark Stoops is doing his best to rebuild Kentucky, and he is leaning on his native state to do so.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Recruits give commit predictions

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Recruits give commit predictions

Where will Kalon Gervin end up? His peers at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Columbus weigh in with their predictions.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Kentucky football flexes its muscle, Big 12 recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Kentucky football flexes its muscle, Big 12 recruiting

Rivals.com Recruiting Director Mike Farrell breaks down Kentucky's recruiting surge, Big 12 recruiting and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Five players to watch

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Five players to watch

L'Christian Smith and multiple other four-stars will be on display against elite competition on Sunday.

 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
L'Christian Smith Includes Michigan In Top Group

L'Christian Smith Includes Michigan In Top Group

Four-star athlete Blue Smith has released a fluid top ten that includes Michigan.

 • Brandon Brown
Rivals100 ATH Blue Smith releases top ten

Rivals100 ATH Blue Smith releases top ten

Rivals100 athlete L'Christian "Blue" Smith of Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne released his top ten list Thursday night.

 • Justin Rowland
Smith looking for clarity from Buckeyes

Smith looking for clarity from Buckeyes

Ohio State will see many of the top in-state prospects in the 2018 class on its campus this weekend for the annual

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 • Marc Givler
L'Christian Smith Wowed By Michigan Visit, Closing In On September Decision

L'Christian Smith Wowed By Michigan Visit, Closing In On September Decision

Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne four-star athlete L'Christian Smith recently took a visit to Michigan and was blown away.

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 • Brandon Brown
Four-Star WR L'Christian Smith Preparing For April Visit To Notre Dame

Four-Star WR L'Christian Smith Preparing For April Visit To Notre Dame

Four-star WR L'Christian Smith will visit Notre Dame for the Blue-Gold game on April 22

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 • David McKinney
Notre Dame Hot Board: Athletes

Notre Dame Hot Board: Athletes

Take a look at what athletes the Irish are recruiting in the 2018 class and where things stand.

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 • Corey Bodden
Michigan Visit One Of L'Christian Smith's Favorites

Michigan Visit One Of L'Christian Smith's Favorites

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 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: A Pair Of Four-Stars On Campus

Michigan Football Recruiting: A Pair Of Four-Stars On Campus

A couple of highly-ranked prospects are checking out Ann Arbor this weekend.

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 • Brandon Brown
Where will the Midwest's best commit in 2018?

Where will the Midwest's best commit in 2018?

Where will the Midwest region's top recruits in the 2018 class commit? We predict destinations for several.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Early Look: 2018 Defensive Targets

Early Look: 2018 Defensive Targets

Notre Dame sits in a good position for several of the nation’s top junior defenders.

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 • Corey Bodden
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
QB Commit Phil Jurkovec Moves Up In Latest 2018 Rivals100 Rankings

QB Commit Phil Jurkovec Moves Up In Latest 2018 Rivals100 Rankings

Phil Jurkovec moves up a couple spots in the latest 2018 Rivals100.

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 • Corey Bodden
Buckeyes have 'an edge' with a top junior

Buckeyes have 'an edge' with a top junior

Saturday's visit has given the Buckeyes an edge with one of the nation's top prospects.

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 • Marc Givler
Top 2018 ATH L'Christian Smith Is 'Very Interested' In Notre Dame

Top 2018 ATH L'Christian Smith Is 'Very Interested' In Notre Dame

Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne four-star L’Christian Smith is hearing from Notre Dame weekly.

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 • Corey Bodden
Could Rivals100 ATH L'Christian Smith be a two-sport star at Pitt?

Could Rivals100 ATH L'Christian Smith be a two-sport star at Pitt?

Could 2018 Rivals100 athlete L'Christian "Blue" Smith be a two-sport star at Pitt? The four-star discusses that and more

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 • Ryan Donnelly
Smith and Buckeyes talking daily

Smith and Buckeyes talking daily

Rivals100 WR/ATH Blue Smith continues to be a priority target for Ohio State.

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 • Marc Givler
Blue Smith targeting fall game visits

Blue Smith targeting fall game visits

The dual-sport responsibilities of Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne 2018 athlete L’Christian Smith has slowed the Rivals100

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like QB Emory Jones, for the class of 2018.

 • Josh Helmholdt
2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

James Cook (left), Emory Jones (center) and Xavier Thomas are new five-stars; QB Trevor Lawrence comes in at No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Rising Junior L’Christian Smith Will Visit Michigan Soon

Rising Junior L’Christian Smith Will Visit Michigan Soon

Huber Heights, Ohio, Wayne four-star L’Christian Smith already holds offers from Michigan, Alabama, Ohio State and more.

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 • Chris Balas
L'Christian Smith goes in-depth on visit, relationships

L'Christian Smith goes in-depth on visit, relationships

2018 Rivals100 Ohio WR L'Christian Smith was on campus at Ohio State again and continues to build relationships.

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 • Ryan Donnelly
Five to watch from 2018: Midwest

Five to watch from 2018: Midwest

It is a strong year for high-end talent in the Midwest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five five-stars sit atop class of 2018 rankings

Five five-stars sit atop class of 2018 rankings

Georgia quarterback Trevor Lawrence is among five five-stars in the first release of the class of 2018 rankings.

 • Staff
Blue Smith not looking to rush the process

Blue Smith not looking to rush the process

Blue Smith is looking to be the next great player out of Huber Heights (Ohio) but will it be football or basketball?

 • Kevin Noon
Smith talks Buckeye offer

Smith talks Buckeye offer

Ohio wide receiver L'Christian Smith talks about his offer from the Buckeyes.

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 • Marc Givler
Michigan Offer Made L'Christian Smith's Day

Michigan Offer Made L'Christian Smith's Day

L'Christian Smith got a Michigan offer taking his total to four. The Wolverines will be a factor in his recruitment.

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 • Brandon Brown
Ohio talent shines at Best of the Midwest

Ohio talent shines at Best of the Midwest

The state of Ohio was very well represented in Indianapolis on Monday at the Best of the Midwest combine.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Underclassmen, such as 2018 standout L'Christian Smith, dominated Monday at Indianapolis' Best of the Midwest Combine.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Smith impresses in Indy

Smith impresses in Indy

2018 Ohio receiver L'Christian Smith talks about his relationship with Braxton Miller and where his recruitment stands.

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 • Marc Givler
Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

The winter camp season kicks off Monday in Indianapolis at the Best of the Midwest combine.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Roundtable: Looking toward 2017 recruiting storylines

Rivals Roundtable: Looking toward 2017 recruiting storylines

Rivals.com analysts look ahead toward the 2017 and 2018 recruiting classes in this week's Rivals Roundtable.

 • Rivals.com
10 for 2018 - Ohio

10 for 2018 - Ohio

Ohio's class of 2018 is beginning to take shape, we're taking an early look at 10 prospects that Buckeye fans need to familiarize themselves with.

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 • Marc Givler
Smith is a special talent

Smith is a special talent

A class of 2018 Ohioan is already generating big-time buzz on the recruiting trail.

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 • Marc Givler
Future Five: Early interest

Future Five: Early interest

More and more, colleges are identifying talented underclassmen like L'Christian Smith. Adam Friedman dives into the Future Five.

 • Adam Friedman