Grading how Pac-12 teams have developed QBs
Oregon developed Marcus Mariota from a three-star prospect into a Heisman winner.
NFL Draft: Which conference produced most QBs over last 4 years?
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February.
USC's Darnold is a raw gamer who could have most upside of QB crop
Turnover troubles? A bad run for USC quarterbacks in the NFL? Lingering questions may not prevent him from going No. 1.
First in a series: Which program can stake claim to being QBU?
Cal, Michigan, Michigan State, NC State and USC can all make solid arguments. What will Farrell's verdict be?
Rivals QB Week: By the numbers
How have the Rivals QB recruiting rankings held up when considering NFL Draft results? We take a look by the numbers.
QB Week: Breaking down where NFL QBs come from
The Big Ten might boast the best NFL QB ever, but no league has produced more current NFL starters than the Pac-12.
Pac-12 spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?
Several Pac-12 programs have a claim at being the recruiting kings of a certain position.
Looking back at the NFL's surprising class of rookie QBs
Four rookies will start at quarterback in the NFL this weekend. Here is what we thought of them in high school.
No regrets for Cody Kessler
Despite the drama and adversity, QB Cody Kessler is happy he ended up at USC.
Heisman Watch: New names in mix
LSU running back Leonard Fournette is still the Heisman Trophy front-runner, but Florida State's Dalvin Cook is not far behind.
Three-point stance: Texas turnaround, Harbaugh
Charlie Strong's Texas program posted an impressive turnaround from the TCU debacle to its dominant win over rival Oklahoma.
Heisman Watch: Analyzing the contenders
LSU RB Leonard Fournette has established himself as the Heisman Trophy front-runner, but a bevy of top QBs aren't far behind.
Three-point stance: Pac-12 QBs, Big 12, Bama
Josh Rosen is one of two stud QBs in L.A. Mike Farrell talks USC-UCLA, poor Big 12 defense and Alabama's big game this weekend.
NFL Draft watch: Quarterback
Jared Goff is the top QB prospect for April's NFL draft. We discuss the other quarterbacks who will be high on NFL draft boards.
Farrells QB verdict: 2011-13
National recruiting director Mike Farrell continues his look back at our No. 1 QBs. What verdict did Jameis Winston receive?
Rankings Rewind: Strong start for Kessler
Mike Farrell looks back at the Rivals rankings of USC quarterback Cody Kessler and four other players who had big opening games.
Solomon may have quickest impact of top QBs
Of all the class of 2013 QBs, perhaps no one is in a better spot to play as a freshman than Arizona pledge Anu Solomon.
Ranking the Pac-12 by position
Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney ranks the Pac-12's 2011 recruiting classes by position. It was total domination by USC coach Lane Kiffin and his staff,
2011 Class Grades - Offense
Of USC's 30 signees, at least a dozen are slated to play offense in 2011, which almost spits the balance of recruits on both sides of the ball evenly.
Position recruiting ranking: Offense
The future of the USC passing attack is in good hands with Rivals100 quarterbacks Max Wittek and Cody Kessler and the nation's No. 1-ranked group of r
Leaders emerge in state battles for talent
Alabama sits atop the national team recruiting rankings, but with the state's top prospect, Brent Calloway, opting for Auburn over the Tide, the Tiger
Pac-12 Blitz: Bruins have work to do
The UCLA Bruins are in trouble with only eight commits just days away from National Signing Day. Can coach Rick Neuheisel convince some prospects that
U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards
Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was won by the East 13-10, had plenty of excellent individual performances, including a record day for D
West stars shined in practice, game
The West squad lost the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, but it produced plenty of stars throughout the week in San Antonio. Rivals.com analys
Cheek faces the nations best
Seguin offensive tackle and 2011 Texas A&M commit Joseph Cheek got a going away present Saturday: a chance to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game
Top performers: West game balls
After going at it all week in practice, the players got a chance to strut their stuff on the field Saturday in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Here's
East DL dominates in Army Bowl win
The East defense dominated in a 13-10 victory over the West Saturday in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in front of 37,893 at the Alamodome. The West
2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl gallery
Photos from the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, won by the East, 13-10.
Army Bowl predictions by position
Rivals.com analyst Barry Every breaks down Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, position-by-position. Most positions are matched up well, according
Army Bowl depth chart released
The starters for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl have been announced. Order is subject to change, but here is how the complete depth chart looks
Kessler looks sharp in final practice
The West squad wrapped up its preparation on Thursday, and even though coach Bob Johnson kept the hitting to a minimum, players were able to have an i
West practice: Top performers
It was a tough call, but Steve Edmond of Daingerfield (Texas) High earned top honors during the West practice on Thursday.
Quite a trip for Rigsbee
Ailing lineman Jordan Rigsbee fighting fever with humor.
Farmer dominates West practices
Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra wide receiver George Farmer was ranked by Rivals.com analysts as the best player at the West's practices Tuesday in pr
West notes: Overcoming injuries
If the Army All-American Bowl is on the line Saturday, the West may not hold up. While Aztec, N.M., four-star offensive tackle Matthew Hegarty was a w
Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery
Versatile player Colt Lyerla had a big day during the second day of practices for the West team for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Army All-American West Monday practice gallery
Wide receiver Trey Metoyer was one of the standouts for the West team during the first day of practices for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Ant
Players learning new teammates ... and positions
West notebook: Coach Bob Johnson loves skills of Colt Lyerla and De'Anthony Thomas.
Army Bowl: Mondays West stars
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl practices kicked off on Monday with both teams practicing in a morning and an afternoon session. There were plenty of
Army Bowl: 10 things to watch
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off in a week and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell offers 10 things he'll be watching during the next week. Atop
Trojan All-Star Targets II
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has played host to a number of great moments for USC. Several Trojans have used the stage to announce their decision t
Six in, more to come says Kiffin
Two junior college football players signed letters of intent with USC and 4 high school players signed financial aid agreements with the Trojans, USC
Army POY finalists on tour
Thomasville (Ga.) Thomas County Central defensive end Ray Drew and Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips all-purpose back Demetrius Hart perhaps caught of glimp
Category rankings: Quarterbacks
We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Does anyone have a stonger arm than Ovidedo (Fla.) Hag
Stars of Week Eight
Gardena Serra's superstar athlete George Farmer (pictured) only needed a handful of plays to become the Section Sports Athlete of the Week for Coastal
Arnett all business after visting USC
Saginaw (Mich.) four-star wide out DeAnthony Arnett officially visited Los Angeles this weekend with an entourage fit for the hit show, Entourage. Fly
Look Ahead: Lincoln is loaded
Six top prospects will be on display Thursday night when Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln takes on Madison (Fla.) Madison County. Rivals.com analyst Chris N
Kessler earns invitation to Army game
Cody Kessler grew up watching Mark Sanchez and Jimmy Clausen in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, one day hoping he was good enough to get invited. Tha
Recruiting Visit Update: Top Dogs
This weekend the Trojans coaching staff used the Washington Husky game as a backdrop to host several important unofficial visits. With the Huskies and
Look Ahead: Lone Star State showdowns
Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point faces quite a challenge Friday in stopping DeSoto's loaded group of wide receivers, which includes Austin Vincent, an I
Texas tops preseason look at recruiting rankings
As the college and high school football seasons approach, recruiting fans look forward to this time of year for an additional reason: team rankings. M
Trojan commit preparing for Georgia
Los Angeles (Calif.) offensive tackle Marcus Martin is headed to Georgia in two weeks, but thankfully for USC fans, his trip to the Peach State is all
NorCal Quarterback Watchlist
Possibly the best overall quarterback in the state, Archbishop Mitty's Kyle Boehm (pictured) headlines our list of Northern California star signal-cal
Elite 11: Driskel is best of the best
One Elite 11 counselor compared Jeff Driskel to Troy Aikman and Peyton Manning, an outstanding honor for the Florida commit who was named the MVP of t
AMP: Kessler represents USC at Elite 11
After two days of competition at the EA Sports Elite 11, Bakersfield (Calif.) quarterback prospect Cody Kessler has impressed. The future USC Trojan
Kessler fits right in on Day One of Elite 11
For the second year in a row, a USC commit fit right in among the nation's top quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Competition. And for anyone watching throw
Good experience for Elite 11 quarterbacks
Cody Kessler is one of the nation's best quarterbacks but he also wants to keep improving so having Mark Sanchez here at the EA Sports Elite 11 is inv
State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas
The annual debate continues in 2011. Which of the three big talent-producing states - Florida, Texas or California - has the most talent this year? Wh
Cal commit wins MVP at Passing Down
Cal QB commit Kyle Boehm has been a busy man this summer, crisscrossing the country to take part in several passing camps and stoking the rivalry with
BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans
Saturday was a big day at the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Not only did the pool play for an immensely deep and
Townsends Star has Risen
Beverly Hills (Calif.) defensive end Greg Townsend Jr. was a Rising Star last June. This summer, Townsend returned to the campus of USC an established
Kessler continues his impressive run
Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) four-star quarterback Cody Kessler continued his tremendous recruiting momentum this offseason with a stellar showing
Close call for Californias top prospect
Debates raged about whether George Farmer or De'Anthony Thomas should be the top player in the Rivals.com California Preseason Top 100 for the 2011 cl
Wittek, Blackwell shine at Air Strike
No backtracking, second thoughts or equivocations. Max Wittek and Victor Blackwell wanted to make it crystal clear Saturday at the Air Strike Passing
Rigsbee among standouts at Cals camp
Quarterback Kyle Boehm, running back Amir Carlisle and offensive lineman Jordan Rigsbee were the headliners at Cal's All-American Showcase on Sunday,
Committed to Recruiting
With seven commitments posted for the class of 2011, the Trojans are making another run at a national recruiting title. Aggressive and tireless, the T
Video: Kessler Presser
Bakersfield (Calif.) - Wednesday afternoon, four-star quarterback Cody Kessler ending the recruiting process by committing to USC. Along with his frie
Kessler talks about commitment
Before Centennial coach Bryan Nixon picked up the receiver to call Washington's coaches to tell them that Cody Kessler wanted to commit, Nixon wanted
SC adds another Army All-American
USC picked up a second quarterback for the class of 2011 when Centennial's Cody Kessler told Lane Kiffin he wanted to be a Trojan. Kessler has a bevy
Kessler to announce his decision
Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback Cody Kessler will end the recruiting process and announce his college decision in a press conference on W
SDSUs recruiting effort with Top 100 players
Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral offensive lineman Andre Yruretagoyena, ranked No. 81 overall, is one four Rivals Top 100 players that SDSU has recruited
Centennial QB could decide as early as Wednesday
Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback prospect Cody Kessler's decision could come as soon as tomorrow, as he said he's just checking his though
D-Day draws near for Cali QB
The day is drawing near for one of the western region's fastest rising quarterbacks. Cody Kessler (6-2, 212, 4.8) from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial
Kessler emphasizes his interest in SDSU
SDSU gained a head start recruiting probable four-star quarterback prospect Cody Kessler when Kessler attended the Aztecs' camp last summer in Fresno.
Whispers: Miles, LSU off to solid start in-state
After finishing sixth in the 2010 team recruiting rankings, one would think all was rosy at LSU. But three other SEC teams finished higher, and Les Mi
AMP: Big decision coming for Kessler
Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback prospect Cody Kessler had a big day on Friday. Not only did he compete in the EA Sports Elite 11 camp at
US Army All-America game chooses Cali QB
Quarterback Cody Kessler (6-2, 212, 4.8) from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial is one of the hottest gunslingers in the west. In less than a week, Kess
Pitt still prominent in Kesslers recruitment
Recent offers from the PAC-10 have Cody Kessler's list of scholarships standing at 16. But even though close-to-home programs like USC and UCLA are no
Berkeley Elite 11 Regional top performers
The EA Sports Elite11 made its annual stop in the Bay area as nearly 100 quarterbacks in the class of 2011 and 2012 descended on the University of Cal
Kessler has big day at Berkeley Elite 11
What a day for Cody Kessler, the pro-style quarterback from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial who was closing in on a commitment before picking up offer
Mitty QB to decide soon
At Friday's Elite 11 event, BT caught up with Cal's only current QB offeree Kyle Boehm, who says that he should reach a decision on where he'll play h
Laughrea anticipates offer from Bears
Local QB Jimmy Laughrea met with Cal offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig today before the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp, and expects an offer soon.
Two is better than one
The May Evaluation Period took an interesting turn for the Trojans on Friday, with Lane Kiffin extending a scholarship offer to Centennial (Bakersfiel
Could Cal. star be the Tides QB for 2011
With the Alabama football program likely to take a quarterback for the class of 2011, the question becomes who will emerge as the Tide's top target.
Cali QB hoping for UW offer
Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback Cody Kessler has visited campuses all over the country and he's finally settling down for one final, unof
Kessler looking forward to ASU unofficial
Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler has begun to narrow the list of colleges he's still considering and there will likely be an a
Kessler talks about two recent visits
Cody Kessler recently returned from trips to Alabama and Pittsburgh and the Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial pro-style quarterback raved about both vis
QB Kessler goes cross-country to Pitt
2,450 miles is a long way to go for an unofficial visit, but that was the distance Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler traveled t
Tide goes west for latest QB target
For their latest quarterback target, the Tide has reached out west for one of the more prolific signal-callers in the country. Find out more about th
Five-Star Academies come to California
The Rivals.com Five-Star Academies hit California this weekend with stops at Cal-Berkeley on Saturday and UCLA on Sunday and many of the state's top p
Video: Kessler scans the field
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Kessler getting much more attention
One of the big reasons why Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial pro-style quarterback Cody Kessler wanted to attend Southern Cal's junior day this past wee
USC Junior Day Notebook
This weekend, the Trojans new coaching staff got it first official day with California's class of 2011. Headlining Saturday's junior day event at USC
2011 Recruiting Spotlight: Quarterbacks
With Matt Barkley a returning starter as a sophomore, and Jessee Scroggins in the fold as a freshman next season, USC will need to sign a quarterback
California QB adds offer from Pitt
In his first year as Pitt's offensive coordinator, Frank Cignetti pursued several quarterbacks he first met while at Cal in 2008. Now in Year Two at P
Central Cali QB lands first two offers
California has always been known as a state for excellent quarterback play and a place for colleges to come for their future signal caller. One field
Central Cali QB lands first two offers
California has always been known as a state for excellent quarterback play and a place for colleges to come for their future signal caller. One field
Bears ready to welcome 2011 QB Kessler
Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial high school quarterback Cody Kessler is certain to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2011 class. He's al
A closer look at the Berkeley Elite 11
EA Sports made its annual trip to the University of California for the Elite 11 Camp. The event had its share of big names, surprises and improvements