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How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

Former four-star DeVonta Smith headlines an explosive Alabama passing attack.

1/2/21
 • Adam Gorney
Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Mekhi Becton left the state of Virginia for Louisville, where he developed into a top NFL draft pick.

10/2/20
 • Mike Farrell
The five best linebacker groups in college football

The five best linebacker groups in college football

Shane Lee is a big reason why Alabama fields the best linebacker unit in the nation.

8/5/20
 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: How Ohio State, Northwestern match up in recruiting

Big Ten Spotlight: How Ohio State, Northwestern match up in recruiting

Clayton Thorson is the only former four-star prospect that starts on offense for Northwestern.

11/26/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Throwback Thursday: Ohio State Edition

Today we take a look at what the Ohio State starters looked like as recruits.

9/6/18
 • Richie O'Leary
Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

The SEC dominated linebacker recruiting in the 2017 cycle.

2/22/17
 • Josh Helmholdt
Grading the Class: Defense

Grading the Class: Defense

We're grading Ohio State's 2017 recruiting class position-by-position. Here is a look at the defense.

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2/2/17
 • Marc Givler
Ohio State's Kerry Coombs named 2017 Rivals Recruiter of the Year

Ohio State's Kerry Coombs named 2017 Rivals Recruiter of the Year

For his role in compiling Ohio State's No. 2-ranked recruiting class, Kerry Coombs is the Rivals Recruiter of the Year.

2/1/17
 • Josh Helmholdt
Signed: Pete Werner

Signed: Pete Werner

Ohio State pulled a late flip with linebacker Pete Werner. We take a look back at his process.

2/1/17
 • Marc Givler
Buckeyes land four-star linebacker

Buckeyes land four-star linebacker

Things can move quickly in recruiting as the Buckeyes have picked up a commitment from a four-star LB.

12/11/16
 • Marc Givler
Four-star LB sets official visit

Four-star LB sets official visit

Ohio State continues its positive momentum with a four-star linebacker.

12/2/16
 • Marc Givler
Four-star LB decommits from Notre Dame

Four-star LB decommits from Notre Dame

Indianapolis Cathedral 2017 linebacker Pete Werner de-committed from Notre Dame on Tuesday.

11/29/16
 • Corey Bodden
Four-Star LB Pete Werner Backs Off Irish Pledge

Four-Star LB Pete Werner Backs Off Irish Pledge

In a surprising move, the Indianapolis Cathedral standout has chosen to re-open his recruitment.

11/29/16
 • Corey Bodden
BGI Video: Pete Werner And Markese Stepp Highlights

BGI Video: Pete Werner And Markese Stepp Highlights

The four-star Notre Dame commits helped Indianapolis Cathedral to a sectional championship.

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11/7/16
 • David McKinney
BGI Video: Pete Werner

BGI Video: Pete Werner

The Irish linebacker commit helped Indianapolis Cathedral win a sectional championship on Friday night.

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11/7/16
 • David McKinney
Cathedral Teammates Not Wavering On Irish Commitments, See Bright Future

Cathedral Teammates Not Wavering On Irish Commitments, See Bright Future

Pete Werner and Markese Stepp are not worried about Notre Dame’s on-field struggles in 2016.

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11/6/16
 • Corey Bodden
Stepp Returns, Helps Cathedral Advance With 20-17 OT Victory

Stepp Returns, Helps Cathedral Advance With 20-17 OT Victory

Two Notre Dame commits propelled their team to a playoff victory Friday night.

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11/5/16
 • Corey Bodden
Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Alabama cemented its status atop the SEC following a win over Texas A&M. Is QB Jalen Hurts a Heisman contender?

10/21/16
 • Adam Gorney
Weekend Visitors Preview: Stanford

Weekend Visitors Preview: Stanford

The Irish welcome a host of talented prospects this weekend.

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10/14/16
 • Corey Bodden
Despite Major Attention, LB Commit Pete Werner Remains Solid To Notre Dame

Despite Major Attention, LB Commit Pete Werner Remains Solid To Notre Dame

Interest from big-time programs and the firing of Brian VanGorder hasn't impacted Pete Werner's commitment to Notre Dame

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10/7/16
 • David McKinney
Commit Tracker: Week Six

Commit Tracker: Week Six

Take a look at how Notre Dame’s commits fared this past weekend in their prep games.

10/4/16
 • Corey Bodden
Commit Tracker: Week Five

Commit Tracker: Week Five

Check out how Notre Dame’s commits fared this past weekend.

9/27/16
 • Corey Bodden
Werner remains solid with the Irish

Werner remains solid with the Irish

Pete Werner was one of Notre Dame's first 2017 defensive commits. He reacted to Brian VanGorder's dismissal Sunday.

9/25/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
Hot Board: Defensive Line and Linebackers

Hot Board: Defensive Line and Linebackers

Check out the latest on Notre Dame's commits and targets at linebacker and defensive line.

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9/16/16
 • David McKinney
Commit Tracker And Recap Video: Week Three

Commit Tracker And Recap Video: Week Three

Check out how Notre Dame’s commits fared this past week in their prep games.

9/13/16
 • Corey Bodden
Weekend Visitors Preview: Notre Dame vs. Nevada

Weekend Visitors Preview: Notre Dame vs. Nevada

See where top Notre Dame targets will be visiting during week two of the college football season.

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9/9/16
 • David McKinney
Notre Dame Commit Tracker And Recap Video: Week Two

Notre Dame Commit Tracker And Recap Video: Week Two

Take a look at how Notre Dame’s commits fared this past weekend.

9/6/16
 • Corey Bodden
Notre Dame Commit Tracker: Week One

Notre Dame Commit Tracker: Week One

Take a look at how Notre Dame’s commits fared this past weekend.

8/30/16
 • Corey Bodden
Team rankings update: Two-team race for No. 1 class

Team rankings update: Two-team race for No. 1 class

There's a two-team race for the top spot in the 2017 Rivals.com team recruiting rankings.

8/26/16
 • Adam Friedman
Four-Star Linebacker Pete Werner Talks Notre Dame Pledge, What’s Next

Four-Star Linebacker Pete Werner Talks Notre Dame Pledge, What’s Next

INDIANAPOLIS — Notre Dame’s Mike Elston saw Pete Werner on Tuesday. The four-star linebacker talks Irish and decision.

5/4/16
 • Andrew Ivins
Four-Star Linebacker Pete Werner Commits To Notre Dame

Four-Star Linebacker Pete Werner Commits To Notre Dame

Make it commit No. 5 from the Junior Day weekend. In-state linebacker Peter Werner has pledged to Notre Dame.

3/21/16
 • Andrew Ivins
Four-star LB holds Duke in high regard

Four-star LB holds Duke in high regard

Indiana linebacker Pete Werner picked up an offer from Duke back in February while in Durham for a junior day visit.

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3/11/16
 • Chris Clark
4-star Pete Werner recaps two B1G visits

4-star Pete Werner recaps two B1G visits

Indianapolis LB Pete Werner made the most out of his weekend, traveling to two Big Ten campuses on consecutive days.

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2/29/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
Notre Dame Offers In-State Linebacker Pete Werner

Notre Dame Offers In-State Linebacker Pete Werner

Notre Dame offered one of Indiana's top juniors in Pete Werner on Tuesday.

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2/16/16
 • Andrew Ivins
Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Underclassmen, such as 2018 standout L'Christian Smith, dominated Monday at Indianapolis' Best of the Midwest Combine.

2/16/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
Video Interview: Three stand out for Rivals250 LB Pete Werner

Video Interview: Three stand out for Rivals250 LB Pete Werner

Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral four-star 2017 LB Pete Werner holds 16 scholarship offers, but three schools stand out.

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2/15/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
New 2017 Offer: LB Pete Werner

New 2017 Offer: LB Pete Werner

The Iowa Hawkeyes are the latest program to offer Class of 2017 linebacker Pete Werner from Indianapolis Cathedral. 

2/15/16
 • Blair Sanderson
Rivals250 linebacker has BC offer, interest

Rivals250 linebacker has BC offer, interest

This week Boston College extended an offer to Rivals250 linebacker Pete Werner from the Class of 2017. It was a good

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1/20/16
 • Justin Rowland
Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Four-star DE Jake Lawler made a substantial leap in the new 2017 Rivals250 rankings. See the full list of risers and sliders.

12/15/15
 • Rivals.com
Werner gets better feel for NU

Werner gets better feel for NU

Four-star 2017 athlete Pete Werner took his second visit to Northwestern on Saturday and walked away with a better feel for the program.

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12/14/15
 • Corey Allen Bodden
Werner adds two more offers

Werner adds two more offers

Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral 2017 linebacker Pete Werner saw his offer count move to five with to additions from Power Five programs last week.

11/24/15
 • Josh Helmholdt
2017 LB lands first Big Ten offers

2017 LB lands first Big Ten offers

Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral 2017 linebacker Pete Werner was headed to one Big Ten stadium when he picked up his first offer from another conference

11/1/15
 • Josh Helmholdt
NUs combo impresses 2017 athlete

NUs combo impresses 2017 athlete

The combination of Big Ten football and high-quality academics is why 2017 athlete Pete Werner was impressed by his NU visit.

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10/20/15
 • Corey Allen Bodden
Pylon 7-on-7: Top Performers

Pylon 7-on-7: Top Performers

WR Isaiah Robertson missed Day 1 of the Pylon Midwest Super Regional, but he made up for it by being Sunday's top performer.

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2/23/15
 • Josh Helmholdt