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Fact or Fiction: Texas will win 10 games this season

Fact or Fiction: Texas will win 10 games this season

Can Steve Sarkisian steer his team to double-digit victories in his first season with the Longhorns?

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five WRs heading into March

NFL Draft: Top five WRs heading into March

Ja'Marr Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season, tops a list of talented receivers.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: WR Nico Collins could be a first-rounder

Fact or Fiction: WR Nico Collins could be a first-rounder

The receiver had two great seasons at Michigan. Did he show enough to go in the first round of the NFL Draft?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Michigan’s losses will be too much to overcome

Fact or Fiction: Michigan’s losses will be too much to overcome

Other topics include whether the Pac-12 will announce its return soon and LSU's chances with Sage Ryan.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten and Pac-12, hot programs, impact transfers

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten and Pac-12, hot programs, impact transfers

Justin Fields at Georgia? Micah Parsons at Oklahoma? Mike Farrell explores some fun, hypothetical transfers for 2020.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten, 2022 five-stars, SEC schedule

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten, 2022 five-stars, SEC schedule

Nico Collins needed a fall season to separate himself from other WRs.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Coronavirus will disrupt recruiting calendar

Fact or Fiction: Coronavirus will disrupt recruiting calendar

Other topics up for debate: Georgia's chances with Maason Smith and the talent level of Michigan WR Nico Collins.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Hit Or Miss: Did Rivals rank these standouts correctly in HS?

Hit Or Miss: Did Rivals rank these standouts correctly in HS?

There are a lot more hits than misses this week, starting with Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Five coordinators that may add value

College Fantasy Football: Five coordinators that may add value

Each of these assistant coaches has an opportunity to make a big impact on their teams' offensive weapons.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Five pieces of advice

College Fantasy Football: Five pieces of advice

Analyst Adam Gorney says one team to watch is Alabama. Nick Saban is likely to unleash his talented offensive weapons.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals previews each team in the conference prior the 2019 media days in Chicago.

 • Staff
Throwback Thursday: Michigan Football starters as recruits

Throwback Thursday: Michigan Football starters as recruits

Here is a look at what the Michigan Wolverines starters looked like as recruits.

 • Richie O'Leary
College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

The first week of college football is in the books. Here are some thoughts and notes from the opening weekend of action

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Next 5-star commit, SEC vs. ACC, more

Rivals Roundtable: Next 5-star commit, SEC vs. ACC, more

Has the ACC surpassed the SEC as top conference? Who would win a 'True-Freshman' Heisman?

 • Staff
Rivals Roundtable: Discussion on impact true freshmen in '17

Rivals Roundtable: Discussion on impact true freshmen in '17

The Rivals Roundtable returns this week with a debate over true freshmen and their impact on the 2017 college season.

 • Rivals.com
Top 10 WR recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 WR recruiting classes for 2017

Who came away with the best pass-catchers in 2017?

 • Woody Wommack
Coach: Nico Collins Is The Best Receiver We've Ever Had

Coach: Nico Collins Is The Best Receiver We've Ever Had

Clay head coach Jerry Hood sings the praises of his four-star wide receiver Nico Collins.

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 • Brandon Brown
Nico Collins Always Knew Michigan Was The Place For Him

Nico Collins Always Knew Michigan Was The Place For Him

Pinson (Ala.) Clay four-star wide receiver Nico Collins had a feeling at Michigan that made it the clear-cut choice.

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 • Brandon Brown
Who won the state of Alabama in 2017 recruiting?

Who won the state of Alabama in 2017 recruiting?

Which programs had the most success recruiting in the state of Alabama for 2017? We begin our state series today.

 • Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: Random thoughts on National Signing Day 2017

Mind of Mike: Random thoughts on National Signing Day 2017

Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell takes us on a tour inside the portion of his brain dedicated to NSD.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD 2017: Winners and losers

NSD 2017: Winners and losers

USC, which landed six NSD commits, including Joseph Lewis, was among the day's winners.

 • Woody Wommack
Michigan Football Signee Bio: WR Nico Collins

Michigan Football Signee Bio: WR Nico Collins

Here's an in-depth look at Michigan signee Nico Collins.

 • Brandon Brown
Nico Collins Goes Blue

Nico Collins Goes Blue

Four-star wide receiver Nico Collins ended up picking Michigan after all.

 • Brandon Brown
Five coaches to watch on National Signing Day

Five coaches to watch on National Signing Day

Nick Saban is one of several coaches that could be in for a busy National Signing Day.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Commit predictions, SEC East misses

Three-Point Stance: Commit predictions, SEC East misses

Mike Farrell predicts every uncommitted R100 prospect, plus expresses some disappointment in the SEC East.

 • Mike Farrell
2017 National Signing Day announcement guide

2017 National Signing Day announcement guide

See when and where to watch announcements for major uncommitted prospects on Signing Day, 2017.

 • Woody Wommack
NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

The recruitment of LaBryan Ray is one of several storylines that could impact the nation's top five classes.

 • Nick Krueger
Nico Collins Nearing Decision As Signing Day Approaches

Nico Collins Nearing Decision As Signing Day Approaches

Michigan isn't out of it for four-star wide receiver Nico Collins as signing day draws closer.

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 • Brandon Brown
Commitment Issues: Discussing Najee Harris, commit predictions

Commitment Issues: Discussing Najee Harris, commit predictions

Was the decision to rank Najee Harris No. 1 in the Rivals100 unanimous?

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
From the Island: Nico Collins breaks down his top four

From the Island: Nico Collins breaks down his top four

HONOLULU - While some recruits are taking official visits this week, Nico Collins is enjoying the great state of Hawaii.

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 • Chris Swanson and Paul Maharry
Final 2017 Rivals250: Seven players who slipped

Final 2017 Rivals250: Seven players who slipped

The final Rivals250 is out, and some players slid down the list but remained in the ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Class of 2017 recruiting stock report: Rising and falling by region

Class of 2017 recruiting stock report: Rising and falling by region

Rivals examines several recruits who are in line for rankings bumps, like Chase Young, and some who might slide.

 • Rivals.com
Farrell Forecast: Destinations for the top uncommitted prospects

Farrell Forecast: Destinations for the top uncommitted prospects

Where will five-star Marvin Wilson land? Mike Farrell predicts the destinations for the top uncommitted prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Collins talks visits, possible announcement date

Collins talks visits, possible announcement date

Four-star wide receiver Nico Collins talks upcoming FSU visit and floats a possible commitment date.

 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting predictions: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Recruiting predictions: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Rivals.com experts make predictions on where top prospects in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game will commit.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game: Big 12 and Big Ten buzz

Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game: Big 12 and Big Ten buzz

Day two of Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game practices produced recruiting buz for several Big 12 and Big Ten teams.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
SEC Breakdown: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

SEC Breakdown: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Wednesday's action at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game yielded recruiting news for many SEC programs.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Alabama-Mississippi: Monday team reports

Alabama-Mississippi: Monday team reports

Day 1 of the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game saw talented prospects, such as Henry Ruggs, check in with the media.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

There are five new five-stars and changes in the top 10 in the latest Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC breakdown: Southeast stock report

SEC breakdown: Southeast stock report

Several Southeast prospects, such as N'Kosi Perry, have seen their stock soar this fall.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Big Ten Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Big Ten Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Ohio State dominates recruiting rankings; Illinois pulling a surprise; commits scarce for 2018.

 • Josh Helmholdt
FROM THE ROAD: Eason's impact 'means a lot' to five-star wideout

FROM THE ROAD: Eason's impact 'means a lot' to five-star wideout

Nico Collins is taking stock of quarterback situations in his top three - and that's good news for the Bulldogs.

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 • Jake Reuse
Michigan Football Recruiting: Elite Receiver Nico Collins Setting Visits

Michigan Football Recruiting: Elite Receiver Nico Collins Setting Visits

Five-star wide receiver Nico Collins, one of Michigan’s top targets at his position, took an unofficial visit to Alabama

 • Chris Balas
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

The Rivals.com team predicts where the 15 uncommitted 2017 five-star prospects will land.

 • Staff
Five-Star Nico Collins Talks Recruitment

Five-Star Nico Collins Talks Recruitment

Pinson (Ala.) Clay five-star wide receiver Nico Collins spoke about his recruitment at The Opening.

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 • Brandon Brown
Nico Collins Talks Second Michigan Visit

Nico Collins Talks Second Michigan Visit

Pinson (Ala.) Clay wide receiver Nico Collins recently earned his fifth star, then took a trip to Ann Arbor.

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 • Brandon Justice
Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

See the ups and downs in Rivals newest set of recruiting rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Wilson retains top spot, five new five-stars debut

Rivals100: Wilson retains top spot, five new five-stars debut

See which players rose to five-star status in the new Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Staff
The latest with Rivals100 WR Nico Collins

The latest with Rivals100 WR Nico Collins

Rivals100 wide receiver Nico Collins broke down where his top contenders currently stand and what's coming up next.

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 • Adam Friedman
Notebook: NC Elite 7v7 Tournament

Notebook: NC Elite 7v7 Tournament

Several standout prospects, including three-star Emeka Emezie, update their recruitment at the NC Elite 7v7 Tournament.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Recap: NC Elite 7v7 Tournament

Rivals Recap: NC Elite 7v7 Tournament

Rivals100 receiver Nico Collins was one of several prospects that stood out Saturday at the NC Elite 7v7 Tournament.

 • Adam Friedman
Coley pushing hard to land the top player in Alabama

Coley pushing hard to land the top player in Alabama

The Bulldogs are pushing hard for one of the best receivers in the nation. He gives us the latest on his recruitment.

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 • Jake Reuse
2017 Target Board - Wide receivers

2017 Target Board - Wide receivers

A look at several of Auburn's early targets at receiver in the Class of 2017.

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Alabama Notes: Askew plans offseason travel

Alabama Notes: Askew plans offseason travel

Various recruiting news and notes from around the state of Alabama.

 • Rob Cassidy
New Offer: Nico Collins

New Offer: Nico Collins

Michigan has offered Pinson (Ala.) Clay junior wide receiver Nico Collins. Here's a quick look at the player.

 • Brandon Brown
Auburn leads

Auburn leads

FREE: 2017 Rivals100 wide receiver Nick Collins still has Auburn in his top spot following Monday's visit.

 • Bryan Matthews
Top performers: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Top performers: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Rivals100 WR DeKaylin Metcalf was one of several impressive top performers Friday at the National Select 7-on-7 Championships.

 • Woody Wommack
Recruiting notes: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Recruiting notes: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Get the latest recruiting news from the National Select 7-on-7 Championships, including an update on five-star Lyndell Wilson.

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 • Woody Wommack
Four-star WRs dominate 7-on-7

Four-star WRs dominate 7-on-7

A pair of Crimson Tide targets including commitment T.J. Simmons shine on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

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 • Andrew Bone
Quotes: AU leads for Rivals100 WR

Quotes: AU leads for Rivals100 WR

Auburn had several of the country's top prospects on campus Saturday to attend the Tigers' annual A-Day game, including Clay-Chalkville Rivals100 to W

 • Jeffrey Lee
Weekend recap

Weekend recap

Saturday wasn't an official Junior Day in Auburn, but approximately 50 recruits still made their way to the Plains to take in the Tigers' third practi

 • Jeffrey Lee
Nice surprise for WR

Nice surprise for WR

Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, Ala.) 2017 Rivals100 to Watch receiver Nico Collins doesn't mind surprises, especially like the one he received over the week

 • Jeffrey Lee
Bones Blog:  3/9- 3/15

Bones Blog: 3/9- 3/15

Get caught up on the most up-to-date recruiting news in Alabama.

 • Andrew Bone
Georgia connection for Collins

Georgia connection for Collins

It's always tough to pull a top player out of Alabama but with newly offered sophomore wide receiver Nico Collins, Georgia has an ace up its sleeve.

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 • Jake Reuse
Collins talks SEC offers

Collins talks SEC offers

The class of 2017 prospect is already a hot commodity. He also discusses a couple of SEC visits.

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 • Andrew Bone
State of Alabama Recruiting Notebook

State of Alabama Recruiting Notebook

Prospects are receiving a lot of attention and scholarship offers.

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 • Andrew Bone
Rising star

Rising star

A big sophomore season has elevated wide receiver Nico Collins into the spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Collins talks about both in-state schools a

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 • Bryan Matthews