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Tuesdays with Gorney: Kiffin questions value of big deals for freshmen QBs

Tuesdays with Gorney: Kiffin questions value of big deals for freshmen QBs

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels did not sign a quarterback in their 2025 recruiting class.

12/10/24
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Pat Narduzzi should be favorite for ACC Coach of the Year

Fact or Fiction: Pat Narduzzi should be favorite for ACC Coach of the Year

Pitt is 5-0 for the first time since 1991.

10/7/24
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Transfer Guide: How did newcomers fare in QB battles?

Transfer Guide: How did newcomers fare in QB battles?

Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff will open the season as the Kentucky Wildcats' QB1.

8/22/24
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
How Keelon Russell stacks up to Alabama's recent QBs

How Keelon Russell stacks up to Alabama's recent QBs

Here’s a look at each of Alabama’s quarterback signees over the past five classes.

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6/6/24
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Bell, Narduzzi, city of PGH made Pitt 'a great opportunity' for Holstein'

Bell, Narduzzi, city of PGH made Pitt 'a great opportunity' for Holstein'

Alabama QB Eli Holstein announced on Sunday that he is transferring to Pitt.

1/7/24
 â€¢ Chris Peak
Alabama QB transferring to Pitt

Alabama QB transferring to Pitt

Pitt’s 2024 roster will include a transfer quarterback from Alabama. 

1/7/24
 â€¢ Chris Peak
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

Blake Corum is one of 44 former four-star prospects on Michigan's roster.

12/28/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
How Alabama's true freshmen performed in their first seasons

How Alabama's true freshmen performed in their first seasons

Here’s a look at how each of Alabama's freshmen performed in their first year and what we can expect from them.

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12/12/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
West Spotlight: Commits that should make an instant impact in 2024

West Spotlight: Commits that should make an instant impact in 2024

Offensive tackle Brandon Baker is the kind of player who can step right in and make an impact at Texas.

9/29/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
What to expect from each of Alabama's true freshmen this season

What to expect from each of Alabama's true freshmen this season

Tony Tsoukalas predicts the impact each of Alabama's true freshmen will provide this season.

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8/30/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Alabama eligibility tracker: A look at the Tide's roster before fall camp

Alabama eligibility tracker: A look at the Tide's roster before fall camp

Where Alabama's roster stands heading into fall camp.

7/31/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Three burning questions Nick Saban will face during SEC Media Days

Three burning questions Nick Saban will face during SEC Media Days

Nick Saban and Alabama will appear at SEC Media Days on Wednesday

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7/17/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Alabama signee spotlight: Eli Holstein

Alabama signee spotlight: Eli Holstein

Tide Illustrated is breaking down Alabama's 2023 class one by one.

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2/17/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
What Alabama players said about the Crimson Tide's early enrollees

What Alabama players said about the Crimson Tide's early enrollees

Here’s what Alabama players had to say about some of the team's newcomers last week.

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1/2/23
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Nick Saban happy with Alabama's two additions at quarterback

Nick Saban happy with Alabama's two additions at quarterback

Nick Saban says Eli Holstein and Dylan Lonergan fit the profile Alabama needs at the quarterback position.

12/22/22
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Tony's take: Kadyn Proctor is the biggest present Alabama unwrapped on ESD

Tony's take: Kadyn Proctor is the biggest present Alabama unwrapped on ESD

Five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor provides optimism for Alabama heading into next season.

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12/21/22
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Why six members of Alabama's 2023 class have a 'really a huge advantage'

Why six members of Alabama's 2023 class have a 'really a huge advantage'

Six members of Alabama’s 2023 class have already joined the team and are helping the Crimson Tide in practice.

12/16/22
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Five possible destinations for transfer QB Devin Leary

Five possible destinations for transfer QB Devin Leary

NC State quarterback Devin Leary is currently the hottest name on the transfer market.

12/6/22
 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared over the weekend

Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared over the weekend

2024 commits

12/4/22
 â€¢ Brandon Howard
Following the Future: Alabama commits standing out in Playoffs

Following the Future: Alabama commits standing out in Playoffs

Another week, another round of the playoffs is underway and several teams are now one step closer to the goal of a

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11/20/22
 â€¢ Brandon Howard
The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

QB Eli Holstein could be primed for success at Alabama, especially with a receiver like Jalen Hale in his arsenal.

11/16/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared over the weekend

Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared over the weekend

As we do each week, we follow the path of Alabama commits and how they fared in their games. 

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11/13/22
 â€¢ Tide Illustrated
Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Here's a look at how Alabama's commits played this week for their respective high schools and community colleges.

11/7/22
 â€¢ Tide Illustrated
Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared this week

Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared this week

Each week we take a look at all the Alabama commits, looking into their games and how they stood out.

10/31/22
 â€¢ Tide Illustrated
Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Here's a look at how Alabama's commits from the 2023 and 2024 classes performed this week.

10/24/22
 â€¢ Tide Illustrated
Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Following the Future: How Alabama's commits fared this week

Here's a look at how the recruits for the 2023 and 2024 classes fared in their respective games this week.

10/17/22
 â€¢ Tide Illustrated
SEC Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

SEC Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

Four-star quarterback Eli Holstein's decommitment from Texas A&M is one of the biggest the SEC has seen this cycle.

8/22/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the first-year Power Five coaches

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the first-year Power Five coaches

Marcus Freeman's 2023 class at Notre Dame is ranked No. 1 in the country.

7/5/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Miami is the front-runner for five-star DE Jayden Wayne

Fact or Fiction: Miami is the front-runner for five-star DE Jayden Wayne

Five-star Jayden Wayne is ranked No. 13 in the 2023 Rivals250.

7/4/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Ranking the Elite 11 QBs at pro day

Ranking the Elite 11 QBs at pro day

Dante Moore was again the most impressive QB at Wednesday's session of the Elite 11.

6/30/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Dante Moore, QB questions, Billy Napier

Three-Point Stance: Dante Moore, QB questions, Billy Napier

Dante Moore is the only uncommitted five-star quarterback in the 2023 class.

6/27/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Irish are fading with Dante Moore after CJ Carr commit

Fact or Fiction: Irish are fading with Dante Moore after CJ Carr commit

Five-star Dante Moore is the fourth-ranked quarterback in the 2023 class.

6/11/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 QBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 QBs

Five-star Arch Manning remains the top-ranked quarterback in the 2023 class.

6/8/22
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

The new Rivals250 for the 2023 class has been released.

6/7/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Biggest recruiting wins, five rankings questions, more

Three-Point Stance: Biggest recruiting wins, five rankings questions, more

Analyst Adam Friedman also highlights five teams that have been recruiting surprisingly well.

6/1/22
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Eli Holstein will win more titles than any other 2023 QB

Fact or Fiction: Eli Holstein will win more titles than any other 2023 QB

Four-star quarterback Eli Holstein committed to Alabama earlier this week.

5/28/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
QB Dominoes: How Holstein's commitment impacts others

QB Dominoes: How Holstein's commitment impacts others

Eli Holstein chose Alabama on Tuesday. What will it mean for others, including the nation's No. 1 prospect?

5/24/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Commitment Breakdown: Four-star QB Eli Holstein to Alabama

Commitment Breakdown: Four-star QB Eli Holstein to Alabama

How Eli Holstein fits at Alabama following his commitment on Tuesday.

5/24/22
 â€¢ Nick Harris
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 QBs

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 QBs

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 Rivals250, and is planning three visits.

5/23/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Fisher-Saban, A&M-Alabama recruiting, 2024 QBs

Three-Point Stance: Fisher-Saban, A&M-Alabama recruiting, 2024 QBs

Despite their disagreement this week, Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher agree on at least one thing when it comes to NIL.

5/21/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Elite 11 Las Vegas Recap

Elite 11 Las Vegas Recap

Elite 11 Las Vegas recap

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5/15/22
 â€¢ Just Chilly
Fact or Fiction: Eli Holstein should get more five-star consideration

Fact or Fiction: Eli Holstein should get more five-star consideration

Quarterback Eli Holstein is currently ranked No. 51 in the 2023 Rivals250.

5/14/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Four-star QB Eli Holstein dives into what's next in his recruiting process

Four-star QB Eli Holstein dives into what's next in his recruiting process

The latest in the recruitment for one of the country's top signal-callers.

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5/12/22
 â€¢ Nick Harris
QB dominoes getting interesting in 2023, 2024 classes

QB dominoes getting interesting in 2023, 2024 classes

Arch Manning is still the primary QB that will set the dominoes in motion.

5/10/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: 2023 TEs, Florida in mix for elite QB, more

Three-Point Stance: 2023 TEs, Florida in mix for elite QB, more

Analyst Ryan Wright takes a look at how Southeast programs are having a hard time reeling in top 2023 tight ends.

5/5/22
 â€¢ Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Five-star Brandon Inniss is the top-ranked receiver in the 2023 class.

5/3/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: Four-star QB Dylan Lonergan

Ranking the Contenders: Four-star QB Dylan Lonergan

The Georgia product wants to play both football and baseball in college, and that will be a big factor in his decision.

4/28/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: QB dominoes have yet to fall

Tuesdays with Gorney: QB dominoes have yet to fall

Alabama, Georgia and Texas are widely viewed as the primary contenders for five-star quarterback Arch Manning.

4/19/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Justice Haynes will end up in Georgia's class

Fact or Fiction: Justice Haynes will end up in Georgia's class

Four-star running back Justice Haynes is the top-ranked prospect in the state of Georgia.

4/18/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The top five uncommitted QBs in the 2023 class

The top five uncommitted QBs in the 2023 class

Five-star Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

4/18/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Eli Holstein takes in Alabama spring game

Eli Holstein takes in Alabama spring game

Louisiana QB talks return to Tuscaloosa.

4/17/22
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Fact or Fiction: Georgia is out front for Jamaal Jarrett

Fact or Fiction: Georgia is out front for Jamaal Jarrett

Three-star DT Jamaal Jarrett visited Georgia over the weekend.

3/29/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts after four days in Louisiana

Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts after four days in Louisiana

Quarterback Eli Holstein decommitted from Texas A&M earlier this month.

3/29/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Five-star 2024 QB Jadyn Davis will play in the ACC

Fact or Fiction: Five-star 2024 QB Jadyn Davis will play in the ACC

Five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis is ranked No. 4 in the 2024 Rivals250.

3/26/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The latest on Arch Manning  amid an important round of visits

The latest on Arch Manning amid an important round of visits

The No. 1 player in the 2023 class continues an intriguing recruiting process.

3/25/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Interview with 2023 QB Eli Holstein

Interview with 2023 QB Eli Holstein

Adam Gorney checks in with quarterback Eli Holstein to break down the latest in his recruitment.

3/24/22
 â€¢ David Berry and Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Jamaal Jarrett is the second-best DT in the East

Fact or Fiction: Jamaal Jarrett is the second-best DT in the East

Defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett stood out Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Charlotte.

3/22/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: Eli Holstein's decommitment from Texas A&M

Sting Factor: Eli Holstein's decommitment from Texas A&M

Four-star quarterback Eli Holstein decommitted from Texas A&M last week.

3/21/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects show out at 7-on-7 events

Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects show out at 7-on-7 events

Five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson shined over the weekend at the Pylon 7-on-7 event in Los Angeles.

3/15/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Four-star Justice Haynes continues to compete for the top spot in the 2023 running back rankings.

2/15/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals100 QB Eli Holstein caps perfect season with title, MOP

Rivals100 QB Eli Holstein caps perfect season with title, MOP

Four-star Texas A&M commitment Eli Holstein captures Class 5A state title

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12/21/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Takeaways from Louisiana state championships

Takeaways from Louisiana state championships

Takeaways from the Louisiana non-select state championship games at Caesar's Superdome in New Orleans

12/13/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 QB in 2023?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 QB in 2023?

A case could be made for Arch Manning, Malachi Nelson or Dante Moore. Rivals analysts weigh in.

12/1/21
 â€¢ Clint Cosgrove, Adam Gorney, Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 QB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 QB rankings

Five-star QB Malachi Nelson will team up with new coach Lincoln Riley at USC.

12/1/21
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Five schools that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five schools that should be pleased

Ohio State, with elite 2023 athlete Alex Styles, has some major talent coming through the pipeline.

11/30/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the new Rivals250 ranking for the 2023 class.

11/30/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Five tide-turning recruits in the spotlight for LSU

Five tide-turning recruits in the spotlight for LSU

Five-star Jacoby Mathews was at one point committed to LSU. Can Brian Kelly get Mathews back in the Tigers' class?

11/30/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 41-60 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 41-60 in the 2023 Rivals250

Alabama is a program to watch for four-star DE Peter Woods, but also keep an eye on Clemson and others.

11/17/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Recruits react to Texas A&M's upset of No. 1 Alabama

Recruits react to Texas A&M's upset of No. 1 Alabama

Recruits react to Kyle Field's atmosphere for Texas A&M-Alabama

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10/10/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Bear Alexander's transfer helps UGA the most

Fact or Fiction: Bear Alexander's transfer helps UGA the most

Georgia has a history of recruiting elite talent from the Bradenton, Fla., school.

9/30/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Spiegelman: Takeaways from games in Texas, Louisiana

Spiegelman: Takeaways from games in Texas, Louisiana

Notes on Kam Dewberry, David Hicks, Eli Holstein and other notable recruits in the South

9/21/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Ranking the States: No. 6 Louisiana

Ranking the States: No. 6 Louisiana

Safety Jacoby Matthews is one of two five-stars from Louisiana in the 2022 class.

8/27/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 QB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 QB rankings

Pierce Clarkson is a QB to watch this season, as his stock continues to rise.after a great offseason at camps.

8/11/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Oklahoma has an early grip on the nation's top 2023 recruiting haul, which includes Malachi Nelson.

8/11/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Four-star QB Eli Holstein is Texas A&M-bound

Four-star QB Eli Holstein is Texas A&M-bound

Four-star Zachary (La.) QB Eli Holstein commits to Texas A&M

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6/25/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Recruits talk weekend with Alabama

Recruits talk weekend with Alabama

Top recruits talk weekend visit to Alabama

6/13/21
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Ohio State offer catches four-star QB Eli Holstein's attention

Ohio State offer catches four-star QB Eli Holstein's attention

Four-star Zachary (La.) QB Eli Holstein is one of the top signal-callers in the South.

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6/3/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning, more

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning, more

Ewers, the top prospect in the 2022 class, is taking an official visit to Ohio State this weekend.

6/3/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Where top 2023 prospects will visit in June

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Where top 2023 prospects will visit in June

Four-star Anthony Hill is planning at least three visits in June.

6/1/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The 2023 quarterbacks with offers from Kentucky

The 2023 quarterbacks with offers from Kentucky

Breaking down the 2023 quarterback recruiting landscape for Kentucky.

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5/19/21
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
2023 four-star QB Eli Holstein breaks down Georgia's recent offer

2023 four-star QB Eli Holstein breaks down Georgia's recent offer

With Gunner Stockton aboard for the Class of 2022, Georgia coaches have already put out nine offers in the 2023 cycle

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5/10/21
 â€¢ Jake Reuse
Coen offers Louisiana quarterback Eli Holstein

Coen offers Louisiana quarterback Eli Holstein

First-year Kentucky has a new quarterback target.

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5/8/21
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Four-star QB Eli Holstein examining all of his new offers

Four-star QB Eli Holstein examining all of his new offers

Four-star Louisiana QB Eli Holstein reacts to new offers

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4/27/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Oklahoma commit Talyn Shettron was one of the camp's many impressive performers.

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4/16/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Four-Star Friday: New four-stars in 2023 class revealed

Four-Star Friday: New four-stars in 2023 class revealed

We begin our weekly announcement of players who have earned a four-star rating in the 2023 class.

4/16/21
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals Camp Series: The top offensive performers in Dallas

Rivals Camp Series: The top offensive performers in Dallas

Harris Sewell is ranked No. 71 in the 2023 Rivals250.

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4/14/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Top quarterback performers

Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Top quarterback performers

LSU quarterback commit Walker Howard impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas.

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4/12/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas

Class of 2023 quarterback Rickie Collins impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Dallas.

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4/11/21
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Five questions about 2023 QB rankings

Five questions about 2023 QB rankings

Five-star Malachi Nelson is the top-ranked quarterback prospect in the 2023 class.

4/5/21
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Initial ranking for 2023 released

Rivals Rankings Week: Initial ranking for 2023 released

The initial Rivals100 for the 2023 class has been released,

3/30/21
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Louisiana QB Breaks Down his A&M Offer & More

Louisiana QB Breaks Down his A&M Offer & More

Zachary, LA, 2023 quarterback Eli Holstein already has several SEC offers. He breaks it all down for AY.

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3/1/21
 â€¢ Courtney Roland
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Recent commits, top targets shine in The Boot

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Recent commits, top targets shine in The Boot

Four-star Sage Ryan impressed on both offense and defense Friday night.

11/10/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
South Central Spotlight: Class of 2023 prospects generating buzz

South Central Spotlight: Class of 2023 prospects generating buzz

QB Reese Mooney has already picked up offers from Nebraska, Maryland, Ole Miss and Kentucky.

9/4/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Elite Louisiana quarterback: "Kentucky has a winning program"

Elite Louisiana quarterback: "Kentucky has a winning program"

LSU legacy and Zachary, La., quarterback Eli Holstein reacts to Kentucky's offer.

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7/27/20
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
LSU offers 2023 QB Eli Holstein

LSU offers 2023 QB Eli Holstein

LSU is the first offer for 2023 QB Eli Holstein.

6/8/20
 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
South-Central Spotlight: Ten 2023 prospects to watch

South-Central Spotlight: Ten 2023 prospects to watch

Eli Holstein is one of several South-Central 2023 prospects turning heads as his freshman year closes.

6/5/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman