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Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez announces commitment to Ohio State

Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez announces commitment to Ohio State

Five-star Devin Sanchez, the top-ranked cornerback in the 2025 Rivals250, committed to Ohio State on Saturday.

1/6/24
 • Adam Gorney
Analyzing impact as Texas running back James Peoples commits to Ohio State

Analyzing impact as Texas running back James Peoples commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has landed a commitment from Texas running back James Peoples. What does the 4-star bring to the Buckeyes?

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4/2/23
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Making the Case: RB Jamarion Wilcox

Making the Case: RB Jamarion Wilcox

The ninth-best running back in the 2023 class has narrowed his list to four schools.

12/13/22
 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Herman's in-state recruiting failures loom large in dismissal

Mind of Mike: Herman's in-state recruiting failures loom large in dismissal

Tom Herman was 32-18 in four seasons at Texas.

1/2/21
 • Mike Farrell
Five-star QB Quinn Ewers commits to Ohio State

Five-star QB Quinn Ewers commits to Ohio State

The Texas-based signal caller is Rivals' top-rated pro-style QB in the 2022 class.

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11/19/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Hubbard will be leading rusher in Power Five

Fact or Fiction: Hubbard will be leading rusher in Power Five

The Oklahoma State running back is expected to hit the 2,000-yard mark.

7/9/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

5/20/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Schools that best develop in-state recruits into draft picks

Schools that best develop in-state recruits into draft picks

Marlon Davidson was one of four Alabama native Auburn Tigers to have their names called in the 2020 NFL Draft.

4/30/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson went in the first round as LSU continues to enjoy the fruits of a monumental season.

4/29/20
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Lone Star State is out front when it comes to producing draft picks

Lone Star State is out front when it comes to producing draft picks

The state of Texas produced dozens of draft picks in 2020, including TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor.

4/28/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
What we learned from the 2020 NFL Draft

What we learned from the 2020 NFL Draft

The state of Texas produced 34 draft picks in 2020, including Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb.

4/27/20
 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Comparing top RBs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top RBs with current recruits

Jonathan Taylor rushed for more than 6,000 yards during his career with the Badgers.

4/14/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Jonathan Taylor was the first player in NCAA history to run for more than 6,000 yards in three seasons.

3/31/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Trey Sermon could be key to national title

Fact or Fiction: Trey Sermon could be key to national title

Expectations are high for new Ohio State running back Trey Sermon.

3/24/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Trey Sermon will end up at Ohio State

Fact or Fiction: Trey Sermon will end up at Ohio State

Trey Sermon rushed for 2,076 yards and 22 touchdowns in three seasons at Oklahoma.

3/16/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top 5 RBs heading into NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Top 5 RBs heading into NFL Combine

Jonathan Taylor has been nothing short of phenomenal during his three-year Wisconsin career.

2/15/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals' All-Bowl Team: Offensive players

Rivals' All-Bowl Team: Offensive players

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow leads the way with his incredible run to a national championship.

1/16/20
 • Mike Farrell
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.

1/10/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 11-15

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 11-15

One of the best SEC quarterbacks of all-time leads this look at the top 50 players in college football.

1/9/20
 • Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: Breaking down the four rosters

College Football Playoff: Breaking down the four rosters

Here's an inside-the-numbers look at Clemson, Ohio State, LSU and Oklahoma.

12/27/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Travis Etienne is the best RB in the CFB Playoff

Fact or Fiction: Travis Etienne is the best RB in the CFB Playoff

Running back Travis Etienne is one of several standout playmakers in Clemson's offense.

12/24/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Big Ten Championship Game: Where the stars came from

Big Ten Championship Game: Where the stars came from

Justin Fields is one of several former five-star prospects that will suit up against Wisconsin for the Buckeyes.

12/7/19
 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Is this the season Harbaugh beats Ohio State?

Ask Farrell: Is this the season Harbaugh beats Ohio State?

This weekend will mark the fifth time the Michigan coach has gone up against Ohio State.

11/27/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

A look at the programs that have had a couple of standouts at their offensive positions in the past 10 years.

11/27/19
 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ryan Day has big shoes to fill, but thus far, he looks capable.

11/22/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

11/14/19
 • Mike Farrell
Top five NFL prospects at RB, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at RB, regardless of class

Jonathan Taylor has a big NFL future. Who else will star on Sundays?

11/5/19
 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: The recruitment of the top five RBs

College Fantasy Football: The recruitment of the top five RBs

Chuba Hubbard started his football career off in Canada before committing to Oklahoma State.

10/29/19
 • Adam Gorney
Ask Farrell: Is Ohio State the best team in the country?

Ask Farrell: Is Ohio State the best team in the country?

Ohio State has won its last 14 games.

10/28/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Top RB scorers at midseason

College Fantasy Football: Top RB scorers at midseason

There are no surprises among the top running backs in the nation.

10/15/19
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Coaches that won't work out, recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Coaches that won't work out, recruiting

Mike Farrell looks at coaches on the just-won't-work-out seat in today's Three-Point Stance.

10/10/19
 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 26-30

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 26-30

Some big-time playmakers appear on this segment of Mike Farrell's countdown.

10/9/19
 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Is Ohio State the best team in the country?

Ask Farrell: Is Ohio State the best team in the country?

Ohio State is averaging 49 points per game.

10/8/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Contenders, pretenders, indisputable takes

Three-Point Stance: Contenders, pretenders, indisputable takes

Are LSU, Wisconsin and Auburn contenders or pretenders for the CFB Playoff? Mike Farrell weighs in.

10/1/19
 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Are these players living up to their rankings?

Hit or Miss: Are these players living up to their rankings?

Tua Tagovailoa has been a stud for Alabama. Did the Rivals team see that coming?

9/18/19
 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: The five best RBs through Week 3

College Fantasy Football: The five best RBs through Week 3

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard has put up big numbers for the Cowboys' offense so far this season.

9/17/19
 • Adam Gorney
Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 31-35

Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 31-35

This group includes three former five-star prospects and a surprising three-star standout.

8/23/19
 • Mike Farrell
Elite running backs focused on big picture in recruiting

Elite running backs focused on big picture in recruiting

Five-star Kendall Milton and many of his elite running back peers are focusing on the big picture in recruiting.

6/27/19
 • Adam Gorney
Biggest out-of-state grabs: Running Backs

Biggest out-of-state grabs: Running Backs

Jonathan Taylor is the latest in a long line of New Jersey running backs that have had success at Wisconsin.

4/2/19
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on conference title games, playoff

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on conference title games, playoff

Mike Farrell breaks down the big weekend that was, the big games ahead and offers his predictions for the playoff.

12/2/18
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the ACC title game

Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the ACC title game

Mike Farrell breaks down the matchup between Pitt and Clemson in the ACC championship game.

11/28/18
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the Big Ten title game

Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the Big Ten title game

Mike Farrell breaks down the ins and outs of the Ohio State-Northwestern matchup in the Big Ten title game.

11/26/18
 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Early season trends, sleepers on waiver wire

College Fantasy Football: Early season trends, sleepers on waiver wire

Purdue freshman Rondale Moore is one of the biggest early fantasy surprises of the 2018 season.

9/26/18
 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: RBs to watch for Week 4

College Fantasy Football: RBs to watch for Week 4

Boston College's AJ Dillon is one of five RBs that should put up big fantasy numbers this weekend.

9/18/18
 • Adam Gorney
Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Today we take a look at what the Ohio State starters looked like as recruits.

9/6/18
 • Richie O'Leary
College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

The first week of college football is in the books. Here are some thoughts and notes from the opening weekend of action

9/2/18
 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

With the opening weekend of college football it's time to get smarter about your fantasy league.

8/31/18
 • Adam Gorney
Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

The countdown of the nation's top 50 players continues with four players from the SEC.

8/22/18
 • Mike Farrell
Remember me? RBs looking to re-emerge at new schools

Remember me? RBs looking to re-emerge at new schools

We take a look at seven former highly-ranked running backs who are set to re-emerge at new programs this fall.

7/29/18
 • Woody Wommack
Rivals.com 2018 Big Ten Preview

Rivals.com 2018 Big Ten Preview

With Big Ten Media Days set to kick off, we preview the league's 2018 season.

7/22/18
 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Mike Farrell doesn't pull any punches when it comes to his top 5 overrated coaches. Plus, non-QB Heisman candidates.

7/19/18
 • Mike Farrell
Programs that should load 2019 NFL Draft with top selections

Programs that should load 2019 NFL Draft with top selections

Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State and Ole Miss all figure to provide some top players for the pros.

5/23/18
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Barkley is a shoo-in as the top RB in this month's NFL Draft. Here are 10 players who were once rated higher than him.

4/18/18
 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Is Bryce Love a legitimate favorite for Heisman?

Take Two: Is Bryce Love a legitimate favorite for Heisman?

Running backs seem to face an uphill battle in Heisman voting. Can Stanford's star break that trend?

2/2/18
 • Adam Gorney
Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown concludes with Nos. 1-3

Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown concludes with Nos. 1-3

Farrell's ranking of college football's top freshmen concludes with players from Georgia, Ohio State and Wisconsin.

12/29/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine & Shame; Playoff thoughts

Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine & Shame; Playoff thoughts

A look at the weekend's best and worst. Plus: Playoff committee got it right.

12/3/17
 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Championship: Five key players for Ohio St., Wisconsin

Big Ten Championship: Five key players for Ohio St., Wisconsin

How did Rivals evaluate key players in Saturday's Big Ten title clash out of high school?

11/27/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Mike Farrell ranks the recent de-commitments, gives his take on some outstanding freshmen and updates his Heisman list.

11/15/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Which five CFB teams have the most talent?

Three-Point Stance: Which five CFB teams have the most talent?

Alabama is a lock at No. 1 - but you might be surprised by the team ranked fifth.

11/8/17
 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell Freshmen 15: Nos. 1-3

Midseason Farrell Freshmen 15: Nos. 1-3

Two of the top three true freshmen in the nation are Big Ten running backs.

11/3/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Today's Three-Point Stance is focused on true freshmen excelling in college football this season.

11/3/17
 • Mike Farrell
Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Alabama has hit it big at running back; Penn State has been producing quality QBs

10/22/17
 • Adam Friedman
Twitter Tuesday: Vols' candidates, SEC chopping block, Clemson

Twitter Tuesday: Vols' candidates, SEC chopping block, Clemson

Butch Jones' potential replacement; SEC coaches on the chopping block; Clemson is deeper; Florida State is in trouble.

10/3/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Coaches under scrutiny, freshmen of the week, Heisman

Three-Point Stance: Coaches under scrutiny, freshmen of the week, Heisman

Mike Farrell analyzes coaches who are facing scrutiny and reveals his lists of Heisman contenders and top freshmen.

9/20/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Kevin Sumlin, Freshman Five, Heisman Trophy

Three-Point Stance: Kevin Sumlin, Freshman Five, Heisman Trophy

Mike Farrell argues that it's time for a change in Aggieland, shouts out five impressive freshmen and more.

9/6/17
 • Mike Farrell
Week 1: College football's breakout stars

Week 1: College football's breakout stars

J.K. Dobbins dazzles in his first college action; Ole Miss and Notre Dame have breakout heroes.

9/4/17
 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Big Ten Spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Ohio State has dominated Big Ten recruiting since the conference expanded to 14 teams in 2014.

7/17/17
 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields

Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weighs in on Lane Kiffin's early offers, recruiting in Texas and more.

6/8/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell breaks down Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen and a potential new NCAA rule.

5/18/17
 • Mike Farrell
Raiding the state: Texas

Raiding the state: Texas

The SEC has significantly increased its presence in Texas over the last five recruiting cycles.

4/21/17
 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

With many of last season's top college players off to the NFL, programs are looking for replacements.

3/3/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: No guarantees in recruiting, fake news, triplets

Three-Point Stance: No guarantees in recruiting, fake news, triplets

There are no guarantees in recruiting. Mike Farrell discusses the latest example of this and more.

2/16/17
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Tom Brady is the greatest QB of all time, but who are the best at the other positions? Mike Farrell breaks it down.

2/7/17
 • Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Big Ten

Commit Fit: Big Ten

The Big Ten enjoyed a banner recruiting year in 2017. Mike Farrell analyzes which signees are the best program fits.

2/6/17
 • Mike Farrell
Grading the Class: Offense

Grading the Class: Offense

Ohio State just signed one of the top 10 classes in the Rivals era. We're grading the offensive side of the ball.

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2/2/17
 • Marc Givler
Signed: J.K. Dobbins

Signed: J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins is one of three Texans already on campus for the Buckeyes in the class of 2017.

2/1/17
 • Kevin Noon
Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Go inside the final Rivals.com state rankings for the 2017 class.

1/20/17
 • Woody Wommack
Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Baron Browning is a major reason why Ohio State is one of the college teams off to a hot start at the Army Bowl.

1/2/17
 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

QB Tate Martell is one of many reasons why this year's Army Bowl will be of particular interest to Ohio State fans.

1/2/17
 • Nick Krueger
Five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman

Five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman

Five-star Marvin Wilson is is one of five important targets for new Texas coach Tom Herman.

11/26/16
 • Adam Gorney, Nick Krueger
Huge recruiting weekend on tap

Huge recruiting weekend on tap

Ohio State will be hosting a handful of commits on official visits this weekend but none more important than Texas

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11/4/16
 • Marc Givler
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like LB Markail Benton, for the class of 2017.

8/25/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 Update: New No. 1, five-star movement

Rivals100 Update: New No. 1, five-star movement

There's a new No. 1 player and several new five-stars in the latest Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

8/22/16
 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take two examines some of the pressing storylines in college football, including the pressure facing Penn State.

7/29/16
 • Adam Gorney
Dobbins is a decisive player

Dobbins is a decisive player

Ohio State running back commit J.K. Dobbins is the latest player on our radar for our Southern Swing tour.

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5/17/16
 • Kevin Noon
The Board: 2017 Running Backs

The Board: 2017 Running Backs

The Baylor coaches have a total of four (4) offers out to running back prospects in the 2017 recruiting class.  Outside

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4/20/16
 • Matt Clare
Dobbins is all-in on Ohio State

Dobbins is all-in on Ohio State

Following his first visit to Columbus, Ohio State commit J.K. Dobbins is shutting down his recruitment.

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4/5/16
 • Ryan Donnelly
Dobbins prepares for first Ohio State visit

Dobbins prepares for first Ohio State visit

Ohio State commit JK Dobbins is visiting Columbus for the first time and the Texas native goes in-depth on recruiting.

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3/31/16
 • Ryan Donnelly
Worthy of an Offer

Worthy of an Offer

CEDAR HILL, Texas - Sooner commits grabbed plenty of attention but players they are still seeking were strong as well.

3/22/16
 • Josh McCuistion
Fab 15: Lone Star State offense on display in Dallas

Fab 15: Lone Star State offense on display in Dallas

Several top offensive prospects from the state of Texas opened eyes on Saturday at the Dallas Rivals Camp.

3/21/16
 • Adam Gorney
The week in commits 3/7

The week in commits 3/7

Here is a recap of the 23 commits to Power Five schools for the week of Feb 29 to March 6.

3/7/16
 • Bill Trocchi
The Dobbins Impact

The Dobbins Impact

We're headed into the Film Room to breakdown the latest Ohio State commit, top 100 back J.K. Dobbins.

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3/6/16
 • Marc Givler
Buckeyes land R100 running back

Buckeyes land R100 running back

Ohio State has added a top 100 running back to its 2017 class.

3/6/16
 • Marc Givler
Rivals100 Running Back J.K. Dobbins Excited About Notre Dame

Rivals100 Running Back J.K. Dobbins Excited About Notre Dame

One of the nation’s most dynamic running backs plans to give Notre Dame a look. 

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2/25/16
 • Andrew Ivins
Texas standout talks Buckeye offer

Texas standout talks Buckeye offer

Ohio State offered a 2017 running back out of Texas earlier this week and a visit is in the plans.

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2/19/16
 • Marc Givler
Late Night with the Sooners

Late Night with the Sooners

Oklahoma put in a full night in their pursuit of Rivals100 running back J.K. Dobbins. But did it pay off?

2/15/16
 • Josh McCuistion
Top RB J.K. Dobbins still an option for Texas?

Top RB J.K. Dobbins still an option for Texas?

Top RB J.K. Dobbins talks about where Texas fits in and UT's RB coaching situation.

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2/11/16
 • Jason Suchomel
Assessing TCU's targets for 2017

Assessing TCU's targets for 2017

TCU has already turned its attention to the 2017 recruiting cycle. Take a look at some players the Frogs have offered.

2/8/16
 • Matt Jennings
The Pony Express 11-13

The Pony Express 11-13

The Pony Express features your weekly dose of SMU football recruiting news.

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11/13/15
 • Adam Grosbard
SCOOPHD: Dobbins is Not What You Think

SCOOPHD: Dobbins is Not What You Think

LA GRANGE, Texas - Just when you think you know Rivals100 running back J.K. Dobbins he turns everything around on you. After a massive performance on

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10/22/15
 • Josh McCuistion