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Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the second-year coaches in the Power Five

Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the second-year coaches in the Power Five

Mario Cristobal went 5-7 in his first year at Miami, his first losing season as a Power Five head coach.

7/18/23
 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

Midwest Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

Four-star Amir Herring is not currently in the Rivals250 but that could change in the next rankings refresh.

1/12/23
 • Clint Cosgrove
All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that emerged

All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that emerged

Four-star running back Justice Haynes has made his case for a fifth star.

1/9/23
 • Clint Cosgrove
All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Auburn signee Kayin Lee was one of several impressive cornerbacks this week in San Antonio.

1/7/23
 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Five East players we're excited to see in the game

All-American Bowl: Five East players we're excited to see in the game

National analyst Clint Cosgrove highlights a few players we might learn more about in an all-star game setting.

1/5/23
 • Clint Cosgrove
All-American Bowl: Brenan Vernon loses weight and plays without fear

All-American Bowl: Brenan Vernon loses weight and plays without fear

"I have no reason to be scared of any of these cats," Vernon said

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1/5/23
 • Kyle Kelly
Three-Point Stance: Gorney's thoughts from San Antonio

Three-Point Stance: Gorney's thoughts from San Antonio

Auburn flipped four-star defensive end Keldric Faulk and he's showing why it was such a huge steal for the Tigers.

1/3/23
 • Adam Gorney
Future Irish: Meet the 2023 recruits who signed with Notre Dame

Future Irish: Meet the 2023 recruits who signed with Notre Dame

Go in-depth to learn more about Notre Dame's 24 signees in the 2023 recruiting class

12/21/22
 • Kyle Kelly
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tennessee commit Nico Iamaleava is the No. 2 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

12/6/22
 • Adam Gorney
Next Up: Comparing DE recruits to college and NFL stars

Next Up: Comparing DE recruits to college and NFL stars

Four-star Matayo Uiagalelei is ranked No. 34 in the 2023 Rivals250.

11/7/22
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten prospects that could finish as five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten prospects that could finish as five-stars

Oklahoma quarterback commit Jackson Arnold is currently ranked No. 21 in the 2023 Rivals250.

10/11/22
 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on 2023 defensive ends

Five thoughts on 2023 defensive ends

Matayo Uiagalelei was unstoppable Friday for the Santa Ana Mater Dei vs. Bellflower St. John Bosco showdown.

10/10/22
 • Adam Gorney
2023 ND DL commit Brenan Vernon preparing for next step as spotlight shines

2023 ND DL commit Brenan Vernon preparing for next step as spotlight shines

Vernon is transcending lofty expectations during his senior season as Notre Dame's top-ranked commit in the 2023 class.

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9/7/22
 • Kyle Kelly
Watch: 2023 Rivals100 Irish DL commit Brenan Vernon in action week three

Watch: 2023 Rivals100 Irish DL commit Brenan Vernon in action week three

Vernon dominated the line of scrimmage in the third game of his senior season.

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9/3/22
 • Kyle Kelly
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten questions for the next rankings refresh

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten questions for the next rankings refresh

Five-star cornerback Cormani McClain could rise to the top spot in the Rivals250 in the next rankings refresh.

8/9/22
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: No. 1 class, first-year coaches, recent commits

Three-Point Stance: No. 1 class, first-year coaches, recent commits

Five-star Carnell Tate is part of an Ohio State class that could finish the 2023 cycle atop the Rivals team rankings.

8/8/22
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Battle in the trenches, Penn State, predictions

Three-Point Stance: Battle in the trenches, Penn State, predictions

Adam Friedman says Notre Dame is hitting it out of the park in regards to recruiting linemen, including Keon Keeley.

7/13/22
 • Adam Friedman
Five thoughts on the 2023 DE class

Five thoughts on the 2023 DE class

Five-star Jayden Wayne is the second-ranked strongside defensive end in the 2023 class.

7/11/22
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

The new Rivals250 for the 2023 class has been released.

6/7/22
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting reset: A look at Notre Dame's plan at defensive line

Recruiting reset: A look at Notre Dame's plan at defensive line

Notre Dame has four defensive line commits in the 2023 class and might not be done adding more.

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5/15/22
 • Kyle Kelly
Fact or Fiction: Dante Moore's draft stock is highest in Midwest

Fact or Fiction: Dante Moore's draft stock is highest in Midwest

Five-star Dante Moore is ranked No. 6 in the 2023 Rivals250.

5/10/22
 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs that should be pleased

New five-star Keon Keeley headlines a Notre Dame class that is shaping up to be loaded with talent.

2/16/22
 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Four-star Justice Haynes continues to compete for the top spot in the 2023 running back rankings.

2/15/22
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could sign the top 2023 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could sign the top 2023 class

Five-star Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class, and could help push Alabama or UGA to No. 1.

2/8/22
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the top DE in the 2023 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the top DE in the 2023 class?

Five-star David Hicks could be the best non-quarterback prospect in the entire 2023 class.

12/2/21
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Jayden Wayne earned his fifth star during this rankings cycle.

12/2/21
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Five schools that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five schools that should be pleased

Ohio State, with elite 2023 athlete Alex Styles, has some major talent coming through the pipeline.

11/30/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the new Rivals250 ranking for the 2023 class.

11/30/21
 • Adam Gorney
Vans and ‘The Dream Team’ led Brenan Vernon to Notre Dame

Vans and ‘The Dream Team’ led Brenan Vernon to Notre Dame

With the help of shared love over Vans shoes, the Fighting Irish staff landed elite defensive end Brenan Vernon.

11/19/21
 • Mike Singer
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 1-20 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 1-20 in the 2023 Rivals250

Five-star Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

11/15/21
 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

CJ Hicks is one of two five-star linebackers from Ohio.

8/25/21
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 DL rankings

Four-star Keon Keeley is part of a stellar defensive line class for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

8/12/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Oklahoma has an early grip on the nation's top 2023 recruiting haul, which includes Malachi Nelson.

8/11/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: What pushed Arch Manning over the top to No. 1

Tuesdays with Gorney: What pushed Arch Manning over the top to No. 1

Five-star Arch Manning is the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

8/10/21
 • Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: Darren Agu backs off pledge to Notre Dame

Sting Factor: Darren Agu backs off pledge to Notre Dame

The tall, raw athlete has more than 30 options to consider now.

7/14/21
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Singer
Fact or Fiction: Cade Klubnik is the second-best QB in 2022 class

Fact or Fiction: Cade Klubnik is the second-best QB in 2022 class

Four-star quarterback Cade Klubnik committed to Clemson in March.

7/6/21
 • Adam Gorney
Brenan Vernon Opens Up On Notre Dame Commitment: ‘It Totally Suits Me’

Brenan Vernon Opens Up On Notre Dame Commitment: ‘It Totally Suits Me’

While pundits believed he was headed to Ohio State, the elite prospect fell in love with Notre Dame.

7/2/21
 • Mike Singer
Elite 2023 DE Brenan Vernon Commits To Notre Dame Football

Elite 2023 DE Brenan Vernon Commits To Notre Dame Football

The Fighting Irish pulled off a stunner when the Ohio defensive end picked them over the home-state Buckeyes.

6/29/21
 • Mike Singer
10 Things To Know: DE Brenan Vernon Chooses Notre Dame Over Ohio State

10 Things To Know: DE Brenan Vernon Chooses Notre Dame Over Ohio State

Irish defensive line coach Mike Elston was crucial in the upset recruiting win.

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6/29/21
 • Mike Singer
Notre Dame In Early On 2023 Top-10 Recruit

Notre Dame In Early On 2023 Top-10 Recruit

Mentor (Ohio) High's Brenan Vernon is a top of the board target for the Irish in the 2023 cycle.

5/23/21
 • Mike Singer
Top-10 sophomore on Rivals talks Larry Johnson, visit plans

Top-10 sophomore on Rivals talks Larry Johnson, visit plans

Coveted sophomore out of Ohio referred to Larry Johnson as a "guru," and plans on visiting Columbus this summer.

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4/12/21
 • Joseph Hastings
Five questions about the 2023 DL rankings

Five questions about the 2023 DL rankings

Can Francis Mauigoa show enough improvement to earn five-star status?

4/9/21
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be next five-star DE?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be next five-star DE?

Peter Woods checked in at No. 5 overall in the inaugural 2023 class ranking.

4/1/21
 • Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman, Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Defensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Defensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Five-star Lebbeus Overton is one of 44 prospects featured in this edition of the Recruiting Rumor Mill.

4/1/21
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Three positions that stand out

Rivals Rankings Week: Three positions that stand out

The 2023 class seems to be loaded up at the tight end, defensive end and guard positions.

3/31/21
 • Josh Helmholdt
What do the FutureCast predictions say for Ohio State targets?

What do the FutureCast predictions say for Ohio State targets?

BuckeyeGrove examines Ohio State targets that the FutureCast predictions favor the Buckeyes for at this time.

1/8/21
 • Joseph Hastings
Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 players, prospects to watch, Top 25

Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 players, prospects to watch, Top 25

Tyler Vaughns is missing a chance to boost his draft stock this fall.

8/20/20
 • Mike Farrell