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Thoughts on Penn State Spring Practice + Upcoming Transfer Portal Window

Thoughts on Penn State Spring Practice + Upcoming Transfer Portal Window

Penn State Football spring practice is in full swing, the Transfer Portal window is less than two weeks away.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
PSU Pod: Penn State Football Spring Position Preview - Offensive Line

PSU Pod: Penn State Football Spring Position Preview - Offensive Line

The PSU 365 Pod previews the Penn State Football team ahead of spring and today we talk about the offensive line room.

 • Richie O'Leary
PSU POD: 2025 OL Mike Troutman commits + would Franklin ever leave for NFL?

PSU POD: 2025 OL Mike Troutman commits + would Franklin ever leave for NFL?

The PSU 365 Podcast talk about 2025 OL Michael Troutman, recap the offseason presser and would Franklin ever leave?

 • Richie O'Leary
PSU POD: Breaking down AJ Harris and Nolan Rucci's commitments

PSU POD: Breaking down AJ Harris and Nolan Rucci's commitments

The PSU 365 Podcast offers an instant reaction to Penn State Football landing transfer portal CB AJ Harris from Georgia.

 • Penn State 365 Podcast
BREAKING: Former Five-Star OL Nolan Rucci commits to Penn State

BREAKING: Former Five-Star OL Nolan Rucci commits to Penn State

Penn State continues its roll in the transfer portal with the addition of former five-star offensive tackle Nolan Rucci.

 • Marty Leap
NitBits: What we're hearing entering Saturday afternoon

NitBits: What we're hearing entering Saturday afternoon

Another FutureCast?

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
NitBits: Updates from the transfer portal

NitBits: Updates from the transfer portal

The latest intel regarding Penn State coming out of the transfer portal.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Transfer Portal Tracker: Who's leaving? Who has Penn State offered?

Transfer Portal Tracker: Who's leaving? Who has Penn State offered?

It's officially portal season and Happy Valley Insider has your one stop shop for all things Penn State this offseason.

 • Richie O'Leary
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Better Know a Badger: Five-Star OL Nolan Rucci

Better Know a Badger: Five-Star OL Nolan Rucci

The five-star lineman is up next in our series, and yes, I ask about his mullet.

 • Jake Kocorowski
Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Four-star quarterback Donoven McCulley found an excellent fit with the Indiana Hoosiers.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten: Winners and losers from the 2021 recruiting cycle

Big Ten: Winners and losers from the 2021 recruiting cycle

Five-star Nolan Rucci is part of a gigantic offensive line recruiting haul for Wisconsin.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Looking ahead to storylines for 2022 National Signing Day

Looking ahead to storylines for 2022 National Signing Day

USC hopes to continue to build momentum, and the commitment of 2022 five-star Domani Jackson doesn't hurt.

 • Chad Simmons
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.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 state rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 state rankings released

Alabama-bound Tommy Brockermeyer took the top spot in the Lone Star State.

 • Rivals.com
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.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten traditions that continued in 2021 class

Ten traditions that continued in 2021 class

Oklahoma has made a habit of landing stellar QB prospects. Caleb Williams carries on that tradition.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Grading the Early Signing Period

Big Ten Spotlight: Grading the Early Signing Period

Five-star Emeka Egbuka is a key part of Ohio State's Big Ten-leading 2021 class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
By the Numbers: Brett Bielema's recruiting performance over the years

By the Numbers: Brett Bielema's recruiting performance over the years

New Illinois coach Bret Bielema has signed 12 recruiting classes as a head coach at Wisconsin and Arkansas.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rucci-on-Rucci: Breaking down Wisconsin commit Nolan Rucci

Rucci-on-Rucci: Breaking down Wisconsin commit Nolan Rucci

A mini-series from BadgerBlitz talking with some fathers of Wisconsin commits and how they evaluate their sons.

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 • Jake Kocorowski
NSD: Peer-to-Peer: Deacon Hill on Wisconsin's projected commits on offense

NSD: Peer-to-Peer: Deacon Hill on Wisconsin's projected commits on offense

Insight on Wisconsin's projected signees on offense from the California signal caller.

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 • Jake Kocorowski
Ask Farrell: Why are there so few five-stars in the 2021 class?

Ask Farrell: Why are there so few five-stars in the 2021 class?

LSU pledge Sage Ryan is one of six new five-stars in a class that now features 26.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

 • 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.

 • 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.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
Wisconsin OL commit Nolan Rucci earns his fifth star

Wisconsin OL commit Nolan Rucci earns his fifth star

Nolan Rucci, an offensive tackle from Warwick High School in Pennsylvania, received his fifth star on Monday.

 • Jon McNamara
East Spotlight: Biggest questions heading into rankings week

East Spotlight: Biggest questions heading into rankings week

West Virginia commit Kaden Prather was among the players who took advantage of camps while his fall season was on hold.

 • Adam Friedman
Making the Case: Which prospect should receive a fifth star?

Making the Case: Which prospect should receive a fifth star?

Nebraska commit Thomas Fidone could finish the 2021 rankings cycle as a rare five-star tight end.

 • Staff
ACC Spotlight: How teams are addressing recruiting needs

ACC Spotlight: How teams are addressing recruiting needs

Clemson has a commitment from Marcus Tate, but the Tigers would like to add another tackle to its offensive line.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Five-star quarterback Caleb Williams is the biggest recruiting get in the Big 12 so far in the 2021 recruiting cycle.

 • Mike Farrell
Five teams that won recruiting battles in the East in September

Five teams that won recruiting battles in the East in September

Boston College added some important commitments, including linebacker Casey Phinney.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting snapshot; 5 downers from Saturday

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting snapshot; 5 downers from Saturday

Nebraska's addition of Thomas Fidone is the biggest recruiting commit in the Big Ten so far.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten programs on the move in the recruiting rankings

Big Ten programs on the move in the recruiting rankings

T.J. Bollers is a key part of Wisconsin's outstanding 2021 recruiting class.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Franklin opens up about 2021 recruiting class and dead period extension

Franklin opens up about 2021 recruiting class and dead period extension

James Franklin made it clear Thursday that he and his staff have to improve on the recruiting trail.

 • Ryan Snyder
East Coast Spotlight: Cities that are surprising hotbeds of talent

East Coast Spotlight: Cities that are surprising hotbeds of talent

Four-star Wisconsin commit Nolan Rucci is from a remote area of Pennsylvania.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting Recap: Sept. 5-11

Recruiting Recap: Sept. 5-11

Penn State added LB Ken Talley, but also missed out on one of its top 2021 prospects. Ryan Snyder gives his take.

 • Ryan Snyder
Fact or Fiction: Penn State is losing too many elite in-state prospects

Fact or Fiction: Penn State is losing too many elite in-state prospects

Marvin Harrison Jr. is headed out-of-state to Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Wisconsin Badgers Commitment 101: Four-star OL Nolan Rucci

Wisconsin Badgers Commitment 101: Four-star OL Nolan Rucci

Here's what Nolan Rucci's commitment means for Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst moving forward.

 • Benjamin Worgull
Four-star OL Nolan Rucci commits to the Wisconsin Badgers

Four-star OL Nolan Rucci commits to the Wisconsin Badgers

Four-star offensive tackle Nolan Rucci, the No. 29 player in the country, committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday.

 • Jon McNamara
Inside the rankings: Wisconsin Badgers' 2021 recruiting class

Inside the rankings: Wisconsin Badgers' 2021 recruiting class

With a new Rivals250 released Tuesday, it is time to go back inside the rankings and break down how each recruit...

 • Jon McNamara
Fact or Fiction: Auburn is the sleeper to watch

Fact or Fiction: Auburn is the sleeper to watch

Are Bo Nix and the Tigers getting overlooked in the SEC West?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Recruiting trends, explosive players, more

Three-Point Stance: Recruiting trends, explosive players, more

Wisconsin is on a roll and has its sights set on Penn State legacy Nolan Rucci.

 • Mike Farrell
Badger Brothers: A look at siblings who played for Wisconsin

Badger Brothers: A look at siblings who played for Wisconsin

With another brother tandem possibly headed to UW, we took a look at some siblings who have played for the Badgers.

 • Jon McNamara
Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 21-30

Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 21-30

Could this group feature a couple of prospects that develop into QBs like Brady White and Sam Darnold?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals250

Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals250

Check out the latest update here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Notebook: Is Penn State on the verge of another commitment?

Notebook: Is Penn State on the verge of another commitment?

It's been a good couple of weeks on the recruiting trail, and that streak may be about to continue. Ā 

 • Ryan Snyder
NCAA extends recruiting dead period & more Wednesday evening

NCAA extends recruiting dead period & more Wednesday evening

The NCAA announced Wednesday that it has once again extended the dead period for in-person recruiting.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting: Latest on Nolan Rucci

Recruiting: Latest on Nolan Rucci

One of Penn State's top overall prospects was in State College Saturday.

 • Ryan Snyder
Three-Point Stance: Trends, programs impressing, must-gets

Three-Point Stance: Trends, programs impressing, must-gets

James Williams has Miami trending up among South Florida recruits.

 • Mike Farrell
Team Rankings: Five programs that could surprise, finish high

Team Rankings: Five programs that could surprise, finish high

North Carolina is positioned to finish with a highly-ranked recruiting class thanks in part to commits like Drake Maye.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 40 prospect Nolan Rucci gives the latest on his recruitment

Top 40 prospect Nolan Rucci gives the latest on his recruitment

Top 40 prospect Nolan Rucci gives the latest on his recruitment

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 • Adam Friedman
Name, Image and Likeness Part 3: How athletes build their brand

Name, Image and Likeness Part 3: How athletes build their brand

Which current Rivals100 players have the biggest brands based on social media followings?

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 Spotlight: Five teams with work to do before NSD

Pac-12 Spotlight: Five teams with work to do before NSD

Landing Los Angeles prospect Ceyair Wright would give Arizona State's recruiting efforts a boost.

 • Adam Gorney
Re-Ranking the Contenders: Nolan Rucci

Re-Ranking the Contenders: Nolan Rucci

Four-star Nolan Rucci is one of the top uncommitted offensive linemen in the country.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting: Recapping June & Looking Ahead to July

Recruiting: Recapping June & Looking Ahead to July

June is usually one of the busiest months on the recruiting calendar. This year was a bit different.

 • Ryan Snyder
Five-Star Challenge: Reviewing the OLs

Five-Star Challenge: Reviewing the OLs

Bryce Foster had an invitation lined up to this year's Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
East Coast Spotlight: Rankings questions to be answered in fall

East Coast Spotlight: Rankings questions to be answered in fall

Will defensive lineman Monkell Goodwine earn his fifth star this fall?

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci provides an update on Ohio State's pursuit of him

Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci provides an update on Ohio State's pursuit of him

Top-40 overall recruit has Ohio State in his top nine, and is consistently in touch with Greg Studrawa and Ryan Day.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Top-40 overall prospect had an 'eye-opening' virtual visit with the Gators

Top-40 overall prospect had an 'eye-opening' virtual visit with the Gators

Rivals100 OL learned "a lot" about UF during Monday's virtual visit, and had a productive conversation with John Hevesy.

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 • Joseph Hastings
How things stand with top five uncommitted OL

How things stand with top five uncommitted OL

Amarius Mims is taking his time because he wants to commit on his birthday, Oct. 14.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Friedman
Recruiting Snapshot: Clemson Tigers

Recruiting Snapshot: Clemson Tigers

All-purpose back Will Shipley is a big recent addition.

 • Adam Friedman
The Latest: In-Depth With Major Notre Dame OT Target Nolan Rucci

The Latest: In-Depth With Major Notre Dame OT Target Nolan Rucci

There is no bigger target on the board for the Fighting Irish in 2021 than the Lititz (Pa.) Warwick standout.

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 • Mike Singer
Georgia on my mind

Georgia on my mind

It's a big day for Clemson football. And the state of Georgia is a big reason why.

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 • Larry Williams
The latest on Nolan Rucci

The latest on Nolan Rucci

We have the latest on priority Clemson four-star target Nolan Rucci, the nation's No. 6 offensive tackle recruit.

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 • Paul Strelow
Q&A: Todd Rucci Discusses Phil Trautwein, Zoom Calls & Much More

Q&A: Todd Rucci Discusses Phil Trautwein, Zoom Calls & Much More

Todd Rucci discusses his son's recruitment and what it's been like the past two months.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci Goes In-Depth On Michigan

Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci Goes In-Depth On Michigan

Rivals100 offensive lineman Nolan Rucci talks Michigan

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 • EJ Holland
Top Penn State Prospects Make Latest Rivals250

Top Penn State Prospects Make Latest Rivals250

Rivals released a limited update to its Rivals250 Tuesday.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting Snapshot: Penn State Nittany Lions

Recruiting Snapshot: Penn State Nittany Lions

Landon Tengwall's commitment to Penn State gave the Nittany Lions a lot of momentum on the recruiting trail.

 • Adam Friedman
East Coast Spotlight: Players who are delaying commitments

East Coast Spotlight: Players who are delaying commitments

Five-star QB Caleb Williams' recruitment is ongoing after he had to cancel a number of visits this spring.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Snapshot: Wisconsin Badgers

Recruiting Snapshot: Wisconsin Badgers

Hunter Wohler is a key part of Wisconsin's top-15 recruiting class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
2021 Rutgers Football Recruiting Board

2021 Rutgers Football Recruiting Board

Our recruiting Board breaks down Rutgers' top prospect in 2021 and the chances the Scarlet Knights have at landing them.

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 • Richie O'Leary
East Spotlight: The 11 biggest commitments this spring

East Spotlight: The 11 biggest commitments this spring

Landon Tengwall was a big get for James Franklin and his staff at Penn State.

 • Adam Friedman
What's Next for Penn State Football's Class of 2021?

What's Next for Penn State Football's Class of 2021?

It ended up being a pretty good week for James Franklin and his coaching staff. So, what's next for the Nittany Lions?

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 • Ryan Snyder
Ranking the Contenders: Nolan Rucci

Ranking the Contenders: Nolan Rucci

There are two Big Ten teams out in front for Nolan Rucci.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Kamar Wilcoxson will end up at Ohio State

Fact or Fiction: Kamar Wilcoxson will end up at Ohio State

The Buckeyes appear to be the current favorite for four-star safety Kamar Wilcoxson.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Penn State's Top 10 Offensive Prospects in the Class of 2021

Penn State's Top 10 Offensive Prospects in the Class of 2021

Who are Penn State's top prospects on offense for the Class of 2021? Ryan Snyder breaks it all down!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Fact or Fiction: Evan Pryor is a huge loss for North Carolina

Fact or Fiction: Evan Pryor is a huge loss for North Carolina

Even Pryor's commitment to Ohio State was a blow to North Carolina's recruiting efforts.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Nation's No. 6 offensive tackle spends weekend in Clemson

Nation's No. 6 offensive tackle spends weekend in Clemson

Rivals100 member Nolan Rucci provided a lot of details about his weekend visit to Clemson in our Sunday night interview.

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 • Paul Strelow
Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

It's still early in the recruiting cycle. Are there others who could threaten Amarius Mims at the top?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals250

Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals250

There's no shortage of Penn State prospects inside the latest Rivals250 update.

 • Ryan Snyder
Updated Offers Board: Tight Ends & Offensive Linemen

Updated Offers Board: Tight Ends & Offensive Linemen

Learn the latest on Penn State's top offensive line and tight end targets.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Notre Dame Trending Positively With Elite OL Nolan Rucci

Notre Dame Trending Positively With Elite OL Nolan Rucci

Nolan Rucci will visit Notre Dame in January.

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 • Mike Singer
Five teams who could surprise in 2021 cycle

Five teams who could surprise in 2021 cycle

The state of Texas is loaded with talent in 2021, which could set up the Longhorns for a breakthrough class.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Top-30 prospect Nolan Rucci eager to learn more on Vols

Top-30 prospect Nolan Rucci eager to learn more on Vols

OT target wants decision made by June.

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 • Eric Cain
2021 Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci entering pivotal stage of his recruitment

2021 Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci entering pivotal stage of his recruitment

A pivotal stage of 2021 Rivals100 OL Nolan Rucci's recruitment is coming up.

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 • Adam Friedman
Updated Offers Board: Offensive Line & Tight Ends

Updated Offers Board: Offensive Line & Tight Ends

What's the latest on Penn State's top offensive line targets following the addition of Phil Trautwein?

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 • Ryan Snyder
Who's next: Five to watch in Wisconsin's 2021 class

Who's next: Five to watch in Wisconsin's 2021 class

While the 2021 recruiting class is about to take center stage, coach Paul Chryst and his staff already have taken...

 • Benjamin Worgull
Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals100

Updated: Class of 2021 Rivals100

Where do Penn State's top prospects stand in the latest Rivals100 update for the Class of 2021? Check it out, here!

 • Ryan Snyder
2021 OL Nolan Rucci takes in first game at Camp Randall Stadium

2021 OL Nolan Rucci takes in first game at Camp Randall Stadium

Nolan Rucci has been on Wisconsin's campus a few times during his recruitment, but Saturday was his first game day...

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 • Jon McNamara
Recruiting: Michigan Visitor Preview

Recruiting: Michigan Visitor Preview

Penn State's biggest recruiting weekend of the season has arrived!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Nation's No. 5 offensive tackle details first Clemson visit

Nation's No. 5 offensive tackle details first Clemson visit

This elite O-tackle, whose father played in the NFL, was in Clemson on Saturday. He then spoke with Tigerillustrated.com

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 • Paul Strelow
4-star OT talks with Barry, gets offer: UM "absolutely" in consideration

4-star OT talks with Barry, gets offer: UM "absolutely" in consideration

This 4-star 2021 OT prospect from Penn. landed a UM offer recently and breaks down his thoughts on the Canes and more.

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 • Matt Shodell
No. 5 OT Nolan Rucci Keeping In "Tight Contact" With Notre Dame

No. 5 OT Nolan Rucci Keeping In "Tight Contact" With Notre Dame

Nolan Rucci gives his latest thoughts on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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 • Mike Singer
Recruiting Preview: Pitt

Recruiting Preview: Pitt

Penn State is set for one of its biggest recruiting weekends of the season.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting Notebook: Recapping Buffalo & looking ahead to Pitt

Recruiting Notebook: Recapping Buffalo & looking ahead to Pitt

It's only Tuesday, but it's already becoming clear that Penn State is set for one of its biggest recruiting this season.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 OL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2021 OL rankings

Notre Dame is already loading up on some quality players up front on its offense.

 • Adam Friedman
UPDATED: 2021 Rivals100

UPDATED: 2021 Rivals100

Check out the latest Rivals100 for the Class of 2021!

 • Ryan Snyder
2021 Rivals100 OT Nolan Rucci Strengthening Bond With Notre Dame

2021 Rivals100 OT Nolan Rucci Strengthening Bond With Notre Dame

Elite 2021 OT Nolan Rucci discusses where Notre Dame stands in his recruitment.

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 • Mike Singer
Class of 2021 Rivals100 Released

Class of 2021 Rivals100 Released

Penn StateĀ 

 • Ryan Snyder