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Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who signed with Ohio State, reminds us of Justin Fields at the same stage.

 • Adam Gorney
Mahomes, Jackson highlight group of playoff QBs that are Rivals Camp alums

Mahomes, Jackson highlight group of playoff QBs that are Rivals Camp alums

Patrick Mahomes is one of seven NFL playoff quarterbacks that are alums of the Rivals Camp Series.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Rewind: Current NFL and college stars as recruits

Rankings Rewind: Current NFL and college stars as recruits

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud won Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.

 • Adam Friedman
How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a former three-star prospect and a Rivals Camp Series alum.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have won three of the last five Super Bowls.

 • Adam Gorney
Questions surround Harbaugh,  Michigan amid sign-stealing probe

Questions surround Harbaugh, Michigan amid sign-stealing probe

Coach Jim Harbaugh is remaining mostly mum on the subject, but more elements of the investigation are coming to light.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: Class of 2021

Five-Star Checkup: Class of 2021

QB Quinn Ewers, the No. 1 overall ranked player in his class, is performing at a high level for undefeated Texas.

 • Adam Gorney
RCS rewind: Check out AFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

RCS rewind: Check out AFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

Ten of the 16 starting QBs in the AFC are Rivals Camp Series alums.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Missouri, Big Ten predictions, 2026 Midwest recruits

Three-Point Stance: Missouri, Big Ten predictions, 2026 Midwest recruits

Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz and his staff deserve praise for landing in-state five-star Williams Nwaneri.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Temple recruiting target Jayden Dixon-Veal learned from C.J. Stroud

Temple recruiting target Jayden Dixon-Veal learned from C.J. Stroud

The JUCO wide receiver talked to OwlScoop.com about Temple and his recruitment.

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 • Declan Landis
Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 must do a better job of keeping talent home

Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 must do a better job of keeping talent home

Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, played high school football in California.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Six lessons from the 2023 NFL Draft

Tuesdays with Gorney: Six lessons from the 2023 NFL Draft

Former five-star Bijan Robinson was the first running back selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a surprising top-15 pick in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

The opening round of the NFL Draft is in the books. Adam Gorney gives his grade for each pick.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: NCAA rules, Arch Manning, five-star candidates

Three-Point Stance: NCAA rules, Arch Manning, five-star candidates

Texas freshman Arch Manning did not put up eye-popping numbers in the Longhorns' spring game.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 2 CJ Stroud

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 2 CJ Stroud

Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud was ranked No. 51 in the 2020 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State's dominant receiver run is showing no signs of slowing down

Ohio State's dominant receiver run is showing no signs of slowing down

Marvin Harrison, Jr. caught 77 passes for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Five programs that should be pleased

Four-star linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa stood out Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

 • Adam Gorney and Clint Cosgrove
Three-Point Stance: Duce Robinson, Bryce Young, 2026 West prospects

Three-Point Stance: Duce Robinson, Bryce Young, 2026 West prospects

The waiting game continues for Duce Robinson's decision.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: Pac-12 memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: Pac-12 memories, storylines, hits and misses

Oregon DB Christian Gonzalez is one of six Ducks who has been invited to the combine.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Deion Sanders' recent comments regarding the parents of quarterbacks missed the mark.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young could be the first quarterback selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: Big Ten memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: Big Ten memories, storylines, hits and misses

Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is one of five former five-star Big Ten products headed to the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Touching on the big recruiting storylines

Tuesdays with Gorney: Touching on the big recruiting storylines

Cormani McClain visited Colorado over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Dante Moore reflects on the wild ride that was his recruitment

Dante Moore reflects on the wild ride that was his recruitment

The five-star quarterback had more than his share of twists and turns before landing at UCLA.

 • Adam Gorney
Next Up: Comparing QB recruits to college and NFL stars

Next Up: Comparing QB recruits to college and NFL stars

Four-star quarterback Avery Johnson committed to Kansas State in July.

 • Adam Gorney
How the Big Ten's best players would be rated in Madden

How the Big Ten's best players would be rated in Madden

Our look at the college players that would have the highest EA Sports Madden ratings continues with the Big Ten.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Big Ten spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Ohio State leads the Big Ten in terms of the high school star rankings of its starters with players such as CJ Stroud.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Bryce Young was Rivals' No. 1 QB in the 2020 class, and he's continued to impress at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Clint Cosgrove
NFL Draft: Five lessons learned - or reinforced

NFL Draft: Five lessons learned - or reinforced

The first lesson - or reinforced lesson - really can't be argued: The SEC is still boss.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

Jordan Addison, who won the Biletnikoff Award following the 2021 season, could be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Transfer OLs, SEC East sleeper, top QBs

Three-Point Stance: Transfer OLs, SEC East sleeper, top QBs

Cal offensive line transfer McKade Mettauer should shine right away for Oklahoma.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Clemson is most likely team to return to playoff

Fact or Fiction: Clemson is most likely team to return to playoff

Can DJ Uiagalelei turn it around and lead the Tigers to the final four?

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 QBs in college football entering the 2022 season

Top 10 QBs in college football entering the 2022 season

Bryce Young, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is primed for a huge 2022 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will have six first-rounders in NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will have six first-rounders in NFL Draft

Only two programs - Miami and Alabama - have produced six first-rounders.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Coaching job security, Big Ten, Heisman

Three-Point Stance: Coaching job security, Big Ten, Heisman

Rivals National Columnist Mike Farrell lists 10 coaches who aren't worrying about the hot seat. Guess who's No. 1?

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Michigan is better off with Jim Harbaugh staying

Fact or Fiction: Michigan is better off with Jim Harbaugh staying

Should Wolverines fans be happy that he's staying in the college ranks rather than heading to the NFL again?

 • Mike Farrell
Alabama, Ohio State lead early preseason top 10 for 2022

Alabama, Ohio State lead early preseason top 10 for 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be in a familiar position entering the 2022 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, All-Bowl Team, opting out

Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, All-Bowl Team, opting out

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a bowl game for the ages and leads Mike Farrell's All-Bowl Offense.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell is still an NFL first-round pick

Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell is still an NFL first-round pick

Howell had some hiccups this season at UNC, but could he still be an intriguing prospect for the right NFL team?

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 1-10

Farrell 50: Nos. 1-10

Mike Farrell's countdown of the best players in college football concludes with four QBs in the top 10.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Bailey Zappe should have been invited to New York City

Fact or Fiction: Bailey Zappe should have been invited to New York City

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe finished with 5,967 passing yards in 2021.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

Big Ten Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Ohio State 4-star QB enters portal

Transfer Tracker: Ohio State 4-star QB enters portal

Ohio State QB Jack Miller, a 2020 4-star, entered the portal on Sunday, after seeing spot duty while at Columbus

 • Mike Farrell
Making the Case: Who should win the Heisman Trophy?

Making the Case: Who should win the Heisman Trophy?

Bryce Young has thrown 38 touchdowns to just three interceptions this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Coaching comparisons, no-brainers, stock report

Three-Point Stance: Coaching comparisons, no-brainers, stock report

Jordan Davis has played his way into the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Cincinnati belongs in the CFB Playoff

Fact or Fiction: Cincinnati belongs in the CFB Playoff

Cincinnati moved to 11-0 with its 48-14 win over SMU on Saturday.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Big Saturday in Ohio, Oregon falls flat

The Farrell Awards: Big Saturday in Ohio, Oregon falls flat

C.J. Stroud and the Ohio State Buckeyes clobbered Michigan State on Saturday.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State will be trending for Devin Brown

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State will be trending for Devin Brown

USC quarterback commit Devin Brown is visiting Ohio State this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
The Farrell Awards: Epic clashes set stage for interesting November

The Farrell Awards: Epic clashes set stage for interesting November

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III scored five touchdowns against Michigan.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Five-year plans, Big Ten, Heisman Trophy

Three-Point Stance: Five-year plans, Big Ten, Heisman Trophy

Bryce Young leads Mike Farrell's latest look at the Heisman Trophy race.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Breaking down a Saturday full of surprises

The Farrell Awards: Breaking down a Saturday full of surprises

Bryce Young accounted for 413 yards of offense and four touchdowns in Alabama's win over Tennessee.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown of top players begins with Nos. 46-50

Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown of top players begins with Nos. 46-50

It's time again for the Midseason Farrell 50, the ranking of the top 50 players in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe leads the FBS in passing yards.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the Big Ten

Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the Big Ten

Mel Tucker has the Michigan State Spartans ranked in the top 10.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Kentucky is a legit SEC East contender

Fact or Fiction: Kentucky is a legit SEC East contender

Will Levis and the Kentucky Wildcats are undefeated and coming off of a big win over LSU.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Reacting to an amazing day in college football

The Farrell Awards: Reacting to an amazing day in college football

Texas A&M's thrilling victory over top-ranked Alabama capped off an all-timer day in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Kenny Pickett should be in Heisman discussion

Fact or Fiction: Kenny Pickett should be in Heisman discussion

Pitt's QB has thrown for 19 TDs and one interception.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

Desmond Ridder and the Cincinnati Bearcats have a clear path to a berth in the College Football Playoff.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on latest developments in college football

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on latest developments in college football

Did Oregon coach Mario Cristobal overreact to WR Kris Huston's personal foul?

 • Mike Farrell
Inside The Banks: Everything you need to know about Ohio State

Inside The Banks: Everything you need to know about Ohio State

TKR's Inside The Banks sponsored by the Scarlet Spotlight podcast takes a deep look at this week's opponent - OSU.

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 • Alex Gleitman
Previewing Rutgers Football 2021 schedule: Ohio State Buckeyes

Previewing Rutgers Football 2021 schedule: Ohio State Buckeyes

TKR is going one by one previewing each and every opponent on the 2021 Rutgers Football schedule.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral has thrown for 997 yards and nine interceptions so far this season.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Football season opens with a bang

The Farrell Awards: Football season opens with a bang

Mike Farrell reacts to an exciting Week 1 of college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Starting QB decisions, Pac-12, Kentucky

Three-Point Stance: Starting QB decisions, Pac-12, Kentucky

Hunter Johnson was named Northwestern's starting quarterback for Week 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Tuesdays with Gorney: Elite California QBs are leaving the region

Tuesdays with Gorney: Elite California QBs are leaving the region

Texas A&M commit Connor Weigman looked very impressive in his opening game of the 2021 season.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: CJ Stroud will be the man at Ohio State

Fact or Fiction: CJ Stroud will be the man at Ohio State

Ohio State coach Ryan Day wanted to keep the QB competition open, but is it Stroud's job to lose?

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Iowa will be better than Iowa State this year

Fact or Fiction: Iowa will be better than Iowa State this year

Iowa State is getting a lot of preseason love, but will Iowa RB Tyler Goodson and company end up being the better team?

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Week: Five MVP candidates

Big Ten Week: Five MVP candidates

CJ Stroud is expected to start at quarterback for Ohio State this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Ranking the Big Ten: Quarterback

Ranking the Big Ten: Quarterback

We begin our annual Ranking the Big Ten series today by taking a look at the league's diverse group of quarterbacks.

 • HuskerOnline
Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

C.J. Stroud is the favorite to win Ohio State's vacant starting quarterback position.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the Stars: How programs will try to fill big holes

Replacing the Stars: How programs will try to fill big holes

Clemson is well-positioned to replace Trevor Lawrence at QB.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: CJ Stroud will win Ohio State QB job hands down

Fact or Fiction: CJ Stroud will win Ohio State QB job hands down

Stroud will be competing against freshman Kyle McCord and fellow sophomore Jack Miller.

 • Mike Farrell
Oklahoma, Georgia lead early preseason top 10 for 2021

Oklahoma, Georgia lead early preseason top 10 for 2021

Spencer Rattler led Oklahoma to a Cotton Bowl win in his first season as a starter.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Predictions, 2021, season superlatives

Three-Point Stance: Predictions, 2021, season superlatives

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide will roll against Notre Dame.

 • Mike Farrell
Grading the QB situations across the Big Ten Conference

Grading the QB situations across the Big Ten Conference

Ohio State's Justin Fields is one of several Big Ten starting quarterbacks that began their careers at another program.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Defensive breakouts, in-state recruiting, musings

Three-Point Stance: Defensive breakouts, in-state recruiting, musings

Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis is flying under the radar despite a great start to the season.

 • Mike Farrell
Monday Morning Quarterback

Monday Morning Quarterback

Why is UCLA and the Pac-12 losing the region's best talent...

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Five recruiting trends across the Pac-12

Five recruiting trends across the Pac-12

Troy Franklin, the top-ranked receiver in California, is one of many stars Oregon has poached from Southern California.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Korey Foreman will end up in SEC

Fact or Fiction: Korey Foreman will end up in SEC

Korey Foreman once committed to Clemson, but will he ultimately leave the West Coast?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Group of Five QBs, recent commits, top QBs

Three-Point Stance: Group of Five QBs, recent commits, top QBs

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel is one of the top signal callers in the Group of Five.

 • Mike Farrell
The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

Ohio State's Justin Fields enters the 2020 season as a top contender for the Heisman Trophy.

 • Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

No Big Ten-bound wide receiver fits best with his future program better than five-star Julian Fleming.

 • Mike Farrell
Best 1-2 Punch in 2020: Quarterbacks

Best 1-2 Punch in 2020: Quarterbacks

Ohio State's 1-2 punch at quarterback can't be beat thanks to CJ Stroud and Jack Miller.

 • Mike Farrell
Best of the Best: The top QB classes in the 2020 cycle

Best of the Best: The top QB classes in the 2020 cycle

Alabama leads the way with the nation's top QB class, thanks to the addition of Bryce Young.

 • Adam Friedman
Top 25 recruiters for 2020

Top 25 recruiters for 2020

These assistants don't always work in the spotlight, but they have a profound effect on the success of their programs.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Fact or Fiction: Parity in recruiting is becoming rare

Fact or Fiction: Parity in recruiting is becoming rare

Other topics up for discussion are good recruiting classes being overlooked and whether a 2020 RB can win the Heisman.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Mike Farrell offers some final thoughts on the 2020 rankings as National Signing Day nears.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: How should final 2020 QB rankings shake out?

Ask Farrell: How should final 2020 QB rankings shake out?

D.J. Uiagalelei, Bryce Young and Harrison Bailey promise to make for some interesting discussions for Rivals analysts.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Fancy Feet. Lunch Pail. The Snuggie. Analyst Adam Gorney hands out these awards, and more, from the All-American Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

We look at seven teams should be very pleased by the performances of their future players in San Antonio all week.

 • Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

D.J. Uiagalelei had a standout performance Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after day one

Quarterback CJ Stroud was among three Ohio State commits who Buckeyes fans should be excited about.

 • Adam Gorney and Sam Spiegelman
C.J. Stroud reflects on his decision to sign with Ohio State

C.J. Stroud reflects on his decision to sign with Ohio State

Rivals100 QB C.J. Stroud reflects on his decision to sign with the Buckeyes.

 • Marc Givler
Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Kelee Ringo's highly-anticipated announcement is just a few days away.

 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Players who could make case for fifth star

All-American Bowl: Players who could make case for fifth star

All-American Bowl week has arrived and with it the final evaluation period for the 2020 class.

 • Adam Gorney