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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.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

Georgia is in striking distance of signing the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: Transfer QBs

Three-Point Stance: Transfer QBs

Ohio State won at transfer QB this past offseason with the gamble to go with Will Howard instead of keeping Kyle McCord.

 • Adam Friedman
SEC Report Card: September grades for each program

SEC Report Card: September grades for each program

Alabama and Jalen Milroe are back to No. 1 after beating Georgia last week.

 • 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
Breaking down the top transfer classes at each offensive position

Breaking down the top transfer classes at each offensive position

Ohio State transfer QB Will Howard passed for more than 4,000 yards and 39 TDs in his final two seasons at Kansas State.

 • Adam Friedman
Hitting the Portal: Six contenders with new transfer quarterbacks

Hitting the Portal: Six contenders with new transfer quarterbacks

Former Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagaleilei could lead Florida State on a national title run this fall.

 • 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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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Ranking the 10 biggest QB transfers of the offseason

Ranking the 10 biggest QB transfers of the offseason

Former five-star Julian Sayin signed with Alabama but transferred to Ohio State following the retirement of Nick Saban.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama eligibility tracker for the 2024 roster

Alabama eligibility tracker for the 2024 roster

Alabama is still sorting out its roster, but here is how things stand from an eligibility standpoint.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
SEC Spotlight: Grading the 2024 class

SEC Spotlight: Grading the 2024 class

Georgia's 2024 recruiting class finished atop the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Breaking down the five best 2024 quarterback classes

Breaking down the five best 2024 quarterback classes

The late addition of Julian Sayin gives Ohio State the best QB haul in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Gorney
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: Top-ranked prospects from each state

Rivals Rankings Week: Top-ranked prospects from each state

Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola finished the 2024 cycle as the top-ranked prospect in Georgia.

 • 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
A look at Alabama's five-star signees, targets in final Rivals rankings

A look at Alabama's five-star signees, targets in final Rivals rankings

Alabama has two new five-star signees in Rivals' final rankings.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
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
Ohio State and Julian Sayin, new offers out of Buckeyes junior day

Ohio State and Julian Sayin, new offers out of Buckeyes junior day

Ohio State and Julian Sayin appears to be moving forward, Buckeyes get busy with new offers after Junior Day

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Pac-12 Spotlight: Biggest storylines to follow for the Late Signing Period

Pac-12 Spotlight: Biggest storylines to follow for the Late Signing Period

Gatlin Bair is deciding between Oregon and Michigan.

 • Adam Gorney
The 10 best players available in the transfer portal

The 10 best players available in the transfer portal

Former five-star safety Caleb Downs earned Freshman All-American honors at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State is the favorite to win the national title

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State is the favorite to win the national title

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023.

 • Greg Smith
Polynesian Bowl: Recruits talk coaching carousel

Polynesian Bowl: Recruits talk coaching carousel

Mike Elko was hired as the new Texas A&M and immediately reached out to committed players to keep them onboard.

 • Ryan Young and Matt Moreno
West Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

West Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

Four-star Georgia signee Nate Frazier enters the final rankings refresh as the top running back in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Mid-South Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

Mid-South Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

Will DJ Lagway finish his high school career as a five-star?

 • Adam Gorney
Saban retires: Which 2024 prospects are critical for Alabama to keep?

Saban retires: Which 2024 prospects are critical for Alabama to keep?

Retaining QB Julian Sayin in the 2024 class will be critical for the next Alabama coach.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Nick Saban's recruiting run at Alabama will be very, very difficult to top.

 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

Midwest Spotlight: Five big rankings questions entering final 2024 update

Four-star Koi Perich should rise in the rankings after an impressive showing at the All-American Bowl.

 • Greg Smith
UA Game: Five storylines to follow in Orlando

UA Game: Five storylines to follow in Orlando

Five-star quarterback Julian Sayin is ranked No. 4 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Five members of Alabama's 2024 class poised for instant impact next season

Five members of Alabama's 2024 class poised for instant impact next season

Alabama might need several of its incoming freshmen to step into big roles next season.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Closing the book on NSD: Signing Day superlatives for the Alabama class

Closing the book on NSD: Signing Day superlatives for the Alabama class

Signing Day Superlatives - Alabama’s 2024 Class

 • Brandon Howard
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
Class of 2024: Early Signing Day Primer

Class of 2024: Early Signing Day Primer

National Signing Day Primer: 2024 Class

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 • Brandon Howard
NSD Preview: Flip watch, predictions for the SEC

NSD Preview: Flip watch, predictions for the SEC

Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola flipping to Nebraska would dramatically impact the SEC team recruiting rankings.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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
Julian Sayin “excited” about upcoming in-home with Saban, speaks CFP Game

Julian Sayin “excited” about upcoming in-home with Saban, speaks CFP Game

Wiggins made his rounds 

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 • Brandon Howard
Rankings Update: Alabama lands 11 players in latest Rivals250

Rankings Update: Alabama lands 11 players in latest Rivals250

A look at where Alabama commits landed in the newest Rivals250 installment

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Florida commit DJ Lagway is a new five-star after an incredible senior season.

 • Adam Gorney
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals250?

Five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith committed to Ohio State last December.

 • Staff
Fact or Fiction: Dylan Raiola should remain as the No. 1 QB

Fact or Fiction: Dylan Raiola should remain as the No. 1 QB

Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is the top-ranked prospect in the state of Georgia.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Five-star quarterback Julian Sayin committed to Alabama last November.

 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Southeast Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Wide receiver Ny Carr - along with fellow WR Cam Coleman - will likely be considered for a fifth star.

 • Greg Smith
Three-Point Stance: Biggest rankings questions, Dukes, Wolverines

Three-Point Stance: Biggest rankings questions, Dukes, Wolverines

Is Dylan Raiola still the No. 1 player – and No. 1 QB – in 2024? That's just one debate ahead in our rankings meetings.

 • Adam Friedman
West Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

West Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

Five-star Douglas Uta is carrying the torch for a long line of talented offensive linemen from Las Vegas.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star QB Julian Sayin checks in with Tide Illustrated, discusses future

Five-Star QB Julian Sayin checks in with Tide Illustrated, discusses future

Five-Star Julian Sayin talks about Alabama and the current recruiting class

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 • Brandon Howard
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
Pac-12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Pac-12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Lincoln Riley managed to lure in-state prospect Ryan Pellum to USC, but can he gain ground with California prospects?

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Storylines to watch in October

West Spotlight: Storylines to watch in October

Should Isaac Wilson shoot up the rankings? That and more in the October storylines from the West.

 • Adam Gorney
QB checkup: How 2024 prospects are faring this season

QB checkup: How 2024 prospects are faring this season

Georgia commit Dylan Raiola has thrown 12 touchdowns without a pick so far this season.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Julian Sayin will compete for Bama QB job as a freshman

Fact or Fiction: Julian Sayin will compete for Bama QB job as a freshman

Sayin, a five-star QB, is loaded with talent but will Nick Saban be willing to consider a freshman at the position?

 • John Garcia Jr.
Fact or Fiction: Texas has locked up WR Ryan Wingo after his visit

Fact or Fiction: Texas has locked up WR Ryan Wingo after his visit

The five-star receiver reportedly had a great visit with the Longhorns.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five thoughts on the top 2025 QBs

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five thoughts on the top 2025 QBs

Four-star quarterback Deuce Knight committed to Notre Dame on Monday.

 • Adam Gorney
Class Recap: A Deep look at the class of 2024 and where it stands to date

Class Recap: A Deep look at the class of 2024 and where it stands to date

The Crimson Tide currently sit at No. 8 nationally. Here is a look at every recruit in the class and they’re impact

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 • Brandon Howard
SEC Spotlight: Handicapping the conference recruiting race

SEC Spotlight: Handicapping the conference recruiting race

Georgia - with No. 1 recruit Dylan Raiola committed - looks like it's going to run away with the top 2024 class.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Score Predictions: Texas vs Alabama

Score Predictions: Texas vs Alabama

Score Predictions: Commits and Targets chime in on Alabama vs Texas

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 • Brandon Howard
Three-Point Stance: Five-star surprises, No. 1 QB, realignment awkwardness

Three-Point Stance: Five-star surprises, No. 1 QB, realignment awkwardness

Five-star defensive back KJ Bolden committed to Florida State in early August.

 • Adam Gorney
Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared in Week 1

Following the Future: How Alabama commits fared in Week 1

A recap on how all of Alabama's commits fared this week

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 • Brandon Howard
Commit Spotlight: Julian Sayin

Commit Spotlight: Julian Sayin

Commit Spotlight: Julian Sayin

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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
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Dylan Raiola sits atop the rankings as not only the No. 1 QB but also the No. 1 overall prospect.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Ranking Update: Alabama sees several players make a jump

Rivals Ranking Update: Alabama sees several players make a jump

Rises and Fallers in the newest Rivals250 rankings

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 • Brandon Howard
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: Ohio State commit Air Noland picks up fifth star

Rivals Rankings Week: Ohio State commit Air Noland picks up fifth star

Ohio State quarterback commit Air Noland committed to the Buckeyes in April.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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
Recruiting Rundown: A look at the 2024 class so far

Recruiting Rundown: A look at the 2024 class so far

A hard look at the class thus far

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 • Brandon Howard
Three-Point Stance: Ranking QBs, five-stars, realignment

Three-Point Stance: Ranking QBs, five-stars, realignment

Quarterbacks like Dylan Raiola tend to dominate at the top of rankings, but should they?

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Comparing top 2024 standouts to NFL players

West Spotlight: Comparing top 2024 standouts to NFL players

Five-star Julian Sayin compares to Kirk Cousins in that they are cerebral, competitive QBs with a feel for the game.

 • Adam Gorney
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.
Three-Point Stance: Title contenders, potential No. 1 prospects, NIL

Three-Point Stance: Title contenders, potential No. 1 prospects, NIL

Ohio State is Adam Gorney's pick to end the SEC's dominance.

 • Adam Gorney
Mid-Summer Report Card: Grading SEC recruiting

Mid-Summer Report Card: Grading SEC recruiting

Georgia is rolling in the SEC, including landing No. 1 prospect Dylan Raiola.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Five-star Alabama commit Julian Sayin recaps loaded weekend in Tuscaloosa

Five-star Alabama commit Julian Sayin recaps loaded weekend in Tuscaloosa

Five-star QB Julian Sayin recaps visit and mentions recruits he wants in the class

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 • Brandon Howard
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
Commit Fit: The best QB fits from the Elite 11

Commit Fit: The best QB fits from the Elite 11

Four-star quarterback Elijah Brown committed to Stanford on Sunday.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Takeaways from the Elite 11, OT7 Nationals

Tuesdays with Gorney: Takeaways from the Elite 11, OT7 Nationals

Five-star Julian Sayin impressed last week at the Elite 11 Final and OT7 Nationals.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: 2024 QBs, Ohio State WRs, Florida

Three-Point Stance: 2024 QBs, Ohio State WRs, Florida

Julian Sayin impressed last week at the Elite 11 Finals.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Gorney's Takeaways: OT7 Nationals

Gorney's Takeaways: OT7 Nationals

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

 • Adam Gorney
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
Elite 11 Pro Day: Ranking the QBs

Elite 11 Pro Day: Ranking the QBs

Dylan Raiola showed why he's the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class.

 • John Garcia Jr. and Adam Gorney
Elite 11: Early impressions after the first day of competition

Elite 11: Early impressions after the first day of competition

Ohio State quarterback commit Air Noland impressed Wednesday during the first day of the Elite 11 Finals.

 • Adam Gorney and John Garcia, Jr.
Elite 11 Finals: 20 QBs and a question for each to address

Elite 11 Finals: 20 QBs and a question for each to address

Can Alabama commit Julian Sayin make a case for being the top QB in the 2024 class?

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 QBs

Dylan Raiola retains the No. 1 overall spot, and he'll get a chance to solidify that ranking at the Elite 11 Finals.

 • 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
Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis is the best prospect in the nation, bar none

Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis is the best prospect in the nation, bar none

The 2026 prospect is drawing high praise but is he on the level of the best juniors and seniors?

 • Adam Gorney
West Coast Spotlight: Five QBs to watch

West Coast Spotlight: Five QBs to watch

California prospect Bear Bachmeier continues to improve his stock, and the 2025 QB's recruitment will be one to watch.

 • Adam Gorney
Notebook: 10 Alabama recruiting storylines to follow in June

Notebook: 10 Alabama recruiting storylines to follow in June

Tide Illustrated recaps a busy June, including top targets and what's going on in Alabama recruiting

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 • Brandon Howard
Five-star QB Julian Sayin explains why Alabama landed him

Five-star QB Julian Sayin explains why Alabama landed him

The idea of playing for Nick Saban was too much for the California standout to pass up.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the five best QBs

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the five best QBs

The 2023 Rivals Camp Series has concluded after six stops around the country.

 • Adam Friedman
Gorney's Takeaways: Steve Clarkson QB Retreat

Gorney's Takeaways: Steve Clarkson QB Retreat

Five-star quarterback Julian Sayin committed to Alabama in November.

 • Adam Gorney
Every quarterback prospect invited to the 2023 Elite 11 Finals

Every quarterback prospect invited to the 2023 Elite 11 Finals

Taking a quick look at each 2024 quarterback prospect that has been invited the 2023 Elite 11 Finals.

 • Richie O'Leary
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 15 committed Rivals250 QBs

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 15 committed Rivals250 QBs

Five-star Dylan Raiola committed to Georgia on Monday.

 • Adam Gorney