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Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 player in the 2026 Rivals250, reminds us of big-time Ohio State OL Josh Simmons.

 • Greg Smith
Former five-stars invited to NFL Combine

Former five-stars invited to NFL Combine

Quinn Ewers was the No. 1 prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten biggest Rivals Camp Series alums that will impact the title game

Ten biggest Rivals Camp Series alums that will impact the title game

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard attended the Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey in 2019.

 • Adam Gorney
All-Playoff Team: The best players in the College Football Playoff field

All-Playoff Team: The best players in the College Football Playoff field

Dillon Gabriel has thrown for more than 18,000 yards in his collegiate career.

 • 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
What you need to know about Quinn Ewers' move to the 2021 class

What you need to know about Quinn Ewers' move to the 2021 class

Quinn Ewers is now the top-ranked prospect from the 2021 recruiting class.

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

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

Four-star quarterback Donoven McCulley found an excellent fit with the Indiana Hoosiers.

 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down the best OL classes in 2021

Breaking down the best OL classes in 2021

Five-star JC Latham leads an Alabama group that has the potential for greatness.

 • Mike Farrell
Film Review: Five-star OT Kam Dewberry

Film Review: Five-star OT Kam Dewberry

We break down the film of Lone Star State target Kam Dewberry, a five-star offensive lineman in the 2022 class.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Ryan Day raves about several 2021 offensive and defensive signees

Ryan Day raves about several 2021 offensive and defensive signees

OSU Head Coach Ryan Day had nothing but praise for the prospects his program signed back in the 2021 cycle.

 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: Teams with most Rivals250 players

Rivals Rankings Week: Teams with most Rivals250 players

Alabama has a commanding lead with 20 commitments in the Rivals250, led by JC Latham.

 • Adam Friedman
Trio of Ohio State signees finish as five-star prospects

Trio of Ohio State signees finish as five-star prospects

Emeka Egbuka, Jack Sawyer and Donovan Jackson all finish as five-star prospects in the final Rivals rankings update.

 • Joseph Hastings
Ten can't-miss prospects in the 2021 class

Ten can't-miss prospects in the 2021 class

Barring injury, Maason Smith looks like a lock to be a star at LSU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

An Alabama-Ohio State first-round matchup in an 8-team playoff would be ideal.

 • Mike Farrell
By the Numbers: Ohio State's 2021 Class

By the Numbers: Ohio State's 2021 Class

We take a look at the 2021 class Ohio State was able to sign, by the numbers.

 • Joseph Hastings
Notebook: Ryan Day opens up about 2021 offensive recruits OSU signed today

Notebook: Ryan Day opens up about 2021 offensive recruits OSU signed today

Ohio State head football Coach Ryan Day discusses the class his program was able to sign in the 2021 cycle.

 • Joseph Hastings
Signed: Five-star offensive lineman Donovan Jackson

Signed: Five-star offensive lineman Donovan Jackson

Ohio State has once again signed a five-star prospect out of Texas as Donovan Jackson just faxed in his LOI.

 • Joseph Hastings
Future Buckeyes are all over the map in the updated state rankings

Future Buckeyes are all over the map in the updated state rankings

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at the updated state rankings for each 2021 Ohio State commit.

 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: New state rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: New state rankings released

Mario Williams is one of 43 players from the Sunshine State in the latest Rivals250 update.

 • Chad Simmons
Updated positional rankings for each Ohio State commit

Updated positional rankings for each Ohio State commit

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where each Ohio State commit is ranked compared to their peers in the same position group.

 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: Which schools dominate Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which schools dominate Rivals250?

JC Latham is tops among 16 Alabama commitments in the new 2021 Rivals250.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

We kick off the week by counting down all 26 of our five-stars throughout Monday.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
OSU commits and targets who are five-stars in the latest rankings update

OSU commits and targets who are five-stars in the latest rankings update

Several Ohio State commits and targets check in as five-stars in the latest Rivals rankings update.

 • Joseph Hastings
South Central Spotlight: Biggest questions for 2021 rankings

South Central Spotlight: Biggest questions for 2021 rankings

Kaidon Salter, who has been stellar for Cedar Hill with more than 1,000 yards passing and an 11:3 TD-to-INT ratio.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: CFB Playoff field, out-of-state grabs, coaches

Three-Point Stance: CFB Playoff field, out-of-state grabs, coaches

Half the playoff field will come from the ACC this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (10/23 and 10/24)

Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (10/23 and 10/24)

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where Ohio State's commits are playing on Friday and Saturday.

 • Joseph Hastings
Texas top producer of five-star OL; Georgia's on the rise

Texas top producer of five-star OL; Georgia's on the rise

The Peach State has proven to be fertile ground in recent years for growing top offensive linemen like Jamaree Salyer.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (10/9 and 10/10)

Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (10/9 and 10/10)

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where Ohio State's commits are going to be playing on Friday and Saturday.

 • Joseph Hastings
Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (Oct. 2)

Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (Oct. 2)

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where each of Ohio State's commits will be playing this weekend.

 • Joseph Hastings
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting snapshot; 5 downers from Saturday

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting snapshot; 5 downers from Saturday

Nebraska's addition of Thomas Fidone is the biggest recruiting commit in the Big Ten so far.

 • Mike Farrell
Which games Ohio State's commits are slated to play in this January

Which games Ohio State's commits are slated to play in this January

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at which game Ohio State's commits are going to be playing in this January.

 • Joseph Hastings
Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (9/18)

Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (9/18)

Check out where Ohio State's commits are playing this week and what their team's records are for the season.

 • Joseph Hastings
Three-Point Stance: Recruiting trends, explosive players, more

Three-Point Stance: Recruiting trends, explosive players, more

Wisconsin is on a roll and has its sights set on Penn State legacy Nolan Rucci.

 • Mike Farrell
Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 11-20

Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 11-20

Is Corey Collier the next Savion Smith?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Where every Ohio State commit stands in the new Rivals250

Where every Ohio State commit stands in the new Rivals250

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where each Ohio State commit ended up in the new Rivals250.

 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down the 20 five-stars in 2021

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down the 20 five-stars in 2021

Rivals Rankings Week kicks off with a countdown of the 20 five-star prospects in this update.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
Tracking the status of Ohio State's commits' upcoming seasons

Tracking the status of Ohio State's commits' upcoming seasons

Several OSU commits saw their senior seasons canceled, while others are still waiting for a final decision to be made.

 • Joseph Hastings
Buckeye commits react to the Big Ten postponing its football season

Buckeye commits react to the Big Ten postponing its football season

Ohio State commits react to the Big Ten's announcement that it has postponed the 2020-2021 fall sports season.

 • Dave Lackford/Joseph Hastings
Big Ten commits react to news of 2020 cancellation

Big Ten commits react to news of 2020 cancellation

J.J. McCarthy says he feels bad for Michigan's seniors.

 • Adam Friedman and Adam Gorney
Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Ohio State's dominance in recruiting five-star prospects, such as Jake Sawyer, is a major Big Ten trend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Second chances, top classes, out-of-state grabs

Three-Point Stance: Second chances, top classes, out-of-state grabs

Steve Sarkisian had a winning record at Washington and USC. Does he deserve another chance as a Power Five head coach?

 • Mike Farrell
Name, Image and Likeness Part 3: How athletes build their brand

Name, Image and Likeness Part 3: How athletes build their brand

Which current Rivals100 players have the biggest brands based on social media followings?

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: How has pandemic impacted recruiting?

Big Ten Spotlight: How has pandemic impacted recruiting?

Some schools are seeing more success in their home region with travel being limited.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Which 10 programs are recruiting O-line best in 2021?

Which 10 programs are recruiting O-line best in 2021?

Ohio State has bragging rights at this point with five-star Donovan Jackson and Ben Christman.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Reviewing the OLs

Five-Star Challenge: Reviewing the OLs

Bryce Foster had an invitation lined up to this year's Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Will top Texas prospects stay in Lone Star State?

Will top Texas prospects stay in Lone Star State?

Will five-star running back Camar Wheaton play college football in Texas or head out-of-state?

 • Sam Spiegelman
Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas

Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas

LSU went into the Lone Star State to land four-star QB Garrett Nussmeier.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Ohio State still front-runner after update

Rivals Rankings Week: Ohio State still front-runner after update

Donovan Jackson increased Ohio State's lead in the team rankings when he earned a fifth star.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on the new Rivals250

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on the new Rivals250

Mike Farrell weighs in on the new Rivals250, including five-star Mario Williams.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals250 sees four new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals250 sees four new five-stars

The national top 10 remained the same, but four new five-stars make their debut.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the best OG in the 2021 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the best OG in the 2021 class?

Bryce Foster and Donovan Jackson are at the top of the guard class for 2021.

 • Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down our five-stars to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down our five-stars to No. 1

We kick off our latest rankings update with a countdown of our 17 five-stars.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
Check-in with Ohio State OL commit Donovan Jackson

Check-in with Ohio State OL commit Donovan Jackson

Sam Spiegelman checks in with four-star offensive lineman Donovan Jackson to see how he is spending his time these days.

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 • David Berry and Sam Spiegelman
Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

It's still early in the recruiting cycle. Are there others who could threaten Amarius Mims at the top?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Who is the top OL prospect in Texas?

Rival Views: Who is the top OL prospect in Texas?

Which prospect deserves the title of the best 2021 offensive lineman in the Lone Star State?

 • Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series Houston: Four teams with buzz

Rivals Camp Series Houston: Four teams with buzz

Oklahoma commit Cody Jackson turned heads in Houston.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons
Rivals Camp Houston: OL vs. DL

Rivals Camp Houston: OL vs. DL

Highlights from the top offensive and defensive linemen going one-on-one at the Rivals Camp Series in Houston.

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 • David Berry
Woody's World: Best of Rivals Camp Houston

Woody's World: Best of Rivals Camp Houston

Each week following a Rivals Camp Series stop, Woody Wommack shares his best social media moments from the camp.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Synopsis

Rivals Camp Synopsis

Rivals Houston Camp Recruiting Synopsis

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 • Courtney Roland
2021 Big Board 1.0: Offensive Line

2021 Big Board 1.0: Offensive Line

With two outstanding prospects already in the fold in Rivals100 talents Ben Christman and Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

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 • Marc Givler
Fact or Fiction: Chase Brice would be solution at QB for UGA

Fact or Fiction: Chase Brice would be solution at QB for UGA

Other topics up for debate include recruiting efforts by Ohio State and Florida.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The Donovan Jackson Impact

The Donovan Jackson Impact

Ohio State has landed one of the nation's top offensive linemen in 2021. What does it mean for the Buckeyes?

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 • Marc Givler
Top 100 lineman Donovan Jackson commits to Ohio State

Top 100 lineman Donovan Jackson commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has landed a huge out-of-state commitment from one of the nation's top linemen.

 • Marc Givler
BIA Ep. 24 - Donovan Jackson Commits

BIA Ep. 24 - Donovan Jackson Commits

We catch up with Marc Givler to get the latest on Ohio State's newest commitment for the class of 2021.

 • Staff
Rivals100 OL Donovan Jackson is a Buckeye

Rivals100 OL Donovan Jackson is a Buckeye

Four-star 2021 offensive tackle Donovan Jackson commits to Ohio State

 • Sam Spiegelman
Top 100 offensive lineman Donovan Jackson previews decision

Top 100 offensive lineman Donovan Jackson previews decision

One of the nation's top junior offensive linemen will come off the board on Wednesday. He previews his decision.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Ranking Week: Breaking down 2021 team rankings

Rivals Ranking Week: Breaking down 2021 team rankings

Does The U have sticking power?It's become a routine story at this time of the year. Miami tends to load up on a bevy

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson sets commitment date

Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson sets commitment date

A decision is nearing for one of the nation's top 2021 offensive linemen.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Football Recruiting: Story lines to follow this weekend

Football Recruiting: Story lines to follow this weekend

This is the weekend that has been circled on the calendar for the Buckeyes when it comes to the recruiting visitor

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 • Marc Givler
Recruiting Notebook: Elite 2021 OL Donovan Jackson On Notre Dame Interest

Recruiting Notebook: Elite 2021 OL Donovan Jackson On Notre Dame Interest

FREE: Notre Dame is an intriguing option for Donovan Jackson.

 • Mike Singer
Lone Star State prospects predict Red River Showdown

Lone Star State prospects predict Red River Showdown

The stakes are high again for the Red River Shootout, as No. 11 Texas and No. 6 Oklahoma meet.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson dishes on top schools, new teams entering mix

Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson dishes on top schools, new teams entering mix

Four-star 2021 OT Donovan Jackson shares what a busy month of September was like

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rankings Storylines: Longhorns, Aggies off to hot start in Texas

Rankings Storylines: Longhorns, Aggies off to hot start in Texas

The Texas Longhorns are off to a hot start in 2021 thanks to early commitments from prospects such as Quaydarius Davis.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff committed to the Sooners.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Nearly 50 recruits predict the matchup between the Gators and 'Canes

Nearly 50 recruits predict the matchup between the Gators and 'Canes

Over three-dozen recruits predict the score between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes.

 • Corey Bender
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 OL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 OL rankings

Notre Dame is already loading up on some quality players up front on its offense.

 • Adam Friedman
Michigan Football Recruiting: Junior Tackle Donovan Jackson Talks U-M

Michigan Football Recruiting: Junior Tackle Donovan Jackson Talks U-M

Four-star Houston (Texas) Bellaire Episcopal offensive lineman Donovan Jackson has interest in visiting U-M

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 • Andrew Hussey
Notre Dame An Appealing Option For 2021 Rivals100 OL Jackson

Notre Dame An Appealing Option For 2021 Rivals100 OL Jackson

Texas offensive lineman Donovan Jackson talks Notre Dame.

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A&M Makes Top 12 for Four-Star OL

A&M Makes Top 12 for Four-Star OL

Episcopal four-star 2021 offensive lineman Donovan Jackson narrowed his list to a top 12 on Monday afternoon.

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 • Courtney Roland
Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell breaks down the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and throws in a few odds and ends.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson recaps trips to UGA, Ohio State and Texas A&M

Rivals100 OT Donovan Jackson recaps trips to UGA, Ohio State and Texas A&M

Donovan Jackson's summer has included trips to Georgia and camping at Texas A&M.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's commitment predictions

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's commitment predictions

Will standout RB Bijan Robinson take his talents to Ohio State?

 • Mike Farrell
Notre Dame Stands Out To 2021 Rivals100 OL Donovan Jackson

Notre Dame Stands Out To 2021 Rivals100 OL Donovan Jackson

Donovan Jackson has strong interest in Notre Dame and has ties to the Midwest.

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 • Mike Singer
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Texas, La., prospects make noise

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Texas, La., prospects make noise

Analyst Sam Spiegelman offers his thoughts on the prospects from his region, including cornerback Jaylon Jones.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

From Mighty Mouse to Jet Pack to Fancy Feet, there were some impressive performances.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge Video: OL vs. DL Drill

Five-Star Challenge Video: OL vs. DL Drill

Many of the top linemen in the class of 2020 and 2021 faced off at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge,

 • Greg Ladky
Mind of Mike: Ringo blazes, Sewell impresses and more early thoughts

Mind of Mike: Ringo blazes, Sewell impresses and more early thoughts

After seeing four hours of drills and skills, Mike Farrell shares his early observations from Atlanta.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 25 in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

 • Rivals.com
Sooners Offers Ready to Shine

Sooners Offers Ready to Shine

(FREE) Oklahoma's presence at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge is again huge but who are the names to be focusing on?

 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 state rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 state rankings released

Sam Spiegelman takes a look at five major state rankings storylines in the initial 2021 rankings.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Buckeye commits debut in the top 10 nationally

Buckeye commits debut in the top 10 nationally

The initial rankings are out for the 2021 class and the two Buckeye commits are among the top in the nation.

 • Marc Givler
Elite 2021 Texas OL Jackson Excited About Notre Dame Offer

Elite 2021 Texas OL Jackson Excited About Notre Dame Offer

Texas offensive lineman Donovan Jackson talks Notre Dame.

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New Virginia Tech football offer: Donovan Jackson

New Virginia Tech football offer: Donovan Jackson

Virginia Tech has offered Houston (Texas) Episcopal 2021 offensive lineman Donovan Jackson. Here's a quick look at him.

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 • Tim Sullivan
Buckeyes have an ally in recruitment of 2021 Houston lineman

Buckeyes have an ally in recruitment of 2021 Houston lineman

Recruiting sometimes takes a secret weapon and do the Buckeyes have one in their pursuit of Donvan Jackson?

 • Kevin Noon
Three-Point Stance: Hot 11, two-stars, Five-Star Challenge preview

Three-Point Stance: Hot 11, two-stars, Five-Star Challenge preview

Mike Farrell breaks down the programs with the most recruiting momentum heading into the heart of the spring.

 • Mike Farrell
Hot 11: Space City Sooners

Hot 11: Space City Sooners

(FREE) Oklahoma's presence in Houston continues to grow and last Sunday several names to know for the future shined.

 • Josh McCuistion
Three teams have Donovan Jackson's full attention

Three teams have Donovan Jackson's full attention

Donovan Jackson has been a household name even before his freshman season.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series Houston: The Spiegelman Awards

Rivals Camp Series Houston: The Spiegelman Awards

After an impressive Houston stop of the Rivals Camp Series, Sam Spiegelman hands out his awards.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Houston

Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Houston

Bronson McClelland was one of several prospects that earned their stripes Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman, Woody Wommack