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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
 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Big 12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Five-star receiver Ryan Wingo is ranked No. 19 in the 2024 Rivals250.

10/9/23
 • Cole Patterson
Texas vs. OU: How they were ranked as high school prospects

Texas vs. OU: How they were ranked as high school prospects

Here's how the players on each roster were ranked by Rivals as high school prospects.

10/6/23
 • 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.

9/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
Making the Case: Five-star TE Duce Robinson

Making the Case: Five-star TE Duce Robinson

Robinson's recruitment continues to take its twists and turns. Rivals analysts break down the possibilities.

2/3/23
 • Ryan Wright and Adam Gorney
Next Up: Comparing TE recruits to college and NFL stars

Next Up: Comparing TE recruits to college and NFL stars

California prospect Walker Lyons has some similarities to Michael Mayer, one of the best TEs in college football.

11/3/22
 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the Red River Rivalry rosters

Breaking down the Red River Rivalry rosters

Quinn Ewers will be one of six former five-star prospects suited up for the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.

10/7/22
 • Adam Gorney
Commit Fit: Which Big 12 signees found best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big 12 signees found best situations?

Five-star QB Caleb Williams should fit the Oklahoma Sooners' offense like a glove.

2/26/21
 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down the top 2021 athlete classes

Breaking down the top 2021 athlete classes

Five-star athlete Ja'Tavion Sanders figures to be a versatile playmaker for Texas.

2/19/21
 • Mike Farrell
Big 12 Spotlight: Winners and losers from 2021 recruiting cycle

Big 12 Spotlight: Winners and losers from 2021 recruiting cycle

The Oklahoma defense got a boost in speed and athleticism, and five-star LB Clayton Smith is a big part of that.

2/12/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Five 2021 signees that will make an instant impact

Five 2021 signees that will make an instant impact

Five-star QB Sam Huard should compete for the starting job right away at Washington.

2/8/21
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 state rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 state rankings released

Alabama-bound Tommy Brockermeyer took the top spot in the Lone Star State.

1/29/21
 • Rivals.com
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 athlete rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 athlete rankings

There's a new No. 1 athlete in the country, and he's headed to Texas.

1/28/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

DT Maason Smith remains No. 1 in the latest Rivals250 for the 2021 class.

1/26/21
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Four 2021 prospects add fifth star

Rivals Rankings Week: Four 2021 prospects add fifth star

The last update before the February signing period features four new five-stars.

1/26/21
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

Keep checking here throughout Monday for the latest in the countdown.

1/25/21
 • Dave Berry and Woody Wommack
Fact or Fiction: Ja'Tavion Sanders should play TE at Texas

Fact or Fiction: Ja'Tavion Sanders should play TE at Texas

The four-star athlete could play defensive end at the next level.

1/20/21
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Spiegelman Team: Top offensive performers in Texas, Louisiana

All-Spiegelman Team: Top offensive performers in Texas, Louisiana

LSU quarterback commit Walker Howard put together a phenomenal season for St. Thomas More.

1/19/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Star-studded championship week in Texas

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Star-studded championship week in Texas

Four-star Ja’Tavion Sanders could help the Texas Longhorns on offense or defense.

1/18/21
 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

1/13/21
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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
Rivals Roundtable: What to look for during Late Signing Period

Rivals Roundtable: What to look for during Late Signing Period

Rivals analysts tackle some hot topics, including which recruitment will be the craziest over the next six weeks.

12/26/20
 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 Spotlight: Early Signing Period report card

Big 12 Spotlight: Early Signing Period report card

Five-star Mario Williams is just one of the reasons Oklahoma receives an A for its haul during the Early Signing Period.

12/25/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Spiegelman's Notebook: Closing the door on November

Spiegelman's Notebook: Closing the door on November

LSU commitment Saivion Jones impressed in a recent game against St. James.

12/1/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: 2021 rankings, doghouse, elite players

Three-Point Stance: 2021 rankings, doghouse, elite players

Ohio State quarterback commit Kyle McCord is currently ranked No. 24 in the 2021 Rivals250.

11/12/20
 • Mike Farrell
South-Central Spotlight: Biggest recruiting surprises this fall

South-Central Spotlight: Biggest recruiting surprises this fall

Billy Bowman kept his commitment to Texas for more than a year before he flipped to Oklahoma.

11/6/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Bowman Balls Out

Bowman Balls Out

FRISCO, Texas - Recent ATH offer Billy Bowman is one of several stars that we got a long look at on Thursday night.

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10/26/20
 • Josh McCuistion
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Five-star quarterback Caleb Williams is the biggest recruiting get in the Big 12 so far in the 2021 recruiting cycle.

10/15/20
 • Mike Farrell
Game Analysis: Ja'Tavion Sanders - Texas commit

Game Analysis: Ja'Tavion Sanders - Texas commit

Big time players make big time plays.  Ja'Tavion Sanders did that on both sides of the ball last weekend. 

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9/29/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Takeaways from opening weekend in Texas

Takeaways from opening weekend in Texas

Tommy Brockermeyer returned to the field this weekend for the first time in two years.

9/28/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 41-50

Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 41-50

Oregon commit Keith Brown reminds analysts of Stanford's Blake Martinez.

8/31/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
South Central Spotlight: Players who deserve more attention

South Central Spotlight: Players who deserve more attention

An injury-shortened junior season kept Ty Williams under wraps, but he could impress with more action on the field.

8/8/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
Big 12 Spotlight: How has the pandemic affected recruiting?

Big 12 Spotlight: How has the pandemic affected recruiting?

Latrell McCutchin of Austin initially committed to Alabama, but flipped to Oklahoma.

7/17/20
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
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?

7/14/20
 • Adam Gorney
Which programs are recruiting defensive ends best in 2021?

Which programs are recruiting defensive ends best in 2021?

Five-star Jack Sawyer is a key part of Ohio State's excellent defensive end class.

7/7/20
 • 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?

6/8/20
 • 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.

5/20/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 superlatives, top WRs, nice classes

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 superlatives, top WRs, nice classes

Mike Farrell offers up some recruiting superlatives for the Big 12.

4/16/20
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Which position is deepest in 2021 class?

Rivals Roundtable: Which position is deepest in 2021 class?

There is a wide range of positions represented in the search for the deepest of the 2021 class.

3/18/20
 • Staff
Rivals Roundtable: Impressive 2021 recruiting efforts so far

Rivals Roundtable: Impressive 2021 recruiting efforts so far

Ohio State and Ryan Day took over the top spot in the 2021 team rankings on Monday.

3/17/20
 • Rivals.com
Ask Farrell: Can Longhorns dominate state again in 2021?

Ask Farrell: Can Longhorns dominate state again in 2021?

Four-star athlete Billy Bowman is certainly a good start to build around.

3/13/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
A closer look at Texas Tech’s 2021 defensive line offers

A closer look at Texas Tech’s 2021 defensive line offers

Ben breaks down Tech’s 2021 DL offers and gives his predictions.

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3/6/20
 • Ben Golan
Ask Farrell: Which '21 DEs stand out, who might still emerge?

Ask Farrell: Which '21 DEs stand out, who might still emerge?

The 2021 class seems loaded at the top and packed with potential for plenty of movement in the rankings.

3/6/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five teams who could surprise in 2021 cycle

Five teams who could surprise in 2021 cycle

The state of Texas is loaded with talent in 2021, which could set up the Longhorns for a breakthrough class.

2/7/20
 • Sam Spiegelman
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

12/14/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
Stock report from Spiegelman's Road Show in Texas

Stock report from Spiegelman's Road Show in Texas

Analyst Sam Spiegelman files a report after spending 18 days scouting high school football in Texas.

9/18/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: Coaches in headlines for good, bad

Three-Point Stance: Coaches in headlines for good, bad

Mike Farrell weighs in on coaches making the news, home states of the QBs in the top 10 and recruiting thoughts.

9/10/19
 • Mike Farrell
Commitment Analysis: Rivals100 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders to Texas

Commitment Analysis: Rivals100 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders to Texas

Four-star 2021 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders commits to Texas' star-studded class

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9/8/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
Three schools on Rivals100 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders' mind entering the fall

Three schools on Rivals100 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders' mind entering the fall

Four-star 2021 DE Ja'Tavion Sanders talks Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama

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9/2/19
 • 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.

8/25/19
 • 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.

8/24/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
New Virginia Tech football offer: Ja'Tavion Sanders

New Virginia Tech football offer: Ja'Tavion Sanders

Virginia Tech has offered Denton (Texas) Ryan 2021 defensive end Ja'Tavion Sanders. Here's a quick look at him.

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6/27/19
 • Tim Sullivan
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 DL rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 DL rankings released

Jack Sawyer leads the way as the top-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2021 class.

6/20/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Five predictions ahead of showcase

Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Five predictions ahead of showcase

Safety Chris Thompson Jr. will be one to watch in Dallas on Sunday.

3/22/19
 • Sam Spiegelman
Sanders Still Learning

Sanders Still Learning

(FREE) MESQUITE - Drew Sanders, at his third high school in as many years, is learning but the OU commit still stars.

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9/27/18
 • Josh McCuistion