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College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

Blake Corum is one of 44 former four-star prospects on Michigan's roster.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Young QB recruits, impact college freshmen, more

Three-Point Stance: Young QB recruits, impact college freshmen, more

Prep QB Ennio Yapoor - who has started at the varsity level since the eighth grade - is off to a fast start in Florida.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Three-Point Stance: Recruiting in the SEC, Tampa, Alabama

Three-Point Stance: Recruiting in the SEC, Tampa, Alabama

With their move to the SEC, Texas and Oklahoma are likely to have even more success in recruiting the Southeast.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 RBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 RBs

Kameron Davis holds the top spot - for now. He's coming off an impressive junior season

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore signed with UCLA in December.

 • Adam Friedman
Southeast Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

Southeast Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

Will five-star Cormani McClain remain the highest-ranked prospect in the Southeast Region?

 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: What we learned in Orlando and San Antonio

Tuesdays with Gorney: What we learned in Orlando and San Antonio

Five-star Oklahoma quarterback signee Jackson Arnold impressed at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Game Week: Five teams that should be pleased

UA Game Week: Five teams that should be pleased

Oklahoma signee Jackson Arnold was one of several future Sooners who shined at the all-star event.

 • Ryan Wright
UA Game Week: Top offensive performers by position

UA Game Week: Top offensive performers by position

Wide receiver Zachariah Branch showed that he's a legit playmaker with his receiving skills and two great punt returns.

 • Adam Friedman
UA Game Week: Survey on impact of conference realignment

UA Game Week: Survey on impact of conference realignment

Uncommitted five-star TE Duce Robinson said he thinks the changes are exciting.

 • Adam Friedman
Texas signees, targets discuss the pull of playing with Arch Manning

Texas signees, targets discuss the pull of playing with Arch Manning

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Cormani McClain's recruitment is a hot topic at the UA Game

Cormani McClain's recruitment is a hot topic at the UA Game

Five-star cornerback Cormani McClain is ranked No. 3 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Game: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment

UA Game: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment

UCF signee John Walker said his choice to pick the Knights over Florida was "really close."

 • Adam Gorney
UA Game: Prospects' interview videos from Orlando

UA Game: Prospects' interview videos from Orlando

Running back Cedric Baxter and several other elite prospects talk to Rivals from the all-star game in Orlando.

 • Rivals.com
Respect My Decision: UA All-America Game

Respect My Decision: UA All-America Game

Adam Gorney sits down with some of the top prospects in attendance at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • David Berry and Adam Gorney
Sark is bringing in DUDES

Sark is bringing in DUDES

Texas is bringing in high-level talent in the 2023 recruiting class.

 • Cole Patterson
National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

Nick Saban's Alabama class ranks No. 6 in the all-time Rivals rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Southeast Spotlight: Five Early Signing Period predictions

Southeast Spotlight: Five Early Signing Period predictions

Damon Wilson could help sway the team rankings in favor of Georgia.

 • Ryan Wright
Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on Flip Watch

Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on Flip Watch

Will Georgia fans get their wish and see the Bulldogs lure RB Justice Haynes away from Alabama?

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: States with the most Rivals250 players

Rivals Rankings Week: States with the most Rivals250 players

David Hicks Jr. represents Texas, which retains bragging rights.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Texas commit Cedric Baxter skyrockets in Rivals rankings

Texas commit Cedric Baxter skyrockets in Rivals rankings

Longhorns commits saw movement in the latest update of the Rivals250 rankings.

 • Cole Patterson
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Fifteen biggest risers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Fifteen biggest risers in the Rivals250

The latest update to the 2023 Rivals250 includes several big movers.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Jackson Arnold is the best QB in the 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Jackson Arnold is the best QB in the 2023 class

Four-star quarterback Jackson Arnold committed to Oklahoma in January.

 • Adam Gorney
FSU, Florida, and Miami after four-star 2023 Texas RB commit Cedric Baxter

FSU, Florida, and Miami after four-star 2023 Texas RB commit Cedric Baxter

Edgewater 2023 four-star RB Cedric Baxter covers recruiting interests from Florida, Florida State, and Miami.

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 • Ryan Wright and Ryan Rivera
Cedric Baxter wants to be "one of the best" to play at Texas

Cedric Baxter wants to be "one of the best" to play at Texas

Cedric Baxter goes in-depth on Texas commitment, relationship with Tashard Choice, and more.

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 • Cole Patterson
Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame locked up Peyton Bowen with Clemson win

Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame locked up Peyton Bowen with Clemson win

Four-star safety Peyton Bowen has been committed to Notre Dame since Jan. 1.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visitors recap seismic weekend in college football

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visitors recap seismic weekend in college football

Five-star Jeremiah Smith visited Miami this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Weekend recruiting buzz: Several big visits on tap

Weekend recruiting buzz: Several big visits on tap

Five-star Jeremiah Smith is one of several top prospects who will be visiting Miami this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Weekend recruiting buzz: Ten big visits on tap

Weekend recruiting buzz: Ten big visits on tap

QB Jadyn Davis is just one of the top prospects who will be visiting Michigan as the Wolverines host Michigan State.

 • Adam Gorney
FSU official coming, four-star RB Cedric Baxter still firm with Texas

FSU official coming, four-star RB Cedric Baxter still firm with Texas

Texas four-star running back commit Cedric Baxter previews Florida State official visit.

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 • Ryan Wright
Southeast Spotlight: Five teams that need a strong close to 2023

Southeast Spotlight: Five teams that need a strong close to 2023

Auburn coach Bryan Harsin is in serious need of some recruiting wins down the stretch.

 • Ryan Wright
Flip watch: Rivals250 prospects who could change their decisions

Flip watch: Rivals250 prospects who could change their decisions

Will Texas A&M's disappointing start make five-star LB Anthony Hill question his commitment to the Aggies?

 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on the 2023 running backs

Five thoughts on the 2023 running backs

Will Rueben Owens lock down the top spot at the position?

 • Adam Gorney
Future Horns: Cedric Baxter shows out

Future Horns: Cedric Baxter shows out

Recapping how Texas commits performed last week in the Lone Star State and beyond.

 • Cole Patterson
Six important visits to watch this weekend as games get going

Six important visits to watch this weekend as games get going

Alabama commit Justice Haynes, Texas pledge Cedric Baxter and other high-profile players are taking visits this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Texas four-star RB commit Cedric Baxter previews Florida unofficial

Texas four-star RB commit Cedric Baxter previews Florida unofficial

Texas 2023 tailback commit Cedric Baxter updates recruiting ahead of Florida Gators visit.

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 • Ryan Wright and Ryan Rivera
Tracking the Talent: Week one of Texas High School Football is here

Tracking the Talent: Week one of Texas High School Football is here

Several Texas commits and top targets kick off their season this week.

 • Cole Patterson
ACC Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

ACC Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

Four-star defensive lineman Gabriel Harris decommitted from Florida State in June.

 • Adam Gorney
UT RB commit Cedric Baxter equally impressive on and off the field

UT RB commit Cedric Baxter equally impressive on and off the field

Texas picked up a big pledge from RB Cedric Baxter recently. His head coach talks about what makes Baxter so special.

 • Jason Suchomel
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Commitment Breakdown: Texas lands four-star Florida RB Cedric Baxter

Commitment Breakdown: Texas lands four-star Florida RB Cedric Baxter

What are the Texas Longhorns getting in four-star RB commit Cedric Baxter.

 • Ryan Wright
Texas continues to stockpile high-level skill talent in 2023 class

Texas continues to stockpile high-level skill talent in 2023 class

Cedric Baxter is the latest big-time offensive talent to commit to the Longhorns.

 • Cole Patterson
Longhorns land elite OOS RB Cedric Baxter

Longhorns land elite OOS RB Cedric Baxter

Texas continues its impressive recruiting run with elite RB Cedric Baxter announcing his commitment moments ago.

 • Jason Suchomel
August shaping up to be successful month of recruiting for Longhorns

August shaping up to be successful month of recruiting for Longhorns

Looking at what could be a strong month on the recruiting trail for Texas.

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 • Cole Patterson
WATCH: Four-Star Running Back Cedric Baxter Breaks Down His Top Schools

WATCH: Four-Star Running Back Cedric Baxter Breaks Down His Top Schools

Miami currently does not have a running back committed to the 2023 class.  Could Cedric Baxter be the first?

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 • Marcus Benjamin
Tuesdays with Gorney: A look at the top of 2023 position groups

Tuesdays with Gorney: A look at the top of 2023 position groups

Malachi Nelson has been fantastic over the past few months. Does that necessitate a change at the top?

 • Adam Gorney
Longhorns closing in on key remaining targets

Longhorns closing in on key remaining targets

Top targets on the Longhorns' board are closing in on decisions.

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 • Cole Patterson
Arch Madness: The recruiting impact for Texas

Arch Madness: The recruiting impact for Texas

Looking at the recruiting impact that Arch Manning to Texas could have for the Longhorns.

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 • Cole Patterson
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Busy June continues across the country

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Busy June continues across the country

Four-star Ole Miss commit Jordan Lockhart visited Alabama recently.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 RBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 RBs

Four-star Rueben Owens II is the No. 1 running back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Where Texas Longhorns commits, top targets land in updated Rivals250

Where Texas Longhorns commits, top targets land in updated Rivals250

Texas commits and recruiting targets are found all over the updated Rivals250 for the 2023 cycle.

 • Cole Patterson
Florida RB Cedric Baxter sets Texas official, adds Alabama to top schools

Florida RB Cedric Baxter sets Texas official, adds Alabama to top schools

Florida four-star RB Cedric Baxter sets an official to Texas and shakes up top schools list.

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 • Ryan Wright
Alabama re-enters the race for Rivals100 RB

Alabama re-enters the race for Rivals100 RB

The Crimson Tide has made a big move for elite recruit.

 • Andrew Bone
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 RBs

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 RBs

Four-star Justice Haynes is the top-ranked running back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Edgewater four-star RB Cedric Baxter setting five official visits

Edgewater four-star RB Cedric Baxter setting five official visits

Florida 2023 four-star RB Cedric Baxter updates his top-five schools and upcoming visit schedule.

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 • Ryan Wright
Recruiting Roundup: Arkansas Adds QB of the Future, Lose Speedy WR Commit

Recruiting Roundup: Arkansas Adds QB of the Future, Lose Speedy WR Commit

It was one crazy week on the trail for Arkansas. From a de-commitment to the QB of the future, here's what to know.

 • Alex Trader
Four-star RB Cedric Baxter breaks down top five

Four-star RB Cedric Baxter breaks down top five

Four-star running back Cedric Baxter is down to five schools and the next steps are still being figured out.

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 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: Four-star RB Cedric Baxter

Ranking the Contenders: Four-star RB Cedric Baxter

Four-star running back Cedric Baxter announced a top five over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
What the commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas

What the commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas

Breaking down what the two commitments of Tre Wisner and Ryan Niblett mean for Texas and the 2023 recruiting class.

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 • Cole Patterson
Fact or Fiction: Georgia is a leader for Richard Young

Fact or Fiction: Georgia is a leader for Richard Young

Four-star running back Richard Young is ranked No. 28 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Ryan Wright
An inside look: The situation with RB Cedric Baxter coming off his UM visit

An inside look: The situation with RB Cedric Baxter coming off his UM visit

We caught up with 4-star RB Cedric Baxter’s father on Friday for an inside look at just where things stand here.

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 • Matt Shodell
Teammates Baxter, Magee wowed by Cane visit on Thursday

Teammates Baxter, Magee wowed by Cane visit on Thursday

The Canes had a couple of bigtime Orlando teammates on campus Thursday. We have your update.

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 • Gary Ferman
Off Ohio State visit, Rivals100 RB Cedric Baxter updates recruiting

Off Ohio State visit, Rivals100 RB Cedric Baxter updates recruiting

Rivals100 RB Cedric Baxter updates half-dozen March college football recruiting visits.

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 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: How things may shake out with top RBs

Tuesdays with Gorney: How things may shake out with top RBs

Justice Haynes is the top-ranked running back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
UK OC Rich Scangarello will check on big play threat Asaad Waseem soon

UK OC Rich Scangarello will check on big play threat Asaad Waseem soon

Wide receiver Asaad Waseem visited Kentucky and several other schools he's interested in this spring.

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 • Justin Rowland
RCS New Orleans: How Rivals camp, other events will impact rankings

RCS New Orleans: How Rivals camp, other events will impact rankings

Kaleb Jackson is doing his part to shake up the running back rankings after a strong performance in New Orleans.

 • Adam Friedman, Adam Gorney, Nick Harris
Florida is a hotbed for 2023 RBs

Florida is a hotbed for 2023 RBs

Richard Young is the top-ranked running back in the Sunshine State, which is loaded at the position in 2023.

 • Ryan Wright
RCS New Orleans: Analysts' commitment predictions

RCS New Orleans: Analysts' commitment predictions

Our analysts believe that Baylor seems to have the edge in Matthew Fobbs-White's recruitment at this point.

 • Adam Gorney, Clint Cosgrove, Nick Harris
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts after four days in Louisiana

Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts after four days in Louisiana

Quarterback Eli Holstein decommitted from Texas A&M earlier this month.

 • Adam Gorney
4-star RB Cedric Baxter takes 2-day Cane visit: "It was amazing"

4-star RB Cedric Baxter takes 2-day Cane visit: "It was amazing"

Find out what high profile RB Cedric Baxter and his father are talking about with the 4-star coming off a 2-day UM visit

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 • Matt Shodell
Fact or Fiction: Richard Young is a top-two RB in the 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Richard Young is a top-two RB in the 2023 class

Four-star Richard Young is currently the second-ranked running back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 RBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 RBs

Justice Haynes, a power back with excellent speed, sits atop the running back and all-purpose back rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama Crimson Tide 2023 Big Board: Running back

Alabama Crimson Tide 2023 Big Board: Running back

An in-depth look at the top targets at the position.

 • Andrew Bone
UCF makes the cut for local superstar Cedric Baxter Jr.

UCF makes the cut for local superstar Cedric Baxter Jr.

UCF has made the top seven for one of the best players in the nation.

 • Brandon Helwig
Recruiting Roundup: A surprise addition to the 2023 class and new offers

Recruiting Roundup: A surprise addition to the 2023 class and new offers

From a surprise commitment to hoops commits showing out, here's everything you need to know about Arkansas' recruiting.

 • Alex Trader
2023 Arkansas Football Big Board - Running Backs

2023 Arkansas Football Big Board - Running Backs

HawgBeat takes a look at Arkansas' top running back targets for 2023.

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 • Alex Trader
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 RB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 RB rankings

Most of the top running backs remain uncommitted, but four-star RB Sedrick Irvin has given his pledge to Notre Dame.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest movers in 2023 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest movers in 2023 Rivals250

The new Rivals250 has been released for the 2023 class.

 • Adam Friedman
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama extends a trio of offers in Florida

Alabama extends a trio of offers in Florida

The Crimson Tide staying busy in the Sunshine State.

 • Andrew Bone
Recruit Reaction: Anthony Richardson steals the show in UF's season opener

Recruit Reaction: Anthony Richardson steals the show in UF's season opener

Nearly 20 prospects share their thoughts on the Gators' season-opening victory.

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 • Corey Bender, Donavon Keiser
Cookout Notebook: Tidbits from Arkansas' recruiting weekend

Cookout Notebook: Tidbits from Arkansas' recruiting weekend

Arkansas hosted about 20 top prospects for a recruiting cookout this weekend.

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 • Andrew Hutchinson
Former FSU commit returns to Gainesville: 'It was a really great visit.'

Former FSU commit returns to Gainesville: 'It was a really great visit.'

One of the Gators' top running back targets in the class of 2023 is Cedric Baxter Jr.

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 • Conner Clarke
Edgewater four-star RB Cedric Baxter Jr. has 'amazing' visit to UCF

Edgewater four-star RB Cedric Baxter Jr. has 'amazing' visit to UCF

UCF welcomed one of the best players in Florida to campus on Wednesday.

 • Brandon Helwig
Recent FSU decommit, four-star RB Baxter visits Georgia Tech

Recent FSU decommit, four-star RB Baxter visits Georgia Tech

Edgewater HS (Fla.) four-star 2023 athlete Cedric Baxter was an early commit for the new Florida State staff almost a

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 • Russell Johnson
Pair of 4-star recruits take Friday visit to UM, meet with coaches, players

Pair of 4-star recruits take Friday visit to UM, meet with coaches, players

Payton Kirkland and Cedric Baxter were on UM’s campus today. The situation here? Read on.

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 • Matt Shodell
Four-Star Friday: Introducing 10 new four-stars in the 2023 class

Four-Star Friday: Introducing 10 new four-stars in the 2023 class

Cornerback Christian Gray impressed at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Indianapolis last month.

 • Adam Friedman
Recent FSU decommit Cedric Baxter Jr. sets GT visit

Recent FSU decommit Cedric Baxter Jr. sets GT visit

For those who follow recruiting in the Southeast, the name Cedric Baxter Jr. is likely not a new one.A 2023 running

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 • Russell Johnson
Baxter Jr. eager to learn more about Leach, Mississippi State

Baxter Jr. eager to learn more about Leach, Mississippi State

For those who follow recruiting in the Southeast, the name Cedric Baxter Jr. is likely not a new name. A 2023 

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 • Russell Johnson
RB target with offer set for June 1 Miami visit

RB target with offer set for June 1 Miami visit

This 2023 RB target is talking with Eric Hickson and his first college visit is set to Miami. Where do things stand?

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 • Gary Ferman
Former FSU commit details offer from Gators, has visit scheduled

Former FSU commit details offer from Gators, has visit scheduled

One of Florida's latest offerees has a cousin who previously suited up for the Gators.

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 • Corey Bender
New Virginia Tech football offer: Cedric Baxter

New Virginia Tech football offer: Cedric Baxter

Virginia Tech has offered Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater 2023 athlete Cedric Baxter. Here's a quick look at him.

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 • Tim Sullivan
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Two-team race for 2023 five-star QB?

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Two-team race for 2023 five-star QB?

Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson is the second-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Notre Dame Represents Big Offer For 2023 Florida State Commit

Notre Dame Represents Big Offer For 2023 Florida State Commit

In February, the Fighting Irish recruited the running back position in a big way, including offering 2023 Cedric Baxter

 • Mason Plummer
Simmons: Big names shine in Florida state championship games

Simmons: Big names shine in Florida state championship games

All eyes are on Terrence Lewis as his decision day approaches on Jan. 2.

 • Chad Simmons