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Decisions from high-profile college QBs create a cautionary tale

Decisions from high-profile college QBs create a cautionary tale

Texas QB Quinn Ewers' slide to No. 231 overall was one of the shocking results in the NFL Draft, albeit overshadowed.

 • Adam Gorney
Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava officially transferring to UCLA

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava officially transferring to UCLA

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava officially transferring to UCLA

 • Adam Friedman
Three Predictions: Nico Iamaleava, Jackson Cantwell, Brandon Arrington

Three Predictions: Nico Iamaleava, Jackson Cantwell, Brandon Arrington

Five-star Jackson Cantwell is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Spring transfer portal open: Latest news, notes and analysis

Spring transfer portal open: Latest news, notes and analysis

Follow all the latest news here as the spring transfer portal window for football is now open.

 • Adam Friedman
Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava transfers to UCLA

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava transfers to UCLA

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava transfers to UCLA

 • Adam Friedman
Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Wednesday

Ranking the 10 biggest portal announcements from Wednesday

The spring transfer portal window officially opened on Wednesday.

 • Adam Friedman
REPORTS: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava transferring to UCLA

REPORTS: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava transferring to UCLA

The Bruins appear to be in line to land one of the top available spring transfers as the Tennessee QB returns west.

 • Matt Moreno
Let's pump the brakes on making Iamaleava the villain and Heupel the martyr

Let's pump the brakes on making Iamaleava the villain and Heupel the martyr

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and Nico Iamaleava parted ways on Saturday after a College Football Playoff run last season.

 • Adam Gorney
Five storylines to follow during the spring transfer window

Five storylines to follow during the spring transfer window

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers are expected to address their quarterback position in the spring window.

 • Adam Friedman
It's been a rough college start for the five-star QBs from 2023

It's been a rough college start for the five-star QBs from 2023

Nico Iamaleava is out at Tennessee, as the hyped QB class of 2023 continues to stumble.

 • Adam Gorney
Where will QB Nico Iamaleava land? Here are five early candidates

Where will QB Nico Iamaleava land? Here are five early candidates

Tennessee is parting ways with QB Nico Iamaleava after a reported NIL dispute.

 • Adam Friedman
Tennessee and star QB Nico Iamaleava parting ways

Tennessee and star QB Nico Iamaleava parting ways

Tennessee and star QB Nico Iamaleava parting ways

 • Adam Friedman
Gorney: Hey Tennessee, pay Nico Iamaleava his money

Gorney: Hey Tennessee, pay Nico Iamaleava his money

There is drama surrounding Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava and his NIL money, and it could lead to his departure.

 • Adam Gorney
I am a-leavin? Is Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava in an NIL feud with the Vols?

I am a-leavin? Is Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava in an NIL feud with the Vols?

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava did not attend practice Friday amid reports of an NIL dispute.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy

There are several young favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: How the elite QBs from 2023 class are faring

Five-Star Checkup: How the elite QBs from 2023 class are faring

Arch Manning was the No. 1 player in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Kalel Mullings is Michigan’s best running back

Fact or Fiction: Kalel Mullings is Michigan’s best running back

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings has rushed for 270 yards and two scores on 36 carries this season.

 • Adam Friedman
Weekend Spotlight: Where we ranked today's stars in high school

Weekend Spotlight: Where we ranked today's stars in high school

Travis Hunter put on a show in the opener, but he will be facing Nebraska on the road this week.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Tennessee has the best QB room in the country

Fact or Fiction: Tennessee has the best QB room in the country

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava was a five-star prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Sam Spiegelman
I rewatched Nico Iamaleava's first Tennessee start, here are my takeaways

I rewatched Nico Iamaleava's first Tennessee start, here are my takeaways

My thoughts on Nico Iamaleava's Citrus Bowl start after rewatching the win over Iowa.

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 • Ryan Sylvia
Tuesdays with Gorney: Arch Manning should lighten up

Tuesdays with Gorney: Arch Manning should lighten up

Texas quarterback Arch Manning opted out of EA NCAA Football 2025.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Murky NIL waters, Julian Lewis, Notre Dame's 2025 class

Three-Point Stance: Murky NIL waters, Julian Lewis, Notre Dame's 2025 class

The NCAA has targeted Tennessee and others for alleged NIL violations.

 • Adam Gorney
Just How Good is Tennessee Backup Nico Iamaleava?

Just How Good is Tennessee Backup Nico Iamaleava?

Tennessee will be without its starting quarterback, Joe Milton in the Citrus Bowl. How good is his backup?

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 • Eliot Clough
Others to watch in wake of Jordan Seaton's commitment to Colorado

Others to watch in wake of Jordan Seaton's commitment to Colorado

Four-star ATH Boo Carter is among the players that Deion Sanders might try to lure to the Buffs.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: The best prospects I've seen this fall

West Spotlight: The best prospects I've seen this fall

Brandon Baker is a technically sound OT who deserves five-star consideration.

 • Adam Gorney
2025 QB class continues to see the dominoes fall

2025 QB class continues to see the dominoes fall

KJ Lacey is among the six top 10 pro-style QBs in the class who have already committed.

 • Adam Gorney
Five freshmen who made the most of their opportunities in win over UConn

Five freshmen who made the most of their opportunities in win over UConn

Five newcomers who played well with the snaps they got in Tennessee's win over UConn.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, DJ Lagway, five-star QBs

Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, DJ Lagway, five-star QBs

Caleb Williams has thrown for 23 touchdowns and just four interceptions this season.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: More chatter from a busy weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: More chatter from a busy weekend

Auburn's gritty performance against top-ranked Georgia made an impression on 2025 four-star QB Antwann Hill.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: Class of 2023

Five-Star Checkup: Class of 2023

Former five-star prospect Dante Moore has already emerged as UCLA's starting quarterback.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

Jordon Davison might see his role change, but the 2025 standout should continue to make a big impact as a junior.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: NIL messaging, hot-seat coaches, transfer QBs

Three-Point Stance: NIL messaging, hot-seat coaches, transfer QBs

Eli Drinkwitz, who is 17-19 at Missouri, will reportedly earn $6 million in 2023.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 must do a better job of keeping talent home

Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 must do a better job of keeping talent home

Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, played high school football in California.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Coach Prime on Hunter, coaches at camps, more

Three-Point Stance: Coach Prime on Hunter, coaches at camps, more

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been singing high praise for two-way athlete Travis Hunter.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Madden Iamaleava talks early recruitment, upcoming visits

Madden Iamaleava talks early recruitment, upcoming visits

Madden Iamleava has visits on the Horizon.

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 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 quarterbacks

Michigan native Bryce Underwood continues to look like the cream of the crop - at least to this point.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Deion Sanders' recent comments regarding the parents of quarterbacks missed the mark.

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

SEC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

Five-star Keon Keeley is a big part of Alabama's top-ranked 2023 signing class.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2023 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2023 Rivals250

New five-star Jordan Hall represents Florida, which has 42 prospects. The Sunshine State is tied at the top with Texas.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Which QB is best fit for his future team?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which QB is best fit for his future team?

A few of our analysts are excited about seeing Nico Iamaleava guiding Josh Heupel's offense at Tennessee.

 • Staff
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore signed with UCLA in December.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Final five-star countdown for 2023 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Final five-star countdown for 2023 class

The final rankings for the 2023 class are being released this week and we begin with the five-star countdown.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the top three prospects in 2023?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the top three prospects in 2023?

Arch Manning enters the final rankings refresh atop the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Staff
The Wommack Awards: Polynesian Bowl

The Wommack Awards: Polynesian Bowl

Nebraska signee Malachi Nelson impressed at the Polynesian Bowl.

 • Woody Wommack
Fact or Fiction: UGA should feel good about landing No. 1 TE Duce Robinson

Fact or Fiction: UGA should feel good about landing No. 1 TE Duce Robinson

The Bulldogs are right in the mix for the top tight end, but can they hold off USC?

 • Adam Gorney
Nico Iamaleava talks early enrollment

Nico Iamaleava talks early enrollment

Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava talks about how things have been since enrolling at Tennessee.

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 • Woody Wommack and David Berry
Tuesdays with Gorney: Touching on the big recruiting storylines

Tuesdays with Gorney: Touching on the big recruiting storylines

Cormani McClain visited Colorado over the weekend.

 • 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
Tuesdays with Gorney: What we learned in Orlando and San Antonio

Tuesdays with Gorney: What we learned in Orlando and San Antonio

Five-star Oklahoma quarterback signee Jackson Arnold impressed at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that emerged

All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that emerged

Four-star running back Justice Haynes has made his case for a fifth star.

 • Clint Cosgrove
SEC Spotlight: Grading the 2023 class

SEC Spotlight: Grading the 2023 class

The SEC has four programs ranked in the top 10 of the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2023 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2023 rankings

Four-star linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been committed to Ole Miss since Nov. 2021.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: States with the most Rivals250 players

Rivals Rankings Week: States with the most Rivals250 players

David Hicks Jr. represents Texas, which retains bragging rights.

 • Clint Cosgrove
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Where things stand with the 2023 five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Where things stand with the 2023 five-stars

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore committed to Oregon in July.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown

It's the postseason rankings release for the 2023 class, and five players added to the list of five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney, Woody Wommack, Dave Berry
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2023 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2023 Rivals250?

Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava committed to Tennessee in March.

 • Staff
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
SEC Spotlight: Four predictions for the 2023 class

SEC Spotlight: Four predictions for the 2023 class

Alabama sits atop the rankings without a five-star prospect. Will Keon Keeley change that with a commitment to the Tide?

 • Ryan Wright
The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

The best SEC-bound QB/WR duos in the 2023 class

QB Eli Holstein could be primed for success at Alabama, especially with a receiver like Jalen Hale in his arsenal.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

West Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

Perhaps the biggest remaining question in the West: Where will top tight end Duce Robinson land?

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest chatter on 2023 five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest chatter on 2023 five-stars

Five-star Dante Moore is committed to Oregon but that hasn't stopped the chatter about Michigan State.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Roundtable: Toughest decisions in key states

Rankings Roundtable: Toughest decisions in key states

Nico Iamaleava remains a central player in a heated debate in California: Who is the top five-star QB from the state?

 • Staff
Nico No. 1? Iamaleava makes his case for top spot in class

Nico No. 1? Iamaleava makes his case for top spot in class

Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava put on a show last Friday night and made a statement in the rankings.

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 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee, Clemson

Three-Point Stance: Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee, Clemson

Five-star Tennessee quarterback commit Nico Iamaleava is ranked No. 4 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Biggest rankings questions

West Spotlight: Biggest rankings questions

Nico Iamaleava is the No. 1 QB in California - for now. Will Malachi Nelson be able to overtake him in the rankings?

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Penn St. commit Andrew Rappleyea should be in top 200

Fact or Fiction: Penn St. commit Andrew Rappleyea should be in top 200

Andrew Rappleyea has been impressive this high school season.

 • Adam Friedman
West Region Spotlight: Midseason takeaways

West Region Spotlight: Midseason takeaways

Dylan Raiola looks like a college-ready quarterback, says Adam Gorney.

 • Adam Gorney
Mid-South Spotlight: Five midseason takeaways

Mid-South Spotlight: Five midseason takeaways

Oklahoma commit Jackson Arnold has had a big senior season that has his Denton Guyer team sitting at 6-0.

 • Nick Harris
Nico Iamaleava's coach is sold on QB's talents, bright future

Nico Iamaleava's coach is sold on QB's talents, bright future

Coach Kevin Pearson says Iamaleava brings an elite mix of arm strength and field awareness to the game.

 • Adam Gorney
Will 2023 QB class go down as best in Rivals history?

Will 2023 QB class go down as best in Rivals history?

Arch Manning sits atop a QB class that could prove to be historically great.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2023 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2023 class

Check back throughout the day to see the latest five-stars in 2023, as we count down all 20 of them today.

 • Adam Gorney, Justin Garcia, Nick Lucero
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2023 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2023 Rivals250?

Five-star Cormani McClain is currently ranked No. 2 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: QB rankings, Calipari's comments, hot seat

Three-Point Stance: QB rankings, Calipari's comments, hot seat

Five-star Oregon commit Dante Moore is currently ranked No. 9 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten questions for the next rankings refresh

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten questions for the next rankings refresh

Five-star cornerback Cormani McClain could rise to the top spot in the Rivals250 in the next rankings refresh.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning should remain No. 1 in the 2023 rankings

Fact or Fiction: Arch Manning should remain No. 1 in the 2023 rankings

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is currently the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: A look at the top of 2023 position groups

Tuesdays with Gorney: A look at the top of 2023 position groups

Malachi Nelson has been fantastic over the past few months. Does that necessitate a change at the top?

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Ranking recent commits, LSU, Tennessee

Three-Point Stance: Ranking recent commits, LSU, Tennessee

Four-star tight end Walker Lyons committed to Stanford over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Summer recruiting scoop

SEC Spotlight: Summer recruiting scoop

The Alabama Crimson Tide have added nine commits in the last month.

 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on second-year coaches

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on second-year coaches

Bryan Harsin went 6-7 in his first season at Auburn.

 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on the 2023 TE class

Five thoughts on the 2023 TE class

Four-star Duce Robinson is the top-ranked tight end in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Miami is the front-runner for five-star DE Jayden Wayne

Fact or Fiction: Miami is the front-runner for five-star DE Jayden Wayne

Five-star Jayden Wayne is ranked No. 13 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Parting thoughts from Elite 11

Three-Point Stance: Parting thoughts from Elite 11

Dante Moore's talent has Adam Gorney wondering whether there should be some changes at the top of the 2024 QB rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Elite 11 Finals: The Gorney Awards

Elite 11 Finals: The Gorney Awards

Iowa State commit JJ Kohl earned the Biggest Surprise Award after shining at every test coaches put him through.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking ahead to the Elite 11 Finals

Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking ahead to the Elite 11 Finals

Jaden Rashada will try to prove he belongs among the elite. A strong showing could push him to five-star status.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Dante Moore, QB questions, Billy Napier

Three-Point Stance: Dante Moore, QB questions, Billy Napier

Dante Moore is the only uncommitted five-star quarterback in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rocky Top Recruiting Reaction and Analysis

Rocky Top Recruiting Reaction and Analysis

Tennessee will host double digit visitors this weekend.

 • Austin Price
The latest intel on Tennessee’s 13 official visitors

The latest intel on Tennessee’s 13 official visitors

Tennessee will host double digit visitors this weekend.

 • Austin Price
Epic run of five-star receivers continues for Ohio State

Epic run of five-star receivers continues for Ohio State

The Buckeyes have landed five-star WR Brandon Inniss one day after locking down No. 1 receiver Carnell Tate.

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 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Reacting to the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge

Three-Point Stance: Reacting to the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge

Four-star receiver Jordan Anderson is one of several Rivals Underclassmen Challenge standouts interested in Tennessee.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is Mr. Everything

Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is Mr. Everything

Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava committed to Tennessee in March.

 • Adam Gorney
Overtime 7v7: Best Plays

Overtime 7v7: Best Plays

Check out the best plays from the Overtime 7on7 in Las Vegas!

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 • Corey Gibson and David Berry
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five questions after a big weekend in Las Vegas

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five questions after a big weekend in Las Vegas

Five-star Tennessee commit Nico Iamaleava could be the best quarterback in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney