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Cal flips SMU transfer RB LJ Johnson Jr. from Rice

Cal flips SMU transfer RB LJ Johnson Jr. from Rice

The Texas native and former Rivals100 recruit spent two seasons at SMU after beginning his career at Texas A&M.

 • Matt Moreno
Mustangs Remain Unbeaten in ACC Play, SMU Beats Pittsburg 48-25

Mustangs Remain Unbeaten in ACC Play, SMU Beats Pittsburg 48-25

SMU stays unbeaten in ACC play with 48-25 win over Pittsburgh.

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 • Marc Henry
Ten recruiting misses that helped doom Jimbo Fisher's Texas A&M tenure

Ten recruiting misses that helped doom Jimbo Fisher's Texas A&M tenure

Demond Demas was a five-star and the No. 15 overall prospect in the 2020 class, but caught just 15 passes in Aggieland.

 • Adam Gorney
Transfer Portal: SEC report

Transfer Portal: SEC report

The first transfer portal window is about to slam shut until May, but there’s already been plenty of comings and goings

 • Tony Tsoukalas
SMU receives a commitment from Texas A&M RB LJ Johnson

SMU receives a commitment from Texas A&M RB LJ Johnson

SMU is continuing to strengthen its backfield through the transfer portal.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
Five SEC schools hit hardest by the transfer portal

Five SEC schools hit hardest by the transfer portal

It’s only been two weeks, but the transfer portal has already drawn more than 1,000 players nationally.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
2023 Penn State Football Transfer Portal Tracker

2023 Penn State Football Transfer Portal Tracker

The transfer portal is once heating up and Penn State has begun to start showing interest in players.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Freshmen LJ Johnson, Ish Harris to transfer from Texas A&M

Freshmen LJ Johnson, Ish Harris to transfer from Texas A&M

A pair of former four-star prospects announced their intentions to transfer from Texas A&M.

 • Cole Patterson
Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

Five-star Brock Vandagriff should be a great fit in the Georgia offense.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC Spotlight: Storylines of the 2021 cycle

SEC Spotlight: Storylines of the 2021 cycle

The performance of Tyreak Sapp will be key to Florida's future on the defensive line.

 • Chad Simmons
Breaking down the best RB classes in 2021

Breaking down the best RB classes in 2021

The addition of four-star Evan Pryor is a major reason why Ohio State inked the top RB class in 2021.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: Top 10 stings

National Signing Day: Top 10 stings

Several programs felt the "sting" when Keithian Alexander chose Georgia on Wednesday.

 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on National Signing Day

The most notable flip of the day was Rayshaun Benny's decision to go to Michigan rather than Michigan State.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: Winners and losers

National Signing Day: Winners and losers

Alabama continues to be an unstoppable force, but the day wasn't so bright for a couple of Big Ten programs.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Blog: Latest news, analysis, interviews

National Signing Day Blog: Latest news, analysis, interviews

Here's a breakdown of the news, analysis, interviews and videos during another National Signing Day.

 • Rivals.com
National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

Who has signed and where?

 • Adam Friedman
Alabama wins the 2021 recruiting title

Alabama wins the 2021 recruiting title

Alabama has won the 2021 team recruiting championship with the highest rated class in the modern Rivals rankings era.

 • Adam Friedman
The pick is in: Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson to Texas A&M

The pick is in: Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson to Texas A&M

Four-star Cypress (Texas) Fairbanks RB LJ Johnson is an Aggie

 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting buzz from the South on National Signing Day Eve

Recruiting buzz from the South on National Signing Day Eve

The buzz around four-stars LJ Johnson, Destyn Hill, Brian Thomas and Logan Diggs

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 • Sam Spiegelman
NSD 2021: Predictions for uncommitted Rivals250 prospects

NSD 2021: Predictions for uncommitted Rivals250 prospects

Four-star Avante Dickerson could choose the home-state Nebraska Cornhuskers or head out to the Pacific Northwest.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, LJ Johnson, Terrion Arnold

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, LJ Johnson, Terrion Arnold

Five-star J.T. Tuimoloau is the top-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Tywone Malone will pick Ole Miss

Fact or Fiction: Tywone Malone will pick Ole Miss

Four-star Tywone Malone will announce his decision on Wednesday morning.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NSD 2021: Mike Farrell's five predictions

NSD 2021: Mike Farrell's five predictions

Mike Farrell expects four-star Raesjon Davis to spurn the Big Ten.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD Roundtable: Biggest surprises, must-gets, teams to watch

NSD Roundtable: Biggest surprises, must-gets, teams to watch

The recruitment of four-star LJ Johnson is shaping up to be an in-state battle between Texas and Texas A&M.

 • Staff
NSD Preview: Five teams in the spotlight

NSD Preview: Five teams in the spotlight

Alabama will finish No. 1 and has a chance to make even more noise by nabbing Terrion Arnold next week.

 • Sam Spiegelman
South-Central Spotlight: Predictions for NSD 2021

South-Central Spotlight: Predictions for NSD 2021

LSU appears to have the edge when it comes to landing four-star WR Brian Thomas.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 running back rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 running back rankings

Four-star LJ Johnson has been tight-lipped about his recruitment, but he's expected to pick either Texas or Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney
How things stand with uncommitted Rivals250 standouts

How things stand with uncommitted Rivals250 standouts

J.T. Tuimoloau is the only five-star that remains uncommitted in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Who did enough to keep their fifth star?

Rival Views: Who did enough to keep their fifth star?

Florida signee Corey Collier is ranked No. 22 in the 2021 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Arik Gilbert, Terrion Arnold, more

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Arik Gilbert, Terrion Arnold, more

Tennessee appears out for Arik Gilbert, but several other SEC schools are in the mix, including LSU.

 • 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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, others

Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, others

Plenty is still happening as the second signing period approaches.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Tristan Leigh is the surprise commit of 2021

Fact or Fiction: Tristan Leigh is the surprise commit of 2021

Five-star Tristan Leigh committed to Clemson on Saturday.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Can UCLA's Strong Close To Recruiting Continue?

Can UCLA's Strong Close To Recruiting Continue?

The Bruins closed extremely well on the recruiting class of 2021. Bruin fans were distressed about their lowly ranking

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Three-Point Stance: Three-stars, Heisman finalists, 2021 classes

Three-Point Stance: Three-stars, Heisman finalists, 2021 classes

Clemson's Travis Etienne is one of several former three-stars that will make an impact on the College Football Playoff.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Jedd Fisch will turn around the Arizona program

Fact or Fiction: Jedd Fisch will turn around the Arizona program

Arizona has hired Jedd Fisch to replace Kevin Sumlin.

 • Adam Gorney and 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the top RBs still available in the 2021 class

Breaking down the top RBs still available in the 2021 class

Five-star Camar Wheaton is the highest-ranked unsigned running back left in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Five teams poised to make noise through the second signing day

Five teams poised to make noise through the second signing day

Georgia could make a splash by signing Rivals100 safety Terrion Arnold, among others.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 RB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 RB rankings

Clemson commit Will Shipley is the No. 1 all-purpose back in the country.

 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

DT Maason Smith took over the No. 1 spot in the latest Rivals250 for the 2021 class.

 • Mike Farrell
South Central Spotlight: Biggest questions for 2021 rankings

South Central Spotlight: Biggest questions for 2021 rankings

Kaidon Salter, who has been stellar for Cedar Hill with more than 1,000 yards passing and an 11:3 TD-to-INT ratio.

 • 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.

 • Mike Farrell
Big 12 Spotlight: How teams are addressing biggest needs

Big 12 Spotlight: How teams are addressing biggest needs

LJ Johnson is one of several running back still being targeted by the Oklahoma Sooners.

 • Sam Spiegelman
How things stand with the top five uncommitted RBs

How things stand with the top five uncommitted RBs

Four of the top five RBs, including No. 1 Camar Wheaton, remain uncommitted.

 • Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Under-the-radar commits, big questions, five-stars

Three-Point Stance: Under-the-radar commits, big questions, five-stars

Defensive end Austin Booker is the most under-the-radar commit in Minnesota's 2021 class.

 • Mike Farrell
South-Central Spotlight: 10 prospects whose stock is rising

South-Central Spotlight: 10 prospects whose stock is rising

LSU four-star WR commit JoJo Earle is off to a fast start this season.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Making the Case: LJ Johnson

Making the Case: LJ Johnson

LJ Johnson has a final four of LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All four finalists are in play for Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson

All four finalists are in play for Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson

Four-star Cypress (TX) Fair RB LJ Johnson talks LSU, Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Takeaways from a weekend in Texas and Louisiana

Takeaways from a weekend in Texas and Louisiana

Auburn QB commit Dematrius Davis shined in his weekend matchup against Klein Collins.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: Top Big Ten players, breakouts, in-state targets

Three-Point Stance: Top Big Ten players, breakouts, in-state targets

Justin Fields headlines Mike Farrell's look at the best Big Ten players that will suit up this fall.

 • Mike Farrell
UCLA Football Recruiting By the Number

UCLA Football Recruiting By the Number

A look at the class of 2021 recruiting...

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 • Rick Kimbrel
South-Central Spotlight: Top uncommitted 2021 prospects

South-Central Spotlight: Top uncommitted 2021 prospects

Camar Wheaton, the top RB in the nation, has kept his recruitment a mystery, but Oklahoma might be the favorite for him.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Making the Case: LJ Johnson

Making the Case: LJ Johnson

The four-star RB has released a top four of LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M. Who has the edge to land him?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Inside Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson's final four

Inside Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson's final four

Four-star RB LJ Johnson named Texas, Texas A&M, LSU and Oklahoma as finalists

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 RB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 RB rankings

Camar Wheaton, who is deciding between Oklahoma and Texas, is the only five-star RB in the class.

 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
UCLA Recruiting Primer

UCLA Recruiting Primer

Looking at the 2021 UCLA recruiting class

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Looking At UCLA Recruiting

Looking At UCLA Recruiting

July UCLA football recruiting primer

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 • Rick Kimbrel
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?

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson bracing for busy fall as decision looms

Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson bracing for busy fall as decision looms

Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson talks Oklahoma, Texas, LSU, Georgia, Auburn and Texas A&M

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 • Sam Spiegelman
How things stand with top 5 uncommitted RBs

How things stand with top 5 uncommitted RBs

Five-star Camar Wheaton has played his recruitment close to the vest thus far.

 • Adam Friedman, 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?

 • Sam Spiegelman
5 Top Targets: QB, RB

5 Top Targets: QB, RB

Here are five targets for Auburn at the running back position and the latest on each...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
RB LJ Johnson hopes to trim his list soon

RB LJ Johnson hopes to trim his list soon

Texas is hoping to bring in two backs in the 2021 class, and Rivals100 member LJ Johnson remains a top priority.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 RB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 RB rankings

Lovasea Carroll is just one weapon Georgia hope it has secured in the 2021 class.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson on UGA: 'Plan to visit there first' after shutdown

Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson on UGA: 'Plan to visit there first' after shutdown

Don't write off LJ Johnson when it comes to Georgia running back targets in 2021.

 • Jake Reuse
UCLA Recruiting By the Numbers

UCLA Recruiting By the Numbers

Listing All 75 UCLA offers...

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 • Rick Kimbrel
A Look At UCLA RB Offers

A Look At UCLA RB Offers

A look at UCLA running back offers...

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Ranking the Contenders: LJ Johnson Jr.

Ranking the Contenders: LJ Johnson Jr.

The talented running back from Texas has visited regional powerhouses and has also been out to Stanford.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals 100 RB talks TTU offer

Rivals 100 RB talks TTU offer

One of the state's top prospects, Cypress Fairbanks running back LJ Johnson, announced an offer from the Red Raiders

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 • Matt Clare
Red Raiders reaching out to new targets

Red Raiders reaching out to new targets

We take a look at some recent Texas Tech football offers

 • Ben Golan
RB LJ Johnson says Texas one of the schools he's high on

RB LJ Johnson says Texas one of the schools he's high on

RB LJ Johnson is close to trimming his list, and the Longhorns are a school he's still strongly considering.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Domino Effect: TreVeyon Henderson's commitment to Ohio State

Domino Effect: TreVeyon Henderson's commitment to Ohio State

Rivals100 running back TreVeyon Henderson committed to Ohio State on Friday.

 • Adam Friedman
Top five Ohio State recruiting storylines of the spring

Top five Ohio State recruiting storylines of the spring

The top Ohio State recruiting stories to watch this spring

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 • Alex Gleitman
Ask Farrell: Will the elite Texas RBs stay home in 2021?

Ask Farrell: Will the elite Texas RBs stay home in 2021?

Five-star running back Camar Wheaton is the top-ranked 2021 prospect in the state of Texas.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
4-star Texas running back LJ Johnson hearing from Vols, will visit soon

4-star Texas running back LJ Johnson hearing from Vols, will visit soon

Cypress, Texas running back LJ Johnson is one of the more dynamic ball-carriers in the 2021 class. He's wanted by

 • Austin Price
A Look at 2021: RB

A Look at 2021: RB

Oklahoma has plenty of elite targets at running back but among the top six are any stronger bets than the rest?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Murray Chasing the Elite

Murray Chasing the Elite

Oklahoma's running back room has been solid for some time but could the future be extremely bright for Demarco Murray?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Sooners Ready for Big Fish

Sooners Ready for Big Fish

Oklahoma's running back production has been as good as any team in the country but can they start to land the elite?

 • Bob Przybylo
Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson gives recent visit to Texas high marks

Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson gives recent visit to Texas high marks

LJ Johnson is one of the country's top prospects, and he recently spent time on the Forty Acres for an unofficial visit.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Can Murray Land Stars?

Can Murray Land Stars?

(FREE) Oklahoma's hiring of Demarco Murray has big potential to it but can he help deliver an elite prospect(s)?

 • Josh McCuistion
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

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 running back rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 running back rankings

Five-star Camar Wheaton is the top-ranked running back in the 2021 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Lone Star State prospects predict Red River Showdown

Lone Star State prospects predict Red River Showdown

The stakes are high again for the Red River Shootout, as No. 11 Texas and No. 6 Oklahoma meet.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson Jr. opens up on early interests

Rivals100 RB LJ Johnson Jr. opens up on early interests

Rivals100 junior RB LJ Johnson Jr. dishes on LSU, Texas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and more early interests

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 • 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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Take Two: Will elite 2021 Texas RBs stay in state?

Take Two: Will elite 2021 Texas RBs stay in state?

Texas and Texas A&M have their eyes on a pair of Texas-based RBs in 2021.

 • Adam Gorney, Sam Spiegelman, Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: New prospects debut in Rivals100

Rivals Rankings Week: New prospects debut in Rivals100

Isaiah Johnson is one of several 2021 prospects that have jumped into the Rivals100.

 • Rob Cassidy
Arkansas Blows Away Expectations for Texas 4-star RB LJ Johnson

Arkansas Blows Away Expectations for Texas 4-star RB LJ Johnson

Join the discussion on THE TROUGH, the Arkansas Rivals premium message board for thousands of Hog fans.

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 • Nikki Chavanelle
What Happened at ChampU?

What Happened at ChampU?

Oklahoma had a big visit weekend and while updates are still rolling in we offer our thoughts on many top prospects.

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 • Josh McCuistion
New Virginia Tech football offer: LJ Johnson

New Virginia Tech football offer: LJ Johnson

Virginia Tech has offered Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair 2021 running back LJ Johnson. Here's a quick look at him.

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 • Tim Sullivan
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 RB rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 RB rankings released

Texas product Camar Wheaton debuts as the No. 5-ranked prospect in the nation.

 • Sam Spiegelman