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QB dominoes continue to fall as big names make bigger moves

QB dominoes continue to fall as big names make bigger moves

The quarterback news continues and was ramped up even more when Jonas Williams flipped to USC.

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7H AGO
 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

ACC Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

Four-star quarterback Dereon Coleman committed to Miami in July.

2D AGO
 • John Garcia Jr.
Father of 2026 five-star QB Brady Smigiel: ‘He knows what he’s doing’

Father of 2026 five-star QB Brady Smigiel: ‘He knows what he’s doing’

The Newbury Park head coach shared why he’s offering less of his voice at this stage of the recruiting process.

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4D AGO
 • Tracy McDannald
Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

The updated Rivals250 for the 2026 class has been released.

19D AGO
 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz continues to flow from massive weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz continues to flow from massive weekend

Five-star athlete Brandon Arrington visited Oregon over the weekend.

1/29/25
 • Adam Gorney
Predicting where the top uncommitted QBs in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

Predicting where the top uncommitted QBs in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

USC is the leader in the clubhouse for five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons.

1/27/25
 • Adam Gorney
UCLA in mix for five-star QB Brady Smigiel after Florida St. de-commitment

UCLA in mix for five-star QB Brady Smigiel after Florida St. de-commitment

The Bruins are in the running for the local 2026 standout, according to Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney.

1/26/25
 • Tracy McDannald
Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel reopens recruitment

Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel reopens recruitment

Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel reopened his recruitment on Sunday.

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1/26/25
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits keeping 2026, 2027 prospects busy

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits keeping 2026, 2027 prospects busy

Five-star Florida State quarterback commit Brady Smigiel recently visited Washington.

1/15/25
 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's Predictions: Underwood vs. St. Clair, 2025 TEs, 2026 QBs

Gorney's Predictions: Underwood vs. St. Clair, 2025 TEs, 2026 QBs

Could Michigan signee Bryce Underwood end up No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250 based on his college practices so far?

12/28/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Class of 2026 quarterback Jared Curtis added his fifth star in this week's rankings refresh.

12/18/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Position-by-position thoughts on the 2026 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Position-by-position thoughts on the 2026 Rivals250

The recruiting focus now turns to the 2026 class, as we refresh our Rivals250 with a postseason rankings update.

12/17/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

The 2025 class is mostly in the books, so now we turn our attention to the class of 2026 with a rankings refresh.

12/16/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Several programs are trying to flip five-star QB Brady Smigiel away from his Florida State commitment.

12/16/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day

Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis had been committed to Ohio State but Michigan is now pushing for his pledge.

12/9/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback rolls in from big weekend visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback rolls in from big weekend visits

UCLA and Washington are still pursuing Florida State quarterback commit Brady Smigiel.

9/11/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: The biggest decisions and debates

Rivals Rankings Week: The biggest decisions and debates

Deuce Geralds was extremely impressive at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

8/24/24
 • Staff
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 ranking for the 2026 class has been updated.

8/20/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: How ACC programs were impacted

Rivals Five-Star: How ACC programs were impacted

Four-star quarterback Tramell Jones led an impressive contingent of Florida State commits at the Rivals Five-Star.

7/5/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Five-star LSU commit Harlem Berry played like the No. 1 RB in the 2025 Rivals250 at the Rivals Five-Star.

7/3/24
 • Adam Friedman
UA Future 50: Rankings impact

UA Future 50: Rankings impact

Kenneth Goodwin is currently listed as an outside linebacker but he may be better suited to play inside linebacker.

6/30/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: Breaking down the quarterbacks

Rivals Five-Star: Breaking down the quarterbacks

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

6/27/24
 • Adam Gorney
The latest on weekend visitors, 2026 QB carousel spinning out of control

The latest on weekend visitors, 2026 QB carousel spinning out of control

Ohio State is "in it" for top defensive line priority Malik Autry after his official visit with the Buckeyes.

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6/25/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

It will be very interesting to see how class of 2026 five-star Keenyi Pepe handles elite competition this week.

6/24/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: ACC programs paying close attention

Rivals Five-Star: ACC programs paying close attention

Four-star running back Gideon Davidson committed to Clemson last June.

6/23/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
Florida State lands commitment of five-star QB Brady Smigiel

Florida State lands commitment of five-star QB Brady Smigiel

Florida State landed a commitment from 2026 five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel on Saturday.

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6/22/24
 • Adam Gorney
QB Dominoes: What recent commitments mean for 2026 recruiting

QB Dominoes: What recent commitments mean for 2026 recruiting

How much did Michigan's latest commitment impact where five-star QB Brady Smigiel might choose?

6/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Five QB storylines to follow in Jacksonville

Rivals Five-Star: Five QB storylines to follow in Jacksonville

The No. 1 player in the country, QB Julian Lewis, will be in Jacksonville for the Rivals Five-Star next week.

6/17/24
 • Adam Gorney
College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

Midnight has arrived which means college coaches can officially call and text 2026 prospects.

6/15/24
 • Adam Gorney
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star will be held June 25-26 with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars playing host.

6/7/24
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive linemen

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has a firm hold on the top spot in the 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

6/6/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Five-star Ryder Lyons is now the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

6/5/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart remains atop the refreshed 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

6/4/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

We kicked off another Rivals Rankings Week – this time focused on the 2026 class – with the Five-Star Countdown.

6/3/24
 • Adam Gorney
QB Dominoes: Recent pledges will have a ripple effect in 2026 class

QB Dominoes: Recent pledges will have a ripple effect in 2026 class

Five-star Ryder Lyons is the top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

6/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: First massive visit weekend is on deck

Recruiting Rumor Mill: First massive visit weekend is on deck

Four-star defensive back Jireh Edwards is fresh off of a recent visit to Tennessee.

5/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays With Gorney: Steve Clarkson QB Retreat

Tuesdays With Gorney: Steve Clarkson QB Retreat

Bear Bachmeier was one of the stars at the annual Steve Clarkson QB Retreat.

5/28/24
 • Adam Gorney
Five-star QB Brady Smigiel still getting serious attention

Five-star QB Brady Smigiel still getting serious attention

Five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel is talking to a lot of top coaches and has some major visits planned.

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5/8/24
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

West Spotlight: Quarterback storylines to follow this spring

Four-star Husan Longstreet is the highest-ranked uncommitted quarterback in the 2025 class.

3/29/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 quarterbacks

Five-star Brady Smigiel is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

3/20/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2026 class.

3/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the three new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the three new five-stars

Three new five-stars have been added to the 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

3/18/24
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

The Rivals Rankings Week for 2026 begins today with a Five-Star Countdown, as the group has grown to seven.

3/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who could unseat Jahkeem Stewart in the 2026 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who could unseat Jahkeem Stewart in the 2026 class?

Five-star offensive lineman Keenyi Pepe is currently ranked No. 4 in the 2026 class.

3/17/24
 • Staff
Top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel not rushing commitment

Top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel not rushing commitment

Top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel has a big round of visits coming up.

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3/13/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Ryder Lyons impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

3/12/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding QBs

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Recruiting Rumor Mill surrounding QBs

A pair of Big Ten programs have emerged as the favorites for four-star quarterback Madden Iamaleava.

3/11/24
 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's Takeaways: QBs impress at Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles

Gorney's Takeaways: QBs impress at Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles

Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel is ranked No. 13 in the 2026 class.

3/10/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects preparing to hit the road

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects preparing to hit the road

Four-star Brady Smigiel, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 class, will take four visits in the coming weeks.

3/4/24
 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the top QBs in the 2026 class

Breaking down the top QBs in the 2026 class

Landon Duckworth is the only committed prospect among the top 10 quarterbacks in the 2026 class.

3/4/24
 • Adam Gorney
Brady Smigiel lands Ohio State offer, key visits shaping up in March

Brady Smigiel lands Ohio State offer, key visits shaping up in March

Ohio State offers a probable 2026 five-star, key vsiits get set for March and Chris Henry lands at Mater Dei.

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2/19/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Five-star Winston Watkins has hit the reset button on his recruitment following his decommitment from Colorado.

2/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting notebook: Checking in with Cal targets on the road

Recruiting notebook: Checking in with Cal targets on the road

Several Bears targets discuss where things stand with the program heading into the spring.

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2/14/24
 • Matt Moreno
Who did Michigan State offer in January?

Who did Michigan State offer in January?

A comprehensive list of every prospect Michigan State offered in January.

2/1/24
 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Top-ranked 2026 QB Brady Smigiel feeling great after Notre Dame junior day

Top-ranked 2026 QB Brady Smigiel feeling great after Notre Dame junior day

Notre Dame football 2026 four-star QB target Brady Smigiel discusses his junior day experience.

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1/20/24
 • Charleston Bowles
BC's Latest Football Offers

BC's Latest Football Offers

College coaches are out on the road doing recruiting work. They're visiting high schools, talking to coaches, and

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1/17/24
 • Justin Rowland
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on the 2026 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on the 2026 rankings

Class of 2026 standout Jahkeem Stewart has already visited Texas, Florida State, USC and Oregon.

9/12/23
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

Jordon Davison might see his role change, but the 2025 standout should continue to make a big impact as a junior.

8/11/23
 • Adam Gorney
Michigan makes big early impression on QB Brady Smigiel

Michigan makes big early impression on QB Brady Smigiel

Michigan position coach Kirk Campbell has made a big impression on 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel.

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6/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
2026 QB Brady Smigiel thrilled to learn about Notre Dame following offer

2026 QB Brady Smigiel thrilled to learn about Notre Dame following offer

2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel eager to learn about Notre Dame's legacy after offer.

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5/17/23
 • Charleston Bowles
New Virginia Tech football offer: Brady Smigiel

New Virginia Tech football offer: Brady Smigiel

Virginia Tech has offered Newbury Park (Calif.) 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel. Here's a quick look at him.

4/22/23
 • Tim Sullivan
Big 10 visit blows away top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel

Big 10 visit blows away top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel

Top 2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel took a weekend trip to Michigan and he had an excellent time.

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4/5/23
 • Adam Gorney
2026 QB Brady Smigiel connects with Kirk Campbell: 'Coach is special'

2026 QB Brady Smigiel connects with Kirk Campbell: 'Coach is special'

2026 quarterback Brady Smigiel connects with Kirk Campbell on his visit.

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4/3/23
 • Josh Henschke