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Pac-12 Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

Pac-12 Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

UCLA-bound quarterback Dante Moore was the biggest signing in the Pac-12 this cycle.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

West Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

Five-star USC signee Zachariah Branch has made a strong case for the top spot in the receiver rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Game Week: Survey on impact of conference realignment

UA Game Week: Survey on impact of conference realignment

Uncommitted five-star TE Duce Robinson said he thinks the changes are exciting.

 • Adam Friedman
UA Game Week: Stock Report on offensive players

UA Game Week: Stock Report on offensive players

LSU signee Zalance Heard is a load at the offensive tackle position but he moves very well for his size.

 • Adam Friedman
UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 2

UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 2

David Hicks (pictured) and Peter Woods are a fierce tandem for Team Phantom.

 • Ryan Wright
UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 1

UA Game: Team Phantom takeaways from Day 1

Four-star Iowa State quarterback signee JJ Kohl was very sharp for Team Phantom on Friday.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Early impressions from Day 1 of UA Game prep

Three-Point Stance: Early impressions from Day 1 of UA Game prep

Florida signee Will Norman impressed Friday.

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 Spotlight: Grading the 2023 class

Pac-12 Spotlight: Grading the 2023 class

Which Pac-12 programs received an A for their work in the Early Signing Period?

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tennessee commit Nico Iamaleava is the No. 2 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Toughest questions about the rankings

West Spotlight: Toughest questions about the rankings

Does Roderick Robinson deserve a fifth star after his phenomenal senior season?

 • Adam Gorney
The best QB/WR duos in 2023 class bound for the Pac-12

The best QB/WR duos in 2023 class bound for the Pac-12

QB Dante Moore could provide some fireworks if he's able to team up with WR Jurrion Dickey at Oregon.

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 Spotlight: Four predictions for the 2023 season

Pac-12 Spotlight: Four predictions for the 2023 season

Dan Lanning has Oregon's recruiting class in the pole position and the Ducks could widen their lead in the Pac-12.

 • Adam Gorney
Weekend recruiting buzz: Ten big visits on tap

Weekend recruiting buzz: Ten big visits on tap

QB Jadyn Davis is just one of the top prospects who will be visiting Michigan as the Wolverines host Michigan State.

 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on the 2023 receiver class

Five thoughts on the 2023 receiver class

Five-star Brandon Inniss is ranked No. 2 in the wide receiver position rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Latest recruiting buzz on top 25 prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: Latest recruiting buzz on top 25 prospects

Adam Gorney has the latest recruiting buzz on the top 25 players in our latest Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

Big 12 Spotlight: Biggest decommitments of the 2023 cycle

Five-star Malachi Nelson flipped from Oklahoma to USC following Lincoln Riley's departure.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs/TEs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs/TEs

Five-star Carnell Tate is the top-ranked receiver in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Future 50: Skill 1on1s

Future 50: Skill 1on1s

Watch all the reps from the offensive and defensive skill players in one-on-ones at the Future 50!

 • David Berry
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the first-year Power Five coaches

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the first-year Power Five coaches

Marcus Freeman's 2023 class at Notre Dame is ranked No. 1 in the country.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OL

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OL

Five-star TJ Shanahan is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2023 class.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs/TEs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs/TEs

Five-star Carnell Tate has emerged as the top-ranked receiver in the 2023 class.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Pac-12 Spotlight: Highlights, predictions for 2023 class

Pac-12 Spotlight: Highlights, predictions for 2023 class

Five-star Jayden Wayne's decision is one to watch on the West Coast.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on Power Five programs with new coaches

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on Power Five programs with new coaches

Brian Kelly is entering his first season at the head of the LSU football program.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series L.A.: Predictions for five prospects

Rivals Camp Series L.A.: Predictions for five prospects

Will five-star QB Nico Iamaleava be drawn to an SEC school? Or Miami? Or will he stay on the West Coast?

 • Adam Gorney, Clint Cosgrove, Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs, TEs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 WRs, TEs

Former Oklahoma commit Brandon Inniss is a versatile, athletic prospect who sits atop the WR rankings.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs that should be pleased

New five-star Keon Keeley headlines a Notre Dame class that is shaping up to be loaded with talent.

 • Ryan Wright
USC WR commit Makai Lemon shares how he'll be used in Trojans offense

USC WR commit Makai Lemon shares how he'll be used in Trojans offense

USC 2023 four-star WR commit Makai Lemon talks Trojans and his bond with the coaching staff.

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 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could sign the top 2023 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could sign the top 2023 class

Five-star Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class, and could help push Alabama or UGA to No. 1.

 • Adam Gorney
Four-star 2023 WR Makai Lemon commits to USC

Four-star 2023 WR Makai Lemon commits to USC

USC lands the commitment of four-star 2023 Rivals100 WR Makai Lemon.

 • Ryan Young
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Five-star receiver Brandon Inniss leads a deep and talented group of pass catchers.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Fact or Fiction: Lincoln Riley is going to dominate California recruiting

Fact or Fiction: Lincoln Riley is going to dominate California recruiting

Lincoln Riley was introduced as USC's new head football coach on Monday.

 • Adam Gorney
Cali Sooners No More?

Cali Sooners No More?

(FREE) Lincoln Riley is gone but that's just the start for the Sooners. Could OU's impressive work in SoCal be undone?

 • Bob Przybylo
Five Oklahoma commits that Lincoln Riley could flip to USC

Five Oklahoma commits that Lincoln Riley could flip to USC

Will five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson follow Lincoln Riley to USC?

 • Adam Gorney
Running Backs Run Wild

Running Backs Run Wild

Oklahoma's 2022 and 2023 classes are getting deeper into the playoffs and won took home a state title but he wasn't MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Commits Down Elite Teams

Commits Down Elite Teams

Oklahoma's 2022 and 2023 classes are getting deeper into the playoffs and won took home a state title but he wasn't MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 81-100 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 81-100 in the 2023 Rivals250

Sedrick Irvin's father played at Michigan State, but the four-star RB chose to commit to Notre Dame in September.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 41-60 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 41-60 in the 2023 Rivals250

Alabama is a program to watch for four-star DE Peter Woods, but also keep an eye on Clemson and others.

 • Adam Gorney
Tulsans Battle for MVP

Tulsans Battle for MVP

A pair of future Sooners defenders had huge nights on both sides of the ball, but who took home this week's MVP?

 • Josh McCuistion
Two Guys Do it All

Two Guys Do it All

Another new commit made his way to our weekly breakdown of games, but a pair of future defensive backs battled for MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Sawchuk Blows Up for OU

Sawchuk Blows Up for OU

Another new commit made his way to our weekly breakdown of games, but it was a winner in a top 10 matchup who is MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Brown's Biggest Night

Brown's Biggest Night

Another new commit made his way to our weekly breakdown of games, but it was a long-time pledge who was this week's MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
A Huge Week for Helms

A Huge Week for Helms

A new commitment made his way to our weekly breakdown of games, but it was a long-time pledge who was this week's MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
MVP Stars in Big Game

MVP Stars in Big Game

In one of the biggest games in the country a Sooners commitment had a huge performance in a shocking win.

 • Josh McCuistion
HD: Meeting Lemon

HD: Meeting Lemon

SoonerScoop.com Recruiting Editor Josh McCuistion catches up with 2023 Los Alamitos (Calif.) wide receiver commit Makai

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 • Josh McCuistion
Sooners Stay Defensive

Sooners Stay Defensive

It's been a while since defensive commits dominated 'Future Sooners' but for the second straight week a defender is MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
A Big-Time Debut

A Big-Time Debut

A player making his debut on defense went head to head against a pair of star RB commits for the Future Sooners MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Deandre Moore commits to OU

Deandre Moore commits to OU

Oklahoma is going to take another shot at having three elite wide receivers committed at the same time and hoping for

 • Bob Przybylo
Commits Get Defensive

Commits Get Defensive

So far the Future Sooners list has been dominated by future offensive standouts but it was a pair of defenders battling.

 • Josh McCuistion
Backfield Mates Blow Up

Backfield Mates Blow Up

In week two action, Oklahoma's commitments had big performances but one commit set up shop in the end zone to be MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Four-star WR Makai Lemon excited for Big 12 trip

Four-star WR Makai Lemon excited for Big 12 trip

Top 2023 four-star receiver Makai Lemon is headed to Oklahoma this weekend.

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 • Adam Gorney
Sawing Down Oaks

Sawing Down Oaks

In the second week of action, Oklahoma's commitments had big performances but one commit ran wild to take home MVP.

 • Josh McCuistion
Ranking the States: No. 4 California

Ranking the States: No. 4 California

Domani Jackson is one of the two five-stars from California in the 2022 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Elite California QBs are leaving the region

Tuesdays with Gorney: Elite California QBs are leaving the region

Texas A&M commit Connor Weigman looked very impressive in his opening game of the 2021 season.

 • Adam Gorney
An Explosive MVP

An Explosive MVP

Oklahoma's 2022 and 2023 classes got rolling in earnest this week - who took home the first MVP of the season?

 • Josh McCuistion
Riley Riding the Wave

Riley Riding the Wave

Oklahoma's 2023 recruiting class is a massive prize so far, but does it compare to prior recruiting national champions?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

A few states dominated the new Rivals250 for 2023. Florida leads the way and boasts stars such as Brandon Inniss.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 WR/TE rankings

Swedish tight end Theodor Ohrstrom picked up more than a dozen high-profile offers this summer.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Oklahoma has an early grip on the nation's top 2023 recruiting haul, which includes Malachi Nelson.

 • Sam Spiegelman
HD: Lemon's Big Moment

HD: Lemon's Big Moment

Makai Lemon is now in for the Sooners, our staff has seen him and sat down with SCOOPHD about what a find he is for OU.

 • Josh McCuistion
Lemon A Three-Phase Star

Lemon A Three-Phase Star

Makai Lemon was an early focus of Oklahoma's receiver recruiting, what made the new commit such a priority for OU?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Four-star WR Makai Lemon commits to Sooners

Four-star WR Makai Lemon commits to Sooners

Adam Gorney sits down with four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon to discuss his commitment to Oklahoma.

 • Adam Gorney
Sooners Land a Lemon

Sooners Land a Lemon

Makai Lemon just announced his commit to Oklahoma making him the fourth Rivals100 pledge in 2023, what sold him on OU?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Nelson Keeps His Cool

Nelson Keeps His Cool

Malachi Nelson is the latest in the growing line of Lincoln Riley's five-star commitments. What makes his game special?

 • Josh McCuistion
BBQ Has Sooners Cooking

BBQ Has Sooners Cooking

Oklahoma's ChampUBBQ was a nationally newsworthy event, so what repercussions did it have on our hot 11 commitment list?

 • Josh McCuistion
Tuesdays with Gorney: What to expect from a historic June

Tuesdays with Gorney: What to expect from a historic June

Five-star linebacker Shawn Murphy is expected to visit Alabama this week.

 • Adam Gorney
Four-star 2023 WR Makai Lemon building strong connection with USC staff

Four-star 2023 WR Makai Lemon building strong connection with USC staff

Checking in with key 2023 four-star WR target Makai Lemon.

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 • Ryan Young
Hot 11: Sooners Heating Up

Hot 11: Sooners Heating Up

Oklahoma's 2022 recruiting class got a huge bump with two commitments last weekend, could more be ready to come soon?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals100 WR Makai Lemon Talks New Michigan Offer

Rivals100 WR Makai Lemon Talks New Michigan Offer

Makai Lemon talks Michigan

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 • EJ Holland
Hanging Half a Hundred

Hanging Half a Hundred

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Sooners fans still recite Barry Switzer's saying, Lincoln Riley has his eyes on a pair who live it.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Offensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Offensive players in Rivals100 of 2023 rankings

Here's the latest on the 2023 standout offensive prospects, including the No. 2 overall ranked player, Malachi Nelson.

 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 power impresses 2023 WR Makai Lemon

Big 12 power impresses 2023 WR Makai Lemon

Oklahoma has become a major player for 2023 wide receiver Makai Lemon.

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 • Adam Gorney
Offers Flying Out

Offers Flying Out

Since our last check, the Sooners have extended 63 scholarships, who are they and what are the Sooners chances?

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 • Josh McCuistion
Top 2023 recruit Makai Lemon back from major visits

Top 2023 recruit Makai Lemon back from major visits

Makai Lemon is a top 2023 wide receiver who recently visited Clemson and Alabama with teammate Malachi Nelson.

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 • Adam Gorney
Top 2023 QB Malachi Nelson takes two major visits

Top 2023 QB Malachi Nelson takes two major visits

Malachi Nelson is one of the top 2023 quarterbacks nationally and he’s not wasting any time taking visits.

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 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 schools showing interest in ATH Makai Lemon

Pac-12 schools showing interest in ATH Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon could be one of the best 2023 athletes in the West region.

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 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: 2023 prospects emerging as top recruits

West Spotlight: 2023 prospects emerging as top recruits

Pierce Clarkson looks like he's poised to become a top QB talent in the state of California.

 • Adam Gorney