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Rivals Five-Star: Jaguars rookie Maason Smith interview

Rivals Five-Star: Jaguars rookie Maason Smith interview

Sam Spiegelman catches up with former five-star prospect Maason Smith at the Rivals Five-Star.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
NFL Scouting Combine Recap: How LSU's participants fared

NFL Scouting Combine Recap: How LSU's participants fared

A recap of how LSU's participants fared at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

 â€¢ Luke Hubbard
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.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
LSU's Maason Smith out for the season with torn ACL

LSU's Maason Smith out for the season with torn ACL

LSU lost one of its best defensive linemen on the first drive of the Florida State game Sunday night.

 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Maason Smith betting on himself in Year 2 at LSU | 'He's built different.'

Maason Smith betting on himself in Year 2 at LSU | 'He's built different.'

Linebacker Greg Penn on Smith: "He's built different. I'm just happy he's on my team."

 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
SEC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

SEC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Texas A&M leads our rankings of the starting lineups in the SEC.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Ed Orgeron's 5 biggest recruiting wins at LSU

Ed Orgeron's 5 biggest recruiting wins at LSU

Ed Orgeron has had some major recruiting battles over the years while he was the head man in Baton Rouge.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Midseason Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 10-12

Midseason Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 10-12

Mike Farrell's countdown of the top freshmen in college football continues with Nos. 10-12.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral has thrown for 997 yards and nine interceptions so far this season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
LSU moves Maason Smith to defensive end

LSU moves Maason Smith to defensive end

Former No. 1 overall prospect Maason Smith has certainly been talked about a lot leading up to LSU's first game against

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
LSU DL Andre Anthony will miss the rest of 2021 season, says Ed Orgeron

LSU DL Andre Anthony will miss the rest of 2021 season, says Ed Orgeron

LSU veteran defensive lineman Andre Anthony will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Tell The Truth Sunday: LSU's underclassmen are elite

Tell The Truth Sunday: LSU's underclassmen are elite

LSU defeated Central Michigan, 49-21.

 â€¢ Jimmy Smith
Three-Point Stance: One-loss contenders, USC, star freshmen

Three-Point Stance: One-loss contenders, USC, star freshmen

Raheim Sanders rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown in Arkansas' blowout win over Texas.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: The top freshmen in 2021

Farrell Freshman 15: The top freshmen in 2021

It's time again for the Farrell Freshman 15, the ranking of the top true freshmen in college football.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
What you need to know about Quinn Ewers' move to the 2021 class

What you need to know about Quinn Ewers' move to the 2021 class

Quinn Ewers is now the top-ranked prospect from the 2021 recruiting class.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
SEC Week: True freshmen to watch

SEC Week: True freshmen to watch

Georgia's Adonai Mitchell will try to help shore up the wide receiver position after George Pickens' ACL injury.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: Ranking the No. 1 prospects

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: Ranking the No. 1 prospects

Trevor Lawrence was Rivals.com's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2018 class.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Maason Smith living up to five-star status: 'That kid is a dog.'

Maason Smith living up to five-star status: 'That kid is a dog.'

"That kid is a dog. I can already seen it now," Ed Ingram said about Maason Smith.

 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Breaking down the best DT classes in 2021

Breaking down the best DT classes in 2021

Four-star Damon Payne is a key part of Alabama's elite class of defensive tackles.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons
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.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
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.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Analyst roundtable

Rivals Rankings Week: Analyst roundtable

Our analysts are confident that No. 1 prospect Maason Smith will live up to that potential.

 â€¢ Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Teams with most Rivals250 players

Rivals Rankings Week: Teams with most Rivals250 players

Alabama has a commanding lead with 20 commitments in the Rivals250, led by JC Latham.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
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.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Will Johnson will join Domani Jackson at USC

Fact or Fiction: Will Johnson will join Domani Jackson at USC

Five-star standout Will Johnson could commit to USC like his friend Domani Jackson.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and 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.

 â€¢ Dave Berry and Woody Wommack
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 prospect in 2021?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 prospect in 2021?

Five-star Caleb Williams is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2021 class.

 â€¢ Staff
All-Spiegelman team: Top defensive performers in Texas, Louisiana

All-Spiegelman team: Top defensive performers in Texas, Louisiana

Four-star Billy Bowman has a big future at Oklahoma.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The 10 most important commitments of the 2021 cycle

The 10 most important commitments of the 2021 cycle

Five-star Korey Foreman's pledge to USC was one of the biggest commitments of the 2021 recruiting cycle.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Sticking with it, underrated players, top classes

Three-Point Stance: Sticking with it, underrated players, top classes

Kyle Trask could have left Florida at multiple points and few would have blamed him. Now he's a Heisman contender.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
SEC Spotlight: Grading the Early Signing Period

SEC Spotlight: Grading the Early Signing Period

The addition of JoJo Earle helped Alabama secure the No. 1 spot in the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Sting Factor: Ten biggest stings of the Early Signing Period

Sting Factor: Ten biggest stings of the Early Signing Period

Maason Smith's decision to sign with LSU really stung the Georgia Bulldogs.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Five schools where outside factors impacted recruiting

Five schools where outside factors impacted recruiting

An aura of uncertainty had a varying degree of impact on these five programs' recruiting efforts.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

Saban Steal. Neon Time. No Fear. Best Nickname. Mike Farrell hands out these awards - and plenty of others.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
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.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Keanu Koht's flip to Alabama was one of several big moves on a busy National Signing Day.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
National Signing Day Blog

National Signing Day Blog

No. 1-ranked prospect Maason Smith is headed to LSU.

 â€¢ Staff
Winners and losers from National Signing Day

Winners and losers from National Signing Day

Five-star Maason Smith signing with LSU made the Tigers a winner on NSD.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

No. 1 player Maason Smith (center) chose LSU on Wednesday afternoon.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

The rich got richer as No. 1 Alabama flipped top 60 prospect JoJo Earle away from LSU.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Analysis: No. 1 player Maason Smith is an LSU Tiger

Analysis: No. 1 player Maason Smith is an LSU Tiger

Five-star Houma (La.) Terrebonne DT Maason Smith signs with LSU over Georgia.

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 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Five-star Maason Smith couldn’t refuse Coach O, another Bayou boy

Five-star Maason Smith couldn’t refuse Coach O, another Bayou boy

Five-star Houma (La.) Terrebonne DT Maason Smith goes in-depth on his commitment

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
LIVE: National Signing Day | Alabama to sign incredible Class of 2021

LIVE: National Signing Day | Alabama to sign incredible Class of 2021

Stay up to date on every single signee the Alabama Crimson Tide signs today. Join our live signing day coverage now!

 â€¢ Kyle Henderson
Rumor Mill: Latest news heading into Early Signing Period (updates)

Rumor Mill: Latest news heading into Early Signing Period (updates)

There is growing buzz that four-star Khari Gee, who has been committed to LSU since May, will not be part of its class.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Farrell's FutureCast: Maason Smith

Farrell's FutureCast: Maason Smith

Mike Farrell drops his prediction on which school Rivals No. 1 Maason Smith will choose on National Signing Day.

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 â€¢ David Berry and Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: Five teams in spotlight

National Signing Day: Five teams in spotlight

Georgia is in the mix for several high-profile prospects, including LB Xavian Sorey.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Five-star buzz from the South entering the Early Signing Period

Five-star buzz from the South entering the Early Signing Period

Notes and tidbits surrounding five-stars Maason Smith, Bryce Foster, Tunmise Adeleye entering Signing Day this week

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 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

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

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
FutureCast: 2021 No. 1 prospect Maason Smith

FutureCast: 2021 No. 1 prospect Maason Smith

Sam Spiegelman gives his prediction on where he thinks Maason Smith will end up playing in college.

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 â€¢ David Berry and Sam Spiegelman
NSD Roundtable: Which prospect will pull the biggest surprise?

NSD Roundtable: Which prospect will pull the biggest surprise?

Four-star Davon Townley has been very quiet about the status of his recruitment.

 â€¢ Staff
NSD Roundtable: Looking ahead to the Early Signing Period

NSD Roundtable: Looking ahead to the Early Signing Period

Four-star running back Donovan Wilson is expected to sigh with either Michigan or Georgia on Wednesday.

 â€¢ Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in Rivals250

Quinn Ewers, the top player in the 2022 class, leads the way for the Lone Star State as Texas earns bragging rights.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons
South-Central Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

South-Central Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

Maason Smith, the nation's top overall prospect, is likely headed to one of three SEC teams.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: DT Maason Smith will end up at Georgia

Fact or Fiction: DT Maason Smith will end up at Georgia

Other topics up for discussion: Emeka Egbuka's recruitment and whether an unbeaten USC team would deserve to be in CFP.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Recruiting Cheat Sheet: WR flips to USC; Georgia makes moves

Recruiting Cheat Sheet: WR flips to USC; Georgia makes moves

Kyron Ware-Hudson flipped from Oregon to USC this week.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 DL rankings

Monkell Goodwine is part of an impressive haul from Alabama.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Six earn fifth star in latest update

Rivals Rankings Week: Six earn fifth star in latest update

There are six new five-stars in the 2021 class after this latest update to the Rivals250.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and staff
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down to No. 1

We kick off the week by counting down all 26 of our five-stars throughout Monday.

 â€¢ Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
How things stand with uncommitted 2021 five-stars

How things stand with uncommitted 2021 five-stars

Five-star J.T. Tuimoloau has kept his recruitment pretty low-key and is expected to choose Alabama or Ohio State.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2021?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2021?

Five-star Maason Smith is the nation's top-ranked defensive tackle.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman
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.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Making the Case: Who has a chance to jump into No. 1 spot?

Making the Case: Who has a chance to jump into No. 1 spot?

Could a leaner Maason Smith result in the defensive tackle become the nation's top-ranked prospect?

 â€¢ Adam Friedman, Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: Ranking the SEC jobs; Big Ten's best players

Three-Point Stance: Ranking the SEC jobs; Big Ten's best players

Kirby Smart and Georgia have a big recruiting advantage in a talent-rich state.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mouths of the South Podcast: Too-close-to-call recruitments

Mouths of the South Podcast: Too-close-to-call recruitments

Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman discuss some recruitments that are too close to call, along with much more.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Recent commits, top targets shine in The Boot

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Recent commits, top targets shine in The Boot

Four-star Sage Ryan impressed on both offense and defense Friday night.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
West Spotlight: Five biggest recruiting surprises so far this fall

West Spotlight: Five biggest recruiting surprises so far this fall

USC commit Jake Garcia moved from California to Georgia to play his senior season.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mouths of the South Podcast: Which prospects stand out

Mouths of the South Podcast: Which prospects stand out

Sam Spiegelman and Chad Simmons discuss some of the top prospects they've seen in person recently.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman and Chad Simmons
No. 1 DT Maason Smith shares his thoughts on LSU's season, Alabama, more

No. 1 DT Maason Smith shares his thoughts on LSU's season, Alabama, more

The nation's No. 1 DT previously announced a top five of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Miami.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
How things stand for top five uncommitted defensive ends

How things stand for top five uncommitted defensive ends

Five-star Korey Foreman is the top-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Inside look: Where Canes stand with 5-star DT Maason Smith

Inside look: Where Canes stand with 5-star DT Maason Smith

We catch up with Maason Smith’s coach for a closer look at where things stand with this 5-star talent.

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 â€¢ Matt Shodell
South-Central Spotlight: 10 prospects now on the radar

South-Central Spotlight: 10 prospects now on the radar

Jaylin Lucas has been producing some highlight-reel moments for his Louisiana high school.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Making the Case: Five-star DT Maason Smith

Making the Case: Five-star DT Maason Smith

Five-star defensive tackle Maason Smith is the top-ranked prospect in Louisiana.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney 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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Watch episode 1 of 'Big Man on the Bayou,' featuring top DT Maason Smith

Watch episode 1 of 'Big Man on the Bayou,' featuring top DT Maason Smith

Watch episode one of our docuseries, "Big Man on the Bayou," featuring Maason Smith.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Alabama vs. Georgia: Recruits predict the outcome

Alabama vs. Georgia: Recruits predict the outcome

Southeast prospects from Florida to Texas weigh in on Saturday night's battle between the two SEC heavyweights.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman
Five-star DT Maason Smith is down to five schools

Five-star DT Maason Smith is down to five schools

Five-star DT Maason Smith is down to LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Miami

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 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: SEC snapshot, five-stars, two-stars

Three-Point Stance: SEC snapshot, five-stars, two-stars

Five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff is the biggest recruiting win in the SEC so far in the 2021 cycle.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Watch Maason Smith's Week 1 game highlights

Watch Maason Smith's Week 1 game highlights

He wore his usually jersey number (94) on defense and swapped to #70 when on the O-line.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
LSU 2021 Class Projections: October

LSU 2021 Class Projections: October

LSU sits at 18 commitments in the 2021 class which allows for seven more pledges to fall at the SEC's 25 allowed.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin, Jimmy Smith
Fact or Fiction: Pac-12 deserves to be in College Football Playoff

Fact or Fiction: Pac-12 deserves to be in College Football Playoff

Another topic up for discussion: Is Korey Foreman's second scheduled visit to LSU bad news for Georgia and others?

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
5-star Maason Smith feeling faster after shedding more than 40 pounds

5-star Maason Smith feeling faster after shedding more than 40 pounds

The nation's No. 1 DT shed more than 40 pounds and has lofty goals for 2020.

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 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
West Spotlight: Five notable decommitments from 2021 class

West Spotlight: Five notable decommitments from 2021 class

Korey Foreman, the No. 1 prospect in the 2021 class, made headlines when he decommitted from Clemson.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Deuce Vaughn is one of several freshmen that just missed the cut for the Freshman 15.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell