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MJ Daniels stays home, commits to Mississippi State

MJ Daniels stays home, commits to Mississippi State

Mississippi State lands top five in-state player MJ Daniels. He talks his commitment here.

 • Chad Simmons
MJ Daniels re-opens his recruitment and has new plan

MJ Daniels re-opens his recruitment and has new plan

Mississippi athlete MJ Daniels is back on the market and he gives the latest here.

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 • Chad Simmons
NFL Draft: Comparing top DTs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top DTs with current recruits

Who reminds our Mike Farrell of Auburn's Derrick Brown in the 2021 class?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Trending: Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Nuggets

Trending: Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Nuggets

Our staff at BamaInsider.com keeps the recruiting nuggets coming your way. Subscribe today!

 • Andrew Bone
Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

No SEC-bound tight end fits with his future program better than five-star Arik Gilbert.

 • Mike Farrell
Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Bryan Bresee led Clemson's haul, and then the SEC had the next top four classes at DL.

 • Sam Spiegelman
SEC: Winners and losers from 2020 late signing day

SEC: Winners and losers from 2020 late signing day

A look back at who came out ahead and behind in the SEC last week.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman
Five programs that regressed the most from 2019 to 2020

Five programs that regressed the most from 2019 to 2020

Virginia Tech's 2020 class ranks second-worst class in the Power Five.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 25 recruiters for 2020

Top 25 recruiters for 2020

These assistants don't always work in the spotlight, but they have a profound effect on the success of their programs.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Fact or Fiction: Avantae Williams' decision was surprise of NSD

Fact or Fiction: Avantae Williams' decision was surprise of NSD

Other topics up for discussion include who won the second signing day and McKinnley Jackson's commitment to Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell dishes out the Farrell Awards for National Signing Day.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on National Signing Day

Mike Farrell weighs in on the days' events, including Georgia's addition of Broderick Jones to its stellar class.

 • Mike Farrell
Texas A&M lands Rivals100 DL McKinnley Jackson

Texas A&M lands Rivals100 DL McKinnley Jackson

McKinnley Jackson, Mississippi's best in 2020 has picked Texas A&M and he tells why here.

 • Chad Simmons
National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day is Wednesday, and we have the lineup of the biggest announcements.

 • Woody Wommack
McKinnley Jackson: "I've known where I was going for a year"

McKinnley Jackson: "I've known where I was going for a year"

McKinnley Jackson's mind is made up. The No. 1 player in Mississippi gives the latest here.

 • Chad Simmons
NSD 2020: Five programs in the spotlight

NSD 2020: Five programs in the spotlight

Florida is working hard to flip Jahmyr GIbbs from Georgia Tech.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD 2020: Seven must-get prospects for certain schools

NSD 2020: Seven must-get prospects for certain schools

Four-star defensive end Alfred Collins is a top target for Texas this week.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Mind of Mike: Predictions heading into NSD 2020

Mind of Mike: Predictions heading into NSD 2020

Mike Farrell offers up several predictions for National Signing Day, including what he thinks Zachary Evans will do.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Georgia win a third straight recruiting title?

Ask Farrell: Can Georgia win a third straight recruiting title?

Georgia won recruiting titles in 2018 and 2019. Can the Bulldogs pull it off again?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NSD 2020: Biggest question for each SEC team

NSD 2020: Biggest question for each SEC team

Multiple SEC programs are still trying to sign five-star Jordan Burch.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Rivals Rankings Week: Race for 2020's top class hits final stretch

Rivals Rankings Week: Race for 2020's top class hits final stretch

Broderick Jones is one of the major storylines that could impact the team rankings down the stretch.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 DL rankings

No. 1 player Bryan Bresee isn't the only top 5 DL to sign with Clemson.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Clemson won't end up with No. 1 class

Fact or Fiction: Clemson won't end up with No. 1 class

Two teams in the SEC are breathing down Clemson's neck for the recruiting title.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after Day 2

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after Day 2

Jacobian Guillory was one of several top performers from Day 2 of All-American Bowl practice.

 • Adam Gorney and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: WEST OL vs DL 1-on-1s (Day Two)

All-American Bowl: WEST OL vs DL 1-on-1s (Day Two)

The big men for the West team square off Wednesday morning during day two of practices.

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All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the West team after day one

Quarterback CJ Stroud was among three Ohio State commits who Buckeyes fans should be excited about.

 • Adam Gorney and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: West team 1-on-1s from day one

All-American Bowl: West team 1-on-1s from day one

The WEST team didn't go at it long for 1-on-1 drills, so we combine them into one big video.

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 • Greg Ladky
Rivals100 DT McKinnley Jackson bracing for a busy January

Rivals100 DT McKinnley Jackson bracing for a busy January

Four-star DT McKinnley Jackson talks UGA, LSU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Alabama

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Take Two: What will happen with McKinnley Jackson's recruitment?

Take Two: What will happen with McKinnley Jackson's recruitment?

McKinnley Jackson is the highest-ranked defensive tackle still left on the board.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NSD: Top unsigned defensive linemen

NSD: Top unsigned defensive linemen

Five-star Jordan Burch is committed to South Carolina but did not sign during the Early Signing Period.

 • Woody Wommack
Alabama Crimson Tide:  Five to watch after the Early Signing Period

Alabama Crimson Tide: Five to watch after the Early Signing Period

A closer look at recruits who did not sign during the early signing period.

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 • Andrew Bone
5 targets to track for February

5 targets to track for February

Many needs were filled, but not all. Auburn will finish out its 2020 class, finish filling its needs, in February...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
NSD: Top uncommitted prospects heading into February

NSD: Top uncommitted prospects heading into February

Kelee Ringo is one of just three five-star prospects that remain uncommitted and unsigned heading into February.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Four programs that must make noise in the late signing period

Four programs that must make noise in the late signing period

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels still have work to do before the late signing period in February.

 • Rob Cassidy
National Signing Day: Rivals100 Rumor Mill

National Signing Day: Rivals100 Rumor Mill

The rumor mill is running overtime as National Signing Day approaches.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NSD Question of the Day: Which new coach will make the biggest splash?

NSD Question of the Day: Which new coach will make the biggest splash?

Mike Norvell should be able to make an early splash at Florida State.

 • Adam Gorney
Three Quick Things - Recruiting

Three Quick Things - Recruiting

Mark Passwaters hits on 3 hot recruiting topics in today’s Three Quick Things segment— Burns, Manning & Jackson.

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 • Courtney Roland
Take Two: Can Lane Kiffin reel in 4-star DT McKinnley Jackson?

Take Two: Can Lane Kiffin reel in 4-star DT McKinnley Jackson?

Mississippi native McKinnley Jackson was an Ole Miss lean before Matt Luke got fired.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Chad Simmons
AL-MS Game: Mississippi OL vs. DL 1-on-1 drill

AL-MS Game: Mississippi OL vs. DL 1-on-1 drill

The big men of The Magnolia State went head to head Day one of practices at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

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 • Greg Ladky
Ask Farrell: Can LSU finish with the nation's top 2020 class?

Ask Farrell: Can LSU finish with the nation's top 2020 class?

LSU is riding a lot of momentum on and off the field.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Auburn 'feels like home' to Mississippi's No. 1 recruit

Auburn 'feels like home' to Mississippi's No. 1 recruit

Four-star defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson returned to Auburn over the weekend for an official visit...

 • Jeffrey Lee
Fact or Fiction: LSU should be the No. 1 seed in CFB Playoff

Fact or Fiction: LSU should be the No. 1 seed in CFB Playoff

Did the CFB Playoff Committee get it right by putting LSU No. 1 in the CFB Playoff field?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Top team ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top team ranking storylines

Sam Spiegelman takes a closer look at the updated team rankings and provides a few predictions.

 • Sam Spiegelman
The War Room

The War Room

The latest on Auburn recruiting, including official visitors, in-home visits with Tank Bigsby and a possible commitment.

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DL rankings

Jordan Burch is a five-star talent whose recruitment remains largely a mystery.

 • Adam Friedman
Take Two: Should LSU be concerned with decommitments?

Take Two: Should LSU be concerned with decommitments?

LSU is No. 1 in the recruiting rankings and No. 2 in College Football Playoff rankings yet had two recent decommitments.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Sam Spiegelman
No. 6 DT McKinnley Jackson visits Auburn, will return soon

No. 6 DT McKinnley Jackson visits Auburn, will return soon

The top recruit in Mississippi visited Auburn on Saturday and plans to return again soon...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Most interesting recruitments

Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Most interesting recruitments

Our stable of analysts predicts the prospects who might have some recruiting twists and turns ahead of them.

 • Staff
Ask Farrell: Did LSU or Alabama have the better recruiting weekend?

Ask Farrell: Did LSU or Alabama have the better recruiting weekend?

Did LSU win on and off the field Saturday?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Which recruit was most influenced by LSU's win over Alabama?

Rival Views: Which recruit was most influenced by LSU's win over Alabama?

Five-star Jordan Burch attended LSU's win over Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
LSU, Alabama going head-to-head for these 15 prospects

LSU, Alabama going head-to-head for these 15 prospects

LSU and Alabama are battling off the field for these 15 prospects as they prepare for Saturday's showdown.

 • Sam Spiegelman, Chad Simmons, Adam Gorney
Friday TIDBITS

Friday TIDBITS

The top secret, inside team and recruiting info you need is here in Friday TIDBITS!

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 • Mark Passwaters
Fact or Fiction: Joe Burrows is the midseason Heisman favorite

Fact or Fiction: Joe Burrows is the midseason Heisman favorite

Has the LSU QB separated himself from the pack? Also, will Lincoln Riley be the next Dallas Cowboys coach?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Elite DL McKinnley Jackson has "epic" visit to LSU

Elite DL McKinnley Jackson has "epic" visit to LSU

McKinnley Jackson is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the 2020 class and LSU is in pursuit.

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 • Chad Simmons
Alabama stressed 'the fit' in Tuscaloosa to elite DL McKinnley Jackson

Alabama stressed 'the fit' in Tuscaloosa to elite DL McKinnley Jackson

McKinnley Jackson took his official visit to Alabama last weekend and the Crimson Tide showed a lot of love.

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 • Chad Simmons
Take Two: Can Ole Miss keep McKinnley Jackson in state?

Take Two: Can Ole Miss keep McKinnley Jackson in state?

The four-star defensive tackle is a former LSU commit.

 • Adam Gorney, Chad Simmons, Mike Farrell
Five 2020 DTs with the most interesting recruitments

Five 2020 DTs with the most interesting recruitments

Will five-star Justin Rogers stick with his Kentucky commitment?

 • Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Visitors List: Auburn vs. MSU

Visitors List: Auburn vs. MSU

In all, 18 four-star and one five-star are expected to be in Auburn on Saturday. The complete list of visitors inside...

 • Jeffrey Lee
The War Room

The War Room

The latest on the 2020 class and how it could shake out, which recruits will visit AU this weekend and more...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Rivals Rankings Bubble Talk: Players on cusp of Rivals100

Rivals Rankings Bubble Talk: Players on cusp of Rivals100

What players on verge of Rivals100 need to do this fall to move up.

 • Staff
Top 10: Auburn's top remaining targets

Top 10: Auburn's top remaining targets

Who are AU's top priorities on the board? We take a look at a group from which Auburn would like to finish its class...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
McKinnley Jackson: "I'm focused on five and it's serious time"

McKinnley Jackson: "I'm focused on five and it's serious time"

McKinnley Jackson has been a big name on the recruiting trail for three years and he is now down to five schools.

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 • Chad Simmons
Top 5 uncommitted 2020 defensive tackles

Top 5 uncommitted 2020 defensive tackles

McKinnley Jackson is the highest-ranked uncommitted defensive tackle in the 2020 class.

 • Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell breaks down the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and throws in a few odds and ends.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's commitment predictions

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's commitment predictions

Will standout RB Bijan Robinson take his talents to Ohio State?

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the defensive linemen

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the defensive linemen

Jaquelin Roy stood out among a talented group of defensive linemen at last week's Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Texas, La., prospects make noise

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Texas, La., prospects make noise

Analyst Sam Spiegelman offers his thoughts on the prospects from his region, including cornerback Jaylon Jones.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Six new FutureCast picks from Chad Simmons

Six new FutureCast picks from Chad Simmons

After gathering intel at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, Chad Simmons has some predictions.

 • Chad Simmons
Five-Star Challenge Video: OL vs. DL Drill

Five-Star Challenge Video: OL vs. DL Drill

Many of the top linemen in the class of 2020 and 2021 faced off at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge,

 • Greg Ladky
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 25 in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

 • Rivals.com
Alabama Crimson Tide still pushing hard for McKinnley Jackson

Alabama Crimson Tide still pushing hard for McKinnley Jackson

Alabama Crimson Tide still pushing hard for McKinnley Jackson

 • Kyle Henderson
First decision nearing for Rivals250 DL McKinnley Jackson

First decision nearing for Rivals250 DL McKinnley Jackson

Elite DL McKinnley Jackson gives the latest on his recruitment here.

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 • Chad Simmons
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Matchups we're looking forward to

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Matchups we're looking forward to

Five-star Justin Flowe vs. five-star Zachary Evans? Yep, that's gonna be a fun one.

 • Mike Farrell
Regional notebook: Mid-Atlantic, Texas prospects shine at LSU's elite camp

Regional notebook: Mid-Atlantic, Texas prospects shine at LSU's elite camp

LSU's annual elite prospect camp attracted prospects from all over the country on one campus.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Five storylines for Alabama fans

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Five storylines for Alabama fans

Will five-star McKinnley Jackson show up in Alabama gear again?

 • Chad Simmons
Mind of Mike: The 2020 race for No. 1 is a good one, plus more thoughts

Mind of Mike: The 2020 race for No. 1 is a good one, plus more thoughts

D.J. Uiagalelei is still No. 1, but there are several prospects nearby as the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge approaches.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Released: New five-stars for 2020 class

Rivals100 Released: New five-stars for 2020 class

The latest version of the 2020 Rivals.com recruiting rankings have been released and with it, as always, many changes.

 • Mike Farrell
BIG CAT is back

BIG CAT is back

Auburn is expecting around 35 recruits from the 2020 and 2021 classes to be on campus Saturday for BIG CAT X...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Rivals Camp Series: Top five defensive linemen of 2019 tour

Rivals Camp Series: Top five defensive linemen of 2019 tour

Bryan Bresee was a beast at the Washington D.C., camp.

 • Chad Simmons
Three-Point Stance: Rankings questions, hot seat, Oregon

Three-Point Stance: Rankings questions, hot seat, Oregon

Mike Farrell shares five major questions heading into the next rankings update, looks at hot seat coaches and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Comparing 2020 defensive tackles to recent college stars

Comparing 2020 defensive tackles to recent college stars

Can McKinnley Jackson duplicate the success Dexter Lawrence enjoyed in college?

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Trevor Lawrence is one of 47 five-stars that have come out of Georgia in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
RCS Midseason Report: Five programs that should be pleased

RCS Midseason Report: Five programs that should be pleased

Florida State commit Stephen Dix had an impressive performance at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Tampa.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Forecasting where elite prospects will land

Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Forecasting where elite prospects will land

Sam Spiegelman predicts the college future for several three- and four-stars from Sunday's Rivals 3 Stripe Camp.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Thoughts from the sideline

Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Thoughts from the sideline

Rivals analysts offer their sideline observations on QBs, elite defensive linemen and more DB talent from the Boot.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman, Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series New Orleans: Five teams that should be pleased

The Arkansas Razorbacks had a good showing Saturday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp thanks to Jamie Vance.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman, Woody Wommack
Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in New Orleans

Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in New Orleans

Five-star McKinnley Jackson was one of several prospects that earned their stripes Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp.

 • Chad Simmons, Sam Spiegelman, Woody Wommack
RCS NOLA: Five-star DT McKinnley Jackson gives the latest

RCS NOLA: Five-star DT McKinnley Jackson gives the latest

Schools from the SEC and ACC remain in the mix for the top prospect in Mississippi - McKinnley Jackson.

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 • Chad Simmons
Take Two: Does LSU have cause for concern at DT?

Take Two: Does LSU have cause for concern at DT?

Jaquelin Roy's decommitment is the latest setback at DT for the LSU Tigers.

 • Adam Gorney, Sam Spiegelman, Mike Farrell
2020 Class Outlook: Evaluating the defensive tackle targets

2020 Class Outlook: Evaluating the defensive tackle targets

Gators Territory breaks down Florida's defensive linemen targets in 2020.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2020 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2020 defensive linemen

Five-star DT McKinley Jackson will continue to garner plenty of interest. Can LSU get him back in the fold?

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals250 revealed

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals250 revealed

Our analysts discuss some of the toughest decisions they faced in the latest round of rankings meetings.

 • Rivals.com
Class of 2020 prospects most likely to cause recruiting drama

Class of 2020 prospects most likely to cause recruiting drama

Here is a look at five players whose recruitment could be dramatic until the end.

 • Adam Gorney
Nation's No. 1 2020 DT impressed again with third trip to Florida State

Nation's No. 1 2020 DT impressed again with third trip to Florida State

Mississippi defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson speaks about his relationship with FSU's coaches and more.

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 • Michael Langston
Junior Day Updates/Photos: FSU hosting several top underclassmen

Junior Day Updates/Photos: FSU hosting several top underclassmen

Florida State is hosting dozens of prospects from around the Southeast today for Junior Day. Check out the latest.

 • Michael Langston
Take Two: How much will Mullen's Mississippi ties help at Florida?

Take Two: How much will Mullen's Mississippi ties help at Florida?

Four-star Mississippi native Charles Moore is looking hard at the Gators.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
A Closer Look at Arkansas' Early 2020 Defensive Tackle Offers

A Closer Look at Arkansas' Early 2020 Defensive Tackle Offers

Arkansas has loaded up the 2019 class with defensive linemen, here's five tackle targets who could join in 2020.

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 • Nikki Chavanelle
Five-star McKinnley Jackson: "My recruitment has officially started"

Five-star McKinnley Jackson: "My recruitment has officially started"

McKinnley Jackson knew when September 1 arrived. His phone started blowing up and he gives the very latest.

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 • Chad Simmons
Simmons Road Show: Cruising through Mississippi

Simmons Road Show: Cruising through Mississippi

Florida State, Ole Miss, Georgia commits shine, and a 2021 quarterback to watch.

 • Chad Simmons
Game Video Analysis: Five-star DT McKinnley Jackson

Game Video Analysis: Five-star DT McKinnley Jackson

Despite facing double and triple teams, five-star defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson makes a major impact.

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 • Chad Simmons