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ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: ACC studs; schools luring transfers; player comparisons

Three-Point Stance: ACC studs; schools luring transfers; player comparisons

Charleston Rambo is taking is talents from Oklahoma to Miami, and leads Mike Farrell's list of ACC players to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Coaching disasters, recent commits, hot takes

Three-Point Stance: Coaching disasters, recent commits, hot takes

Willie Taggart was run out of town after going 9-12 in less than two seasons at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Jaelen Gill will change the BC offense

Fact or Fiction: Jaelen Gill will change the BC offense

Another topic up for discussion is whether Shedeur Sanders - Deion's son - will bring national attention to FAU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Ranking WR transfers for the 2019-2020 cycle

Transfer Tracker: Ranking WR transfers for the 2019-2020 cycle

The new Rivals.com wide receiver transfer rankings are here.

 • Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Games should be played without fans if needed

Fact or Fiction: Games should be played without fans if needed

Jim Harbaugh says games must be played, with or without fans. Is he correct? Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney debate it.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Rivals100 Ohio State RB Jaelen Gill enters the portal

Transfer Tracker: Rivals100 Ohio State RB Jaelen Gill enters the portal

Next up in the Rivals Transfer Tracker: Ohio State WR/RB Jaelen Gill.

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Ten redshirt freshmen to watch this season

Ten redshirt freshmen to watch this season

Many focus on the true freshmen ready to take college football by storm but let’s not forget the redshirts.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 Big Ten signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day by position: Top RB classes

National Signing Day by position: Top RB classes

Which teams restocked in the offensive backfield the best in the 2018 cycle?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Grading the class: Offense

Grading the class: Offense

The 2018 recruiting class is in the books. Time to grade the Buckeyes' efforts on the offensive side of the football.

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 • Marc Givler
Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Running back Maurice Washington and defensive end Malik Langham made big jumps up the position rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

After following practices all week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, here are the Gorney Awards.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Tuesday practice notes

Army Bowl: Tuesday practice notes

Ohio State commits and targets were back in action on Tuesday at Army Bowl. Our notebook from the day of action.

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 • Marc Givler
Army Bowl: East practice notebook

Army Bowl: East practice notebook

Army Bowl practice is underway, our notebook from the East team's morning practice.

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 • Marc Givler
Army Bowl: Five players who could make the jump to five-star status

Army Bowl: Five players who could make the jump to five-star status

These players could be ready for elite status if they make a strong showing in the week ahead.

 • Mike Farrell & Woody Wommack
Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

The Army Bowl will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these five programs should be especially attentive.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Predictions on remaining five-stars, Big Ten, more

Three-Point Stance: Predictions on remaining five-stars, Big Ten, more

Where will the remaining five-stars land? Which Big Ten teams should be feeling good in recruiting?

 • Mike Farrell
Gill makes it official with Ohio State

Gill makes it official with Ohio State

Local star Jaelen Gill officially becomes a Buckeye.

 • Marc Givler
Gill realizes dream of being Army All-American

Gill realizes dream of being Army All-American

Jaelen Gill crossed off another item on his list of goals as he officially became an Army All-American on Wednesday.

 • Marc Givler
Video: Gill has big night

Video: Gill has big night

Jaelen Gill delivered a gutty performance on Thursday night, with over 200-yards of offense on a bad hamstring.

 • Marc Givler
Three-Point Stance: Ranking recruits, QB-RB duos, ND's playoff road

Three-Point Stance: Ranking recruits, QB-RB duos, ND's playoff road

Who is pulling in the big commits? Also, top QB-RB duos and ND's difficult schedule ahead.

 • Mike Farrell
Jaelen Gill very impressive in opener

Jaelen Gill very impressive in opener

Jaelen Gill did not look like any sort of previous injury was bothering him in a big season opener on Friday night.

 • Kevin Noon
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

A complete guide to USC targets listed in the new 2018 Rivals100.

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 • Chris Swanson
Following the Future: Week 0

Following the Future: Week 0

A few Ohio State commits were back on the field this weekend. We're taking a look at their performances.

 • Marc Givler
Committed Rivals100 prospects USC fans should know

Committed Rivals100 prospects USC fans should know

USC continues to recruit a few prospects in the Rivals100 that have already made commitments to other universities.

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 • Chris Swanson
Prospect Report: Central Ohio scrimmages

Prospect Report: Central Ohio scrimmages

After a week on the road around Central Ohio, we've filed a report on the top prospects we've seen.

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 • Marc Givler
Motivated Gill returns to the field

Motivated Gill returns to the field

After missing most of his junior season due to injury, Ohio State commit Jaelen Gill picked up right where he left off.

 • Marc Givler
Prospect Report: Powerade 7on7

Prospect Report: Powerade 7on7

The Powerade 7on7 at Dublin Coffman showcased several big-time prospects over the weekend.

 • Marc Givler
Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Josh Helmholdt offers his takeaways from Ohio State's talent-stacked Friday Night Lights event.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Teams with best springs, fireworks, decommits

Three-Point Stance: Teams with best springs, fireworks, decommits

Want some post-July 4 fireworks? Picture Texas winning the Big 12 next fall.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Recapping Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Rivals Roundtable: Recapping Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge is over but there is still plenty to discuss after seeing more than 100 top prospects.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Running backs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Running backs

The four RBs in Indianapolis showed why they are among the best in the nation. Which direction did their stock go?

 • Staff
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest spotlight

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest spotlight

Stoops' departure from OU not hurting Sooners yet and more Midwest notes from Indianapolis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Evaluating the 34 R100 players who went to Indy, plus recruiting predictions and more impressions from the event.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Jaelen Gill analysis

Five-Star Challenge: Jaelen Gill analysis

Josh Helmholdt breaks down four-star RB Jaelen Gill and his MVP performance at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • David Berry
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top skill performers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top skill performers

Five-star WR Amon-Ra St. Brown led an impressive group of skill players at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the best of the best from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: College programs with reason to be pleased

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: College programs with reason to be pleased

These programs had reason to be excited after the performance of their commits at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: St. Brown leads award winners

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: St. Brown leads award winners

Amon-Ra St. Brown had an excellent day at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, leading the event's award winners.

 • Adam Gorney
LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

The Rivals team is live in Indianapolis talking to all the prospects arriving at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Staff
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Will Trevor Lawrence be the best five-star QB in Indy? That will be one of many storylines to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Penn State, Ohio State will be keeping a close eye on the event in Indianapolis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 9-10 in Indianapolis. Here is the latest roster.

 • Rivals.com
VIDEO: RCS Columbus - One-on-one drills

VIDEO: RCS Columbus - One-on-one drills

Check out the one-on-one drills from the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp, presented by adidas, in Columbus.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Top offensive performers

Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Top offensive performers

Several impressive 2019 prospects highlighted the top offensive performers at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Columbus.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Awards

Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Awards

See which prospects took home the hardware at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Columbus on Sunday.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Five players to watch

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Five players to watch

L'Christian Smith and multiple other four-stars will be on display against elite competition on Sunday.

 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
Gill back in action

Gill back in action

Ohio State commit Jaelen Gill was back on a football field Sunday as he punched his ticket to The Opening.

 • Marc Givler
Commits of the Week: Every Power 5 commit from Feb. 27 - March 5

Commits of the Week: Every Power 5 commit from Feb. 27 - March 5

Fourteen players came off the board last week among Power Five conferences, including two four-stars. 

 • Bill Trocchi
The Gill Impact

The Gill Impact

Ohio State landed a top in-state priority on Wednesday in Jaelen Gill. We're taking a look at the impact of his pledge.

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 • Marc Givler
Video: Buckeyes land four-star RB Jaelen Gill

Video: Buckeyes land four-star RB Jaelen Gill

Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt breaks down RB Jaelen Gill and his commitment to the Buckeyes.

 • David Berry
Local star staying home with the Buckeyes

Local star staying home with the Buckeyes

The Buckeyes landed the top prospect in the Columbus area on Wednesday afternoon.

 • Marc Givler
USC out-of-state targets to know

USC out-of-state targets to know

Our staff lists recruits in the 2018 class located outside of California that every USC fan should know.

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 • TrojanSports.com
Gill sets decision date

Gill sets decision date

One of the nation's most electric playmakers is about to come off the board.

 • Marc Givler
Where will the Midwest's best commit in 2018?

Where will the Midwest's best commit in 2018?

Where will the Midwest region's top recruits in the 2018 class commit? We predict destinations for several.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Notre Dame Hot Board: Quarterbacks and Running Backs

Notre Dame Hot Board: Quarterbacks and Running Backs

A look at where Notre Dame stands with its top 2018 targets at quarterback and running back.

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 • Corey Bodden, David McKinney
Early Look: 2018 Offensive Targets

Early Look: 2018 Offensive Targets

Notre Dame sits in a good position for several of the nation's top juniors.

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 • Corey Bodden
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten grades, recruiting predictions

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten grades, recruiting predictions

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell grades Big Ten coaches and makes several recruiting predictions.

 • Mike Farrell
Gill storms field after Buckeye win

Gill storms field after Buckeye win

Local star Jaelen Gill didn't let his injury keep him from storming the field at Ohio State on Saturday.

 • Marc Givler
Recovery going well for Gill

Recovery going well for Gill

Rivals100 RB Jaelen Gill spent some quality time with Urban Meyer on Saturday as he continues to heal from leg surgery.

 • Marc Givler
Weekend Visitors Preview

Weekend Visitors Preview

Check out where some of Notre Dame's top targets are visiting this weekend.

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 • Corey Bodden
Irish Visit Meets High Expectations For 2018 Four-Star RB Jaelen Gill

Irish Visit Meets High Expectations For 2018 Four-Star RB Jaelen Gill

Notre Dame hosted the top all-purpose back in the 2018 class this weekend in four-star Jaelen Gill.

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 • Corey Bodden
2018 RB Jaelen Gill Positive Following Injury, Visiting For Stanford

2018 RB Jaelen Gill Positive Following Injury, Visiting For Stanford

Jaelen Gill plans to visit South Bend for the first time next weekend.

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 • Corey Bodden
Contact Period Gives Glimpse Into Notre Dame's 2018 Plans

Contact Period Gives Glimpse Into Notre Dame's 2018 Plans

Notre Dame hit the ground running Sept. 1 when the 2018 contact period started at midnight.

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 • Corey Bodden
Notre Dame Gets High Marks With RB Jaelen Gill

Notre Dame Gets High Marks With RB Jaelen Gill

Rivals100 2018 running back Jaelen Gill is planning to be in South Bend this fall.

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 • Corey Bodden
Meyer to Gill: 'You're on another level'

Meyer to Gill: 'You're on another level'

Ohio's top class of 2018 prospect is primed for a big junior season and Urban Meyer has taken notice.

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 • Marc Givler
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like QB Emory Jones, for the class of 2018.

 • Josh Helmholdt
2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

James Cook (left), Emory Jones (center) and Xavier Thomas are new five-stars; QB Trevor Lawrence comes in at No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Midwest Region: Recruiting Four-Cast

Midwest Region: Recruiting Four-Cast

Get the recruiting lowdown on four top prospects from the Midwest region. Where will the area's best commit?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Notebook: Final recruiting updates from the Rivals Five-Star Challenge

Notebook: Final recruiting updates from the Rivals Five-Star Challenge

TrojanSports.com wraps up its recruiting coverage of the Rivals Five-Star Challenge with this notebook full of updates.

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 • Mike Singer
Underclassmen Challenge: Fab 15 Offense

Underclassmen Challenge: Fab 15 Offense

Five-star QB Trevor Lawrence was one of the top offensive performers Sunday at the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge.

 • Nick Krueger
Jaelen Gill’s recruiting game plan is evolving

Jaelen Gill’s recruiting game plan is evolving

ATLANTA – Ohio 2018 RB Jaelen Gill’s recruitment started early, but a college decision appears to be years away still.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Gill ready to return to Rocky Top

Gill ready to return to Rocky Top

A top 2018 running back out of Ohio will see Tennessee again this week.

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 • Paul Fortenberry
All-Farrell Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge team

All-Farrell Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge team

Mike Farrell unveils his All-Farrell team from Sunday's Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

 • Mike Farrell
PSU Off To Strong Start With Gill

PSU Off To Strong Start With Gill

Penn State is off to an excellent start with four-star running back Jaelen Gill. Learn more, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Gill knows about WVU, Tavon Austin

Gill knows about WVU, Tavon Austin

Westerville South (Oh.) running back Jaelan Gill is one of the top prospects in the class of 2018.

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 • Keenan Cummings
2018 Rivals100 Back Jaelen Gill Talks Notre Dame, Potential Visit

2018 Rivals100 Back Jaelen Gill Talks Notre Dame, Potential Visit

Notre Dame recruiting coordinator Mike Elston offered one of the nation’s most dynamic running backs on Monday.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Top 15 for 2018

Top 15 for 2018

The 2018 Ohio class is beginning to take shape, here is our first rankings list for the cycle.

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 • Marc Givler
Jaelen Gill Loves Michigan

Jaelen Gill Loves Michigan

Westerville (Ohio) South all-purpose back Jaelen Gill talks recent Michigan visit.

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 • Brandon Brown
Where will they go? Predictions on prospects from RCS Columbus

Where will they go? Predictions on prospects from RCS Columbus

Rivals.com analysts make predictions on where some of the top prospects from the RCS Ohio stop will choose to play.

 • Josh Helmholdt, Woody Wommack, Adam Friedman
Five to watch from 2018: Midwest

Five to watch from 2018: Midwest

It is a strong year for high-end talent in the Midwest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Fab 15: Skill positions the focus in Columbus

Fab 15: Skill positions the focus in Columbus

Offensive skill positions were the talk of Saturday’s Ohio stop of the Rivals Camp Series.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Gill is in no rush to make any decisions

Gill is in no rush to make any decisions

Jaelen Gill is already a savvy recruiting veteran and not ready to tip his hand but his friends remain in his ear.

 • Kevin Noon
Meyer recruiting local star

Meyer recruiting local star

Local star Jaelen Gill's recruitment has gone national but Ohio State continues to turn up the heat.

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 • Marc Givler
Wartime Weekly

Wartime Weekly

How's the D responding to Pendergast's return, Bigelow loss? What did Ohio prospect make of USC visit? We have answers.

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 • Staff
Jaelen Gill Now Has Michigan To Consider

Jaelen Gill Now Has Michigan To Consider

Even though he's not done with his sophomore year of high school, Jaelen Gill is a known name on the recruiting trail.

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 • Brandon Brown
Ohio talent shines at Best of the Midwest

Ohio talent shines at Best of the Midwest

The state of Ohio was very well represented in Indianapolis on Monday at the Best of the Midwest combine.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Underclassmen, such as 2018 standout L'Christian Smith, dominated Monday at Indianapolis' Best of the Midwest Combine.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Top 2018 Running Back Jaelen Gill Familiar With Notre Dame

Top 2018 Running Back Jaelen Gill Familiar With Notre Dame

Jaelen Gill hasn't heard much from Notre Dame, but the top sophomore has already taken a trip to Notre Dame.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

The winter camp season kicks off Monday in Indianapolis at the Best of the Midwest combine.

 • Marc Givler
Captain material?

Captain material?

Is Ohio's top sophomore captain material? Urban Meyer thinks so.

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 • Marc Givler
10 for 2018 - Ohio

10 for 2018 - Ohio

Ohio's class of 2018 is beginning to take shape, we're taking an early look at 10 prospects that Buckeye fans need to familiarize themselves with.

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 • Marc Givler
Gill gives the latest

Gill gives the latest

Ohio super sophomore Jaelen Gill talks about his latest Ohio State visit, his long term plans, and early standouts in his recruitment.

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 • Marc Givler
2018 ATHs talk Vol experience

2018 ATHs talk Vol experience

Get an update on two top 2018 targets for the Vols as Tennessee offered an instate underclassman this week and a top national 2018 prospect visited la

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Notebook: Buckeyes put in work in Florida

Notebook: Buckeyes put in work in Florida

The Ohio State coaches were all over the nation today doing some recruiting, but there was an extra emphasis placed on the state of Florida.

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 • Marc Givler
Gill talks insane black out

Gill talks insane black out

Ohio's top sophomore was back on campus over the weekend to take in the Buckeyes' black out win over Penn State.

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 • Marc Givler
Weekend visitor preview

Weekend visitor preview

We preview the slate of visitors set to be in town for Ohio State's big night game against Penn State. Many top prospects from the 2016, 2017, and eve

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 • Miles Joseph
Future Five: Samuel in demand

Future Five: Samuel in demand

Asante Samuel is one of several 2018 or 2019 players on the radar of major programs. Adam Friedman looks at five to track.

 • Adam Friedman