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Ohio State commitments, key targets arrive for Buckeyes spring game weekend

Ohio State commitments, key targets arrive for Buckeyes spring game weekend

Ohio State has a number of very important prospects visiting for the Buckeyes 2025 spring football game.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Roundtable: Which prospect could play immediately in college?

Rivals Roundtable: Which prospect could play immediately in college?

Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho is ranked No. 5 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Ohio State 2026 running back search, 2027 cornerback talks Buckeyes offer

Ohio State 2026 running back search, 2027 cornerback talks Buckeyes offer

The Ohio State 2026 running back recruitment is getting interesting, Buckeyes offer thrills 2027 cornerback.

 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five-star Derrek Cooper recaps unique multi-day trip to Athens

Five-star Derrek Cooper recaps unique multi-day trip to Athens

Five-star running back Derrek Cooper breaks down his multi-day visit to Georgia last week.

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 • Jed May
Georgia Throws Surprise Birthday Party for Five-Star RB Derrek Cooper

Georgia Throws Surprise Birthday Party for Five-Star RB Derrek Cooper

What’s better than spending your birthday with friends and family? Well, how about having a mini surprise party at UGA?

 • Harrison Reno
ACC Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

ACC Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

Four-star edge defender Jake Kreul is ranked No. 57 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Five-star QB Ryder Lyons is ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Rivals250, and Adam Gorney is predicting a Big Ten destination.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking up on five-stars in the 2026 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking up on five-stars in the 2026 Rivals250

Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Local five-star Derrek Cooper recaps unofficial spring visit to Miami

Local five-star Derrek Cooper recaps unofficial spring visit to Miami

Local elite athlete pays hometown team a visit

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 • Marcus Benjamin
ACC Spotlight: Five important visits to watch this spring

ACC Spotlight: Five important visits to watch this spring

Four-star linebacker Jordan Campbell has been committed to Miami for more than a year.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

The latest on Alabama's two new commits, OV plans and new offers.

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 • Jack Knowlton
2026 Penn State Football Recruiting - Official Visit Tracker

2026 Penn State Football Recruiting - Official Visit Tracker

Happy Valley Insider lists each prospect who has confirmed an official visit with Penn State Football this summer.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ranking the 10 biggest decommits of the 2026 cycle

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ranking the 10 biggest decommits of the 2026 cycle

Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis decommitted from Georgia in October.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Five-star receiver Tristen Keys could be a big part of the eventual No. 1 class in 2026.

 • Adam Gorney
Auburn trending for several blue-chippers, for a star-studded 2026 class

Auburn trending for several blue-chippers, for a star-studded 2026 class

Intel, forecasts, and recruiting scoop on Auburn and the Tigers' top 2026 targets

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Must-get recruiting targets for each ACC program

Must-get recruiting targets for each ACC program

Five-star running back Derrek Cooper is a big target for the Miami Hurricanes.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Georgia has ammunition for another star-studded recruiting class in 2026

Georgia has ammunition for another star-studded recruiting class in 2026

Intel, forecasts, and recruiting scoop on Georgia and the Dawgs' top 2026 targets

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Big names across the board as Carlos Locklyn, Ohio State seek 2026 tailback

Big names across the board as Carlos Locklyn, Ohio State seek 2026 tailback

The country's best 2026 running backs are in the sights of Ohio State and running backs coach Carlos Locklyn.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Roundup of Alabama's recruiting activity over the last seven days.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals250 Release: Breaking down the No. 1 at each offensive position

Rivals250 Release: Breaking down the No. 1 at each offensive position

Five-star Tennessee commit Faizon Brandon is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr., Greg Smith, Sam Spiegelman
Georgia Bulldogs bringing several priority targets to campus this weekend

Georgia Bulldogs bringing several priority targets to campus this weekend

Inside a star-studded recruiting weekend in Athens

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Here are the latest Alabama updates on the recruiting trail over the past seven days.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Five-star RB returns

Five-star RB returns

Derrek Cooper visited Auburn over the weekend, his second ever trip to the Plains.

 • Caleb Jones
Auburn bringing in multiple five-star recruits to the Plains for junior day

Auburn bringing in multiple five-star recruits to the Plains for junior day

More inside on the group of blue-chippers visiting Auburn

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rumor Mill: Latest recruiting buzz from Battle Miami

Rumor Mill: Latest recruiting buzz from Battle Miami

Three-star receiver Zion Crumpton has an SEC program out in front.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Local five-star athlete Derrek Cooper recaps junior day visit to Miami

Local five-star athlete Derrek Cooper recaps junior day visit to Miami

Miami continues to build a relationship with nation's top athlete

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 • Marcus Benjamin
UA Next: Rankings questions after Monday's practice

UA Next: Rankings questions after Monday's practice

Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Rival Views: Which program is being mentioned most at UA Next?

Rival Views: Which program is being mentioned most at UA Next?

Four-star Florida signee Vernell Brown III is one of several Gators at the UA Next All-American Game.

 • John Garcia, Jr. and Greg Smith
UA Next: Latest rumors from Media Day

UA Next: Latest rumors from Media Day

Five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho has a Big Ten program at the top of his list.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Tyler Atkinson is the No. 1 player in the loaded state of Georgia.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

California athlete Brandon Arrington is one of the newest five-stars in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 running backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 running backs

Four-star running back Savion Hiter is the top-ranked prospect in Virginia.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • 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.

 • 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star athlete Derrek Cooper, talks Miami after state title win

Five-star athlete Derrek Cooper, talks Miami after state title win

Local five-star talks relationship with Miami

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 • Marcus Benjamin
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Decisions coming into focus after key visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Decisions coming into focus after key visits

Four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll is committed to Alabama but visited Colorado over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Georgia ready to host multiple five-stars, blue-chip QBs, flip targets

Georgia ready to host multiple five-stars, blue-chip QBs, flip targets

More inside on the Dawgs' massive recruiting weekend on tap

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Feedback keeps rolling in after big visit weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Feedback keeps rolling in after big visit weekend

Three-star Louisville receiver commit Jordan Allen visited Georgia Tech over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Derrek Cooper, Kaden Henderson updates following Ohio State visit

Derrek Cooper, Kaden Henderson updates following Ohio State visit

Florida standouts Derrek Cooper and Kaden Henderson provide updates following their visit to Ohio State.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Thoughts on Turbo Rogers, updates from Ohio State recruiting visitors

Thoughts on Turbo Rogers, updates from Ohio State recruiting visitors

Thoughts about key recruits that visited Ohio State as the Buckeyes toppled Purdue 45-0.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Turbo Rogers, running backs highlight Ohio State recruiting weekend

Turbo Rogers, running backs highlight Ohio State recruiting weekend

Alabama commitment Turbo Rogers highlights the Ohio State recruiting list as the Buckeyes host Purdue.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter with signing day a month away

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter with signing day a month away

Five-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng visited Michigan over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Elite underclassmen talk Miami Hurricanes after blowout win

Elite underclassmen talk Miami Hurricanes after blowout win

A five-star, multiple blue-chippers and one committed elsewhere talk The U.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Auburn experience 'surreal' for 5-star

Auburn experience 'surreal' for 5-star

The No. 7 overall recruit in the 2026 class, Derrek Cooper, visited Auburn for the Oklahoma game.

 • Caleb Jones
Ohio State will get November visit from 2026 five-star Derrek Cooper

Ohio State will get November visit from 2026 five-star Derrek Cooper

Ohio State will host five-star super athlete Derrek Cooper in late November.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals recruiting buzz: The most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: The most intriguing visits this weekend

Four-star Ohio State commit Jarquez Carter will be visiting the Florida Gators this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

The updated state rankings for the 2026 class have been released. Kevin Brown leads the way in Pennsylvania.

 • Staff
Where class of 2026 Vols commits, targets land after new Rivals250 rankings

Where class of 2026 Vols commits, targets land after new Rivals250 rankings

Taking a look at where Tennessee targets and commits land in Rivals.com's new rankings for the 2026 class.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 ranking for the 2026 class has been updated.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the three new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the three new five-stars

Five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon committed to Tennessee in early August.

 • John Garcia Jr. and Sam Spiegelman
Rankings Spotlight: Five 2026 standouts to watch

Rankings Spotlight: Five 2026 standouts to watch

Derrick Cooper shined at the Rivals Five-Star event in Jacksonville.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects mapping out visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects mapping out visits

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons will be visiting several SEC programs later this month.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Adam Friedman
Miami continues to build a relationship with top athlete Derrek Cooper

Miami continues to build a relationship with top athlete Derrek Cooper

Miami establishing relationship with top local talent

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 • Marcus Benjamin
The 10 biggest decommitments of June

The 10 biggest decommitments of June

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell flipped from SMU to Alabama in June.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Future 50: Levenson's takeaways

UA Future 50: Levenson's takeaways

Four-star QB Faizon Henderson could be looking at a major rankings bump.

 • Marshall Levenson
UA Future 50: Friedman Awards

UA Future 50: Friedman Awards

Ohio State commit Chris Henry Jr. won the best hands award with another impressive performance.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: Commitment predictions for top offensive standouts

Rivals Five-Star: Commitment predictions for top offensive standouts

Four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame could be headed to play in the SEC.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Gorney Awards

Rivals Five-Star: Gorney Awards

Four-star Alabama quarterback commit Keelon Russell was one of the standouts at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding defensive backs

Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding defensive backs

Four-star Maryland commit Jett White could work his way back into the Rivals250 at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Marshall Levenson
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Massive month continues on recruiting trail

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Massive month continues on recruiting trail

Four-star USC commit Hylton Stubbs visited Florida over the weekend.

 • 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best RBs

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best RBs

See how our analysts ranked the running back performances from the Rivals Camp Series regional events this spring.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss biggest debates

Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss biggest debates

Adam Gorney believes Madden Williams is going to make him look smart down the road.

 • Staff
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.

 • Staff
Rumor Mill: Top prospects descend on Tampa for OT7 Finals

Rumor Mill: Top prospects descend on Tampa for OT7 Finals

Four-star athlete Derrek Cooper committed to Georgia on Thursday.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

Four-star Derrek Cooper is the new top-ranked athlete in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rounding Up BC's Latest Football Offers

Rounding Up BC's Latest Football Offers

Bill O'Brien and his staff are still working to put their stamp on the program via recruiting.The portal will always be

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 • Justin Rowland
Top-100 local athlete Derrek Cooper high on Miami, others pushing

Top-100 local athlete Derrek Cooper high on Miami, others pushing

Miami aiming to keep rising local talent home

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 • Marcus Benjamin
RCS Miami: RBs vs. LBs

RCS Miami: RBs vs. LBs

Watch the best running backs and linebackers go one-on-one at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Miami!

 • David Berry
Bulldogs in top 3 for Rivals100 athlete Derrek Cooper

Bulldogs in top 3 for Rivals100 athlete Derrek Cooper

Georgia is among the favorites for 2026 Rivals100 athlete Derrek Cooper.

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 • Jed May
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Four-star safety Hylton Stubbs is committed to USC but said Sunday that he almost pledged to Florida earlier this year.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: News flying fast and furious as spring heats up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: News flying fast and furious as spring heats up

Four-star 2026 quarterback Noah Grubbs recently returned from a key visit to Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Miami: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Rivals Camp Series Miami: How Sunday will impact the rankings

Four-star defensive end Javion Hilson had an impressive showing Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • Adam Friedman and John Garcia, Jr.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: RBs Recruiting Rumor Mill

Rivals Camp Series Miami: RBs Recruiting Rumor Mill

North Carolina is trending for Jaquari Lewis, who looked terrific at the Miami Rivals Camp on Sunday.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Three-star Max Buchanan was part of a strong offensive line group Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Four-star defensive back Hylton Stubbs impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 athletes

Four-star Jalen Lott is part of a talented trio of athlete standouts from the Lone Star State.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Prospects on the rise in 2026 class

Southeast Spotlight: Prospects on the rise in 2026 class

Dominick Kelly is emerging as one of the top cornerbacks in the 2026 class.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Miami offers 2026 Athlete Derrek Cooper after earning MVP at UA Camp

Miami offers 2026 Athlete Derrek Cooper after earning MVP at UA Camp

Rising Athlete gets an offer from his dream school

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 • Marcus Benjamin