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National Signing Day: Grading the Big Ten

National Signing Day: Grading the Big Ten

Tavien St. Clair, the top-ranked prospect in the Rivals250, signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.

 • Greg Smith
Big Ten Report Card: September grades for each program

Big Ten Report Card: September grades for each program

Five-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu flipped from Tennessee to Oregon in September.

 • Adam Gorney
How the 2024 five-stars fared in Week 1

How the 2024 five-stars fared in Week 1

Former five-star Jeremiah Smith caught six passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's win over Akron.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Grading the 2024 class

Big Ten Spotlight: Grading the 2024 class

Ohio State led the way in the Big Ten with a class ranked No. 4 overall.

 • Greg Smith
Ohio State recruiting class grades as Ryan Day signs another top-five class

Ohio State recruiting class grades as Ryan Day signs another top-five class

With the Class of 2024 wrapped up, Dotting the 'Eyes is grading the Ohio State effort position-by-position.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Georgia wins the 2024 high school recruiting title

Georgia wins the 2024 high school recruiting title

Georgia has claimed four of the last seven national recruiting titles.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Too high, too low in final 2024 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Too high, too low in final 2024 Rivals250?

Nebraska signee Carter Nelson Nelson has a rare blend of size (6-4, 215) and athleticism that can’t be taught.

 • Staff
Tuesdays with Gorney: Final 2024 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: Final 2024 Rivals250 released

The final Rivals250 for the 2024 class has been released.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Final five-star countdown for 2024 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Final five-star countdown for 2024 class

The final rankings for 2024 are being released this week. We kicked things off today with the Five-Star Countdown.

 • Adam Gorney
Analyzing impact as 4-star defensive end Dominic Kirks commits to Buckeyes

Analyzing impact as 4-star defensive end Dominic Kirks commits to Buckeyes

Ohio State has added a 2024 commitment from defensive end Dominic Kirks. What does he bring the Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
All-American Bowl: Programs that should be pleased

All-American Bowl: Programs that should be pleased

Few prospects impressed more in San Antonio than Clemson signee Terrance "TJ" Moore.

 • Greg Smith
Smith Awards: All-American Bowl

Smith Awards: All-American Bowl

Five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith was exactly as advertised at the All-American Bowl.

 • Greg Smith
Three-Point Stance: Receivers and linemen stand out on Day 1

Three-Point Stance: Receivers and linemen stand out on Day 1

Four-star receiver Ny Carr made several tough catches Tuesday at All-American Bowl practices.

 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: East takeaways from Day 1

All-American Bowl: East takeaways from Day 1

Four-star offensive lineman Josiah Thompson impressed Tuesday at All-American Bowl practice.

 • Adam Friedman
UA Game: What we've learned in Orlando

UA Game: What we've learned in Orlando

Virginia Tech signee Emmett Laws has impressed in a big way in Orlando.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Winners and Losers of the Early Signing Period

Big Ten Winners and Losers of the Early Signing Period

Today we continue a series looking at the winners and losers of each power conference. Next up is the Big Ten.

 • Greg Smith
NSD 2023: National Signing Day was full of surprises, good and bad

NSD 2023: National Signing Day was full of surprises, good and bad

Oregon flipping four-star receiver Ryan Pellum from USC was one of the notable surprises on National Signing Day.

 • John Garcia Jr.
In NIL world, Ohio State needs hype man head coach, collective cohesion

In NIL world, Ohio State needs hype man head coach, collective cohesion

In a new world of college football there are some old rules that still apply but there are new lessons being learned.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
NSD 2023: The Gorney Awards

NSD 2023: The Gorney Awards

National Signing Day is in the books and like always, Adam Gorney doles out his personal awards for the day.

 • Adam Gorney
Superlatives for star-laden Ohio State 2024 recruiting class

Superlatives for star-laden Ohio State 2024 recruiting class

Class superlatives for Ohio State and its 2024 recruiting class, which ranks as the Big Ten's best.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

When will the nation's top prospects announce? Get all the times here.

 • Adam Friedman
NSD 2023: Winners and losers

NSD 2023: Winners and losers

Alabama is a big winner on the day while Florida suffered some big losses.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD 2023: Georgia is No. 1 but door is open for others to claim top spot

NSD 2023: Georgia is No. 1 but door is open for others to claim top spot

Georgia has a commanding, but not insurmountable, lead in the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
BREAKING: Alabama flips four-star Kevin Riley from MiamI

BREAKING: Alabama flips four-star Kevin Riley from MiamI

Alabama flips four- star defender Kevin Riley from Miami

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 • Brandon Howard
Signing Day Tracker: Ohio State looking to ink top-five recruiting class

Signing Day Tracker: Ohio State looking to ink top-five recruiting class

Tracking the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class on the first day of the Early Signing Period.

 • Jeremy Birmingham
NSD 2023: Southeast preview with John Garcia Jr.

NSD 2023: Southeast preview with John Garcia Jr.

Jason Fitz and Adam Gorney check in with John Garcia Jr. on three big stories out of the Southeast ahead of National

 • Dave Berry
Ohio State signing class update, early enrollee plans

Ohio State signing class update, early enrollee plans

Enrollment, signing plans for the Ohio State 2024 recruiting class as the early signing period arrives on Wednesday.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
NSD 2023: Ten prospects still on flip watch

NSD 2023: Ten prospects still on flip watch

No. 1 prospect Jeremiah Smith remains an Ohio State commit – for now.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Counting down to National Signing Day

Tuesdays with Gorney: Counting down to National Signing Day

Four-star Tyanthony Smith is committed to Texas A&M but he may have visited Texas over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD 2023: Five programs in the spotlight this week

NSD 2023: Five programs in the spotlight this week

Five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston is committed to Ohio State but will he sign with the Buckeyes on Wednesday?

 • John Garcia Jr.
Five National Signing Day storylines to follow this week

Five National Signing Day storylines to follow this week

Four-star Xavier Filsaime is one of multiple Florida commits that could flip this week.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Rivals Roundtable: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith has been committed to Ohio State for over a year.

 • Adam Friedman, John Garcia, Adam Gorney
Eddrick Houston thoughts, Ohio State misses on linebacker target — for now

Eddrick Houston thoughts, Ohio State misses on linebacker target — for now

Eddrick Houston made two visits this weekend as Ohio State tries to hold on to its top defensive recruit.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
NSD Preview: Flip watch, predictions for the Big Ten

NSD Preview: Flip watch, predictions for the Big Ten

Five-star Air Noland is the highest-ranked quarterback committed to a Big Ten program... for now.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Texas, which has a new No. 1 player in WR Micah Hudson, has the most players with 42.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

There's a new No. 1 in the Rivals250 for 2024. Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024

It's the postseason rankings update for the 2024 class so we kicked off Rivals Rankings Week with a Five-Star Countdown.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott flips from Ohio State to Miami

Five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott flips from Ohio State to Miami

Justin Scott has flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami.

 • Jeremy Birmingham
Key Ohio State recruiting storylines with months until signing day 2024

Key Ohio State recruiting storylines with months until signing day 2024

With two months to signing day, Ohio State has a couple key questions to answer in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the 2024 five-star prospects

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the 2024 five-star prospects

Five-star Dylan Raiola has been committed to Georgia since May.

 • Adam Gorney
Amaris Williams highlights list of Penn State game visitors for 2024 class

Amaris Williams highlights list of Penn State game visitors for 2024 class

Ohio State is expecting a big visitor's list for its showdown with Penn State. Who is coming to town?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Big Ten Spotlight: Handicapping the conference recruiting race

Big Ten Spotlight: Handicapping the conference recruiting race

Jeremiah Smith is one of four five-star prospects committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Analzying impact as five-star Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State

Analzying impact as five-star Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has added a major defensive commitment as five-star defensive end Eddrick Houston picks the Buckeyes

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five-star DL Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State

Five-star DL Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State

Ohio State dips back into the Peach State for a much-needed five-star defensive recruit.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Commitment Preview: Alabama gets prepared for a week of decisions

Commitment Preview: Alabama gets prepared for a week of decisions

Three more Alabama targets are set to come off the board this week. Inside we break down each upcoming decision

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Texas – led by five-star Colin Simmons – continues to be the top state for Rivals250 prospects.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Three-Point Stance: SEC predictions, five-stars closing in, Trever Jackson

Three-Point Stance: SEC predictions, five-stars closing in, Trever Jackson

Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. sees Jayden Daniels emerging as the player of the year in the SEC.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 defensive linemen

Five-star Texas commit Colin Simmons is the top-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Williams Nwaneri, Hugh Freeze, five-star predictions

Three-Point Stance: Williams Nwaneri, Hugh Freeze, five-star predictions

Five-star Williams Nwaneri committed to Missouri on Monday.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

The new Rivals250 for the 2024 class has been released. Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through it.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024 class

It's Rivals Rankings Week for the 2024 class as we update the Rivals250, position and state rankings before the season.

 • Adam Gorney
Where things stand with Ohio State and top remaining recruiting targets

Where things stand with Ohio State and top remaining recruiting targets

Ohio State is waiting on a few big answers before resetting its recruiting board for the final stretch of the 2024 class

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five-star Ga. defender previews upcoming decision, Alabama pushing

Five-star Ga. defender previews upcoming decision, Alabama pushing

Five-Star DL Eddrick Houston talks Tide ahead of decision.

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 • Brandon Howard
Southeast Spotlight: Predictions for top 10 uncommitted recruits

Southeast Spotlight: Predictions for top 10 uncommitted recruits

Five-star safety KJ Bolden plans to announce his commitment decision on Aug. 5.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign more than five 2024 five-stars

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign more than five 2024 five-stars

The Bulldogs already have three five-star commits in Dylan Raiola, Justin Williams and Peyton Woodyard.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Georgia High School Football Media Day Recruiting Notebook

Georgia High School Football Media Day Recruiting Notebook

The very latest on some of the top football talent in Georgia.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Three key summer surprises in the Midwest

Three key summer surprises in the Midwest

Five-star Justin Scott's commitment to Ohio State took many observers by surprise.

 • Greg Smith
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will finish with top 2024 recruiting class

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will finish with top 2024 recruiting class

Georgia has the pole position, but Ohio State and Florida are right on the Bulldogs' heels.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Where Ohio State stands with top prospects set to make recruiting decisions

Where Ohio State stands with top prospects set to make recruiting decisions

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
A few Alabama targets to watch on defense moving forward

A few Alabama targets to watch on defense moving forward

Here's a look at a few names still on the board defensively in the 2024 class

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 • Brandon Howard
Three-Point Stance: NCAA rule change, Ohio State's D-line surge, NIL

Three-Point Stance: NCAA rule change, Ohio State's D-line surge, NIL

Justin Scott was a major win for Ohio State, which looks to be building the best defensive line class in the 2024 cycle.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on uncommitted 2024 five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on uncommitted 2024 five-stars

Williams Nwaneri is one of 13 uncommitted five-stars left in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Analyzing impact as five-star Justin Scott commits to Ohio State

Analyzing impact as five-star Justin Scott commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has added a commitment Justin Scott. What does the 5-star defensive tackle bring to the Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
After important June, Ohio State in position for elite defensive class

After important June, Ohio State in position for elite defensive class

With June official visits in the rearview mirror, Ohio State is waiting to see if can pull off an elite defensive class.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
West Coast Spotlight: Surprising recent recruiting developments

West Coast Spotlight: Surprising recent recruiting developments

Five-star Dylan Raiola is the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama set to host a large group of visitors this weekend

Alabama set to host a large group of visitors this weekend

Alabama hosts another large group of visitors this weekend, we take a look at the large group

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten biggest visits on tap

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten biggest visits on tap

Texas gets to make its case to Colin Simmons as the five-star edge rusher visits Austin this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State won't host Elias Rudolph, Buckeyes' place with in-state corners

Ohio State won't host Elias Rudolph, Buckeyes' place with in-state corners

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State makes big pitch to top defensive recruiting targets

Ohio State makes big pitch to top defensive recruiting targets

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Defensive priorities in focus on major Ohio State recruiting weekend

Defensive priorities in focus on major Ohio State recruiting weekend

Ohio State is hosting a number of official visitors over the weekend. Here are some of the biggest storylines to watch.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2024 Rivals250

Texas boasts 48 prospects in our rankings, led by defensive end Colin Simmons, who is ranked No. 5 overall.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 defensive linemen

Five-star Williams Nwaneri is the top-ranked defensive lineman in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2024 Rivals250 released

The new Rivals250 for the 2024 class has been released. Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through it.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown

It's a Rivals Rankings Week as the 2024 class rankings get a refresh. We started by counting down the 20 five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney
UGA visit answers questions for No. 1 DE Eddrick Houston

UGA visit answers questions for No. 1 DE Eddrick Houston

No. 1 defensive end Eddrick Houston recaps his official visit to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
No.1 DE Eddrick Houston hopes to build stronger bonds on Georgia OV

No.1 DE Eddrick Houston hopes to build stronger bonds on Georgia OV

No. 1 defensive end Eddrick Houston previews his weekend official visit to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
Five big Ohio State recruiting questions as Buckeyes hit key June stretch

Five big Ohio State recruiting questions as Buckeyes hit key June stretch

There's a big recruiting month coming up for Ohio State and that means some big questions need to be answered.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Previewing USC's first big weekend of 2024 official visitors

Previewing USC's first big weekend of 2024 official visitors

Breaking down USC's first batch of 2024 official visitors.

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 • Ryan Young
Tuesdays with Gorney: The latest on the 2024 five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: The latest on the 2024 five-stars

Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is the top-ranked prospect in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State defensive recruiting ready to take next step heading to summer

Ohio State defensive recruiting ready to take next step heading to summer

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State culture, Larry Johnson impress five-star Eddrick Houston

Ohio State culture, Larry Johnson impress five-star Eddrick Houston

Ohio State hosted five-star Eddrick Houston on Friday and left a big impression on the Georgia defensive end.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
No. 1 DE Eddrick Houston glimpses UGA future on campus visit

No. 1 DE Eddrick Houston glimpses UGA future on campus visit

No. 1 defensive end Eddrick Houston recaps his visit to Georgia for a spring practice.

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 • Jed May
Gorney's predictions: Where will the top uncommitted DEs land?

Gorney's predictions: Where will the top uncommitted DEs land?

Colin Simmons is ranked No. 3 overall in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign five top-10 in-state prospects

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign five top-10 in-state prospects

Georgia has a fight on its hands for Eddrick Houston.

 • Ryan Wright
Recruiting Chops: 24 for '24: MSU’s most important defensive targets

Recruiting Chops: 24 for '24: MSU’s most important defensive targets

Spartans Illustrated takes a look at 12 of Michigan State's most important targets on the defensive side of the ball.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Georgia five-star SDE Eddrick Houston runs down spring visit schedule

Georgia five-star SDE Eddrick Houston runs down spring visit schedule

Georgia 2024 five-star SDE Eddrick Houston sets five spring visits sharing his thoughts on each.

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 • Ryan Wright
Fact or Fiction: Williams Nwaneri could end up as the top 2024 DE

Fact or Fiction: Williams Nwaneri could end up as the top 2024 DE

Nwaneri, a four-star prospect from Missouri, is currently ranked No. 3 at his position.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: 15 teams that could load up with top 2024 prospects

Tuesdays with Gorney: 15 teams that could load up with top 2024 prospects

Alabama and Georgia would both love to land five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most Rivals250 prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most Rivals250 prospects

Defensive end Colin Simmons leads the way for Texas, which has state bragging rights.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 D-linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 D-linemen

Five-star Colin Simmons is the top-ranked defensive lineman in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on the top 50 standouts in 2024

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on the top 50 standouts in 2024

Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola remains the top-ranked prospect in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Predicting the Class: Ohio State defensive haul needs top-tier talents

Predicting the Class: Ohio State defensive haul needs top-tier talents

A first guess at the Buckeyes 2024 defensive recruiting class says Ohio State can't take Ohio for granted.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

There are six new five-star prospects in the updated Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney, Cole Patterson, Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2024

The 2024 class is on the clock and today we started another Rivals Rankings Week by counting down the 17 five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney and Dave Berry
Southeast Spotlight: Toughest 2024 rankings questions

Southeast Spotlight: Toughest 2024 rankings questions

Five-star Jeremiah Smith is ranked No. 2 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2024 class by position

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2024 class by position

Alabama commit Julian Sayin is part of a strong crop of 2024 quarterbacks.

 • Adam Gorney
A fresh look at 2024: Defensive commits, new offers & prospects to know

A fresh look at 2024: Defensive commits, new offers & prospects to know

Here's a look at Alabama's defensive targets in the 2024 class

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 • Brandon Howard
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