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RCS rewind: Check out NFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

RCS rewind: Check out NFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

Five of the 16 starting QBs in the NFC are Rivals Camp Series alums.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Xzavier McLeod, North Carolina QBs, Penn State

Three-Point Stance: Xzavier McLeod, North Carolina QBs, Penn State

Xzavier McLeod is committed to South Carolina, but Florida is making a big push. Is he on flip watch?

 • Adam Friedman
How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

Myles Murphy is a freakishly good athlete who should shine in Clemson's defense.

 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Jordan Addison, Sam Howell, linemen on the rise

Three-Point Stance: Jordan Addison, Sam Howell, linemen on the rise

It can be frustrating for fans, but can college players like Jordan Addison be blamed for exploring their options?

 • Adam Friedman
NFL Draft: Breaking it down by Power Five conferences

NFL Draft: Breaking it down by Power Five conferences

Georgia was the pride of the SEC as the Bulldogs had 15 players selected, including Travon Walker (No. 1 overall).

 • Adam Gorney
Top 10 WRs in college football entering the 2022 season

Top 10 WRs in college football entering the 2022 season

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who exploded in the Rose Bowl, is primed to have a stellar season for Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top 10 QBs heading into the NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Top 10 QBs heading into the NFL Combine

Matt Corral is widely projected to be the first quarterback selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell is still an NFL first-round pick

Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell is still an NFL first-round pick

Howell had some hiccups this season at UNC, but could he still be an intriguing prospect for the right NFL team?

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Aggies opt out, fizzled hires, All-Disrespected team

Three-Point Stance: Aggies opt out, fizzled hires, All-Disrespected team

Texas A&M should be ashamed for backing out of the Gator Bowl, Mike Farrell says.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top offenses, perfect QB and RB, Big 12

Three-Point Stance: Top offenses, perfect QB and RB, Big 12

C.J. Stroud leads a potent Ohio State offensive attack.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

Bryce Young and the Alabama Crimson Tide barely survived LSU's upset bid.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Epic clashes set stage for interesting November

The Farrell Awards: Epic clashes set stage for interesting November

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III scored five touchdowns against Michigan.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Who has played their way into the first round so far?

NFL Draft: Who has played their way into the first round so far?

Mike Farrell takes a sneak peek at 32 players who could provide excellent value as pros.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 31-35

Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 31-35

Mike Farrell's midseason countdown of the nation's top college football players continues.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe leads the FBS in passing yards.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the ACC

Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the ACC

Mike Farrell liked NC State's chance's for success - and its offensive line. The Wolfpack are living up to expectations.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Reacting to an amazing day in college football

The Farrell Awards: Reacting to an amazing day in college football

Texas A&M's thrilling victory over top-ranked Alabama capped off an all-timer day in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

Desmond Ridder and the Cincinnati Bearcats have a clear path to a berth in the College Football Playoff.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

Heisman Hype. Lefty Love. Simply the Worst. These and other awards are dished out after a wild week of college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Backup QBs, First Quarter Awards, big games

Three-Point Stance: Backup QBs, First Quarter Awards, big games

Kansas State's Will Howard has filled in for Skylar Thompson.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts after another week of college football

Mind of Mike: Thoughts after another week of college football

Mike Farrell wonders if we're really going to doubt Alabama after a tough battle in The Swamp?

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Three-Point Stance: Heisman Trophy, First Quarter Awards, QBs

Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral has thrown for 997 yards and nine interceptions so far this season.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Oregon, Iowa emerging as CFB Playoff contenders

The Farrell Awards: Oregon, Iowa emerging as CFB Playoff contenders

CJ Verdell piled up 195 total yards and scored three times in Oregon's big win over Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The top QB prospects as the 2021 season begins

NFL Draft: The top QB prospects as the 2021 season begins

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler threw two interceptions in Saturday's win over Tulane.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Football season opens with a bang

The Farrell Awards: Football season opens with a bang

Mike Farrell reacts to an exciting Week 1 of college football.

 • Mike Farrell
How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

Our look at the college football players that would have the highest EA Sports Madden ratings continues with the ACC.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Countdown of top CFB players concludes with Nos. 1-5

Farrell 50: Countdown of top CFB players concludes with Nos. 1-5

Mike Farrell's countdown finishes with the best of the best, including Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 offensive backfields, Auburn, more

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 offensive backfields, Auburn, more

Mike Farrell also offers his picks for the non-QB MVPs in the SEC.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Hunter Johnson will live up to his five-star hype

Fact or Fiction: Hunter Johnson will live up to his five-star hype

After a sub-par season in 2019, the former five-star reportedly will get another shot as Northwestern's starter.

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Top NFL Draft prospects

ACC Week: Top NFL Draft prospects

Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross missed the 2020 season due to an injury.

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Predictions for each team in the conference

ACC Week: Predictions for each team in the conference

Can DJ Uigalelei take over for Trevor Lawrence and lead Clemson to the top of the Atlantic Division?

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Ten sleepers to watch

ACC Week: Ten sleepers to watch

Jaquarii Roberson made some noise last season at Wake Forest. Will people take notice this year?

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Top five MVP candidates

ACC Week: Top five MVP candidates

Sam Howell has thrown 68 touchdowns and just 14 interceptions in two seasons at North Carolina.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: SEC East is the weakest division in the Power Five

Fact or Fiction: SEC East is the weakest division in the Power Five

Can Kentucky's Mark Stoops (left) and/or Florida's Dan Mullen (right) challenge UGA for the SEC East title this season?

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: NIL and random thoughts

Mind of Mike: NIL and random thoughts

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler could cash in off of his Name, Image and Likeness.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Teams that could disappoint, Indiana's Rushmore, more

Three-Point Stance: Teams that could disappoint, Indiana's Rushmore, more

Iowa State and QB Brock Purdy are surrounded by lofty expectations. Is disappointment on the horizon?

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 studs, Jaydon Blue, NFL prospects

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 studs, Jaydon Blue, NFL prospects

Jarrod Hufford could be one of the most important linemen in the Big 12 next season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Transfer DBs, SEC studs, marketable players

Three-Point Stance: Transfer DBs, SEC studs, marketable players

Bryce Young enters the summer as the clear favorite to start at quarterback for Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ohio State lands big commit from Florida

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ohio State lands big commit from Florida

Three-star Kye Stokes committed to Ohio State on Sunday.

 • Adam Gorney
Takeaways from IMG Academy's spring practice

Takeaways from IMG Academy's spring practice

Analyst Josh Helmholdt was on hand as the team began preparing to defend its high school national championship.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Pick Your Poison: Sam Howell vs. Spencer Rattler

Pick Your Poison: Sam Howell vs. Spencer Rattler

Who is the better college QB? Mike Farrell makes the case for each and declares his winner.

 • Mike Farrell
Grading how ACC programs have developed QBs

Grading how ACC programs have developed QBs

Jameis Winston won a national title and a Heisman Trophy at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: OL Jake Taylor is leaning toward Notre Dame

Fact or Fiction: OL Jake Taylor is leaning toward Notre Dame

The Irish are in the mix for the four-star OL, but is it too early to count out Alabama and Oklahoma?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Fired coaches, redshirt defenders, best players

Three-Point Stance: Fired coaches, redshirt defenders, best players

The recruiting violations were the final straw for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee.

 • Mike Farrell
Oklahoma, Georgia lead early preseason top 10 for 2021

Oklahoma, Georgia lead early preseason top 10 for 2021

Spencer Rattler led Oklahoma to a Cotton Bowl win in his first season as a starter.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 6-10

Farrell 50: Nos. 6-10

This group features two players from North Carolina, including a two-star who could be a first-round NFL pick.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Tristan Leigh is the surprise commit of 2021

Fact or Fiction: Tristan Leigh is the surprise commit of 2021

Five-star Tristan Leigh committed to Clemson on Saturday.

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

ACC Spotlight: Grading the Early Signing Period

Five-star Barrett Carter was part of Clemson's league-best haul.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Georgia would be undefeated if JT Daniels had been healthy

Fact or Fiction: Georgia would be undefeated if JT Daniels had been healthy

JT Daniels has thrown for 839 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception in three games this season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Ohio St. should not be in playoff; Big 12; more

Three-Point Stance: Ohio St. should not be in playoff; Big 12; more

Justin Fields and Ohio State have been able to play just five games this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top ACC players, coaching changes, recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Top ACC players, coaching changes, recruiting

When healthy, Trevor Lawrence is the best player in the country.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason rankings: All Power Five teams, from 1 to 65

Midseason rankings: All Power Five teams, from 1 to 65

Where does your favorite Power Five team rank as we head into the second half of the season?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fraud or For Real? Wisconsin, Marshall, Texas, Auburn, UNC

Fraud or For Real? Wisconsin, Marshall, Texas, Auburn, UNC

Wisconsin has impressed so far, but the Badgers have an interesting matchup with Northwestern this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell belongs in Heisman discussion

Fact or Fiction: Sam Howell belongs in Heisman discussion

North Carolina's Sam Howell leads all Power Five quarterbacks with 2,631 passing yards.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Grading the QB situations across the ACC

Grading the QB situations across the ACC

Clemson continues to set the standard at the position with D.J. Uiagalelei and Trevor Lawrence.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
If I Were A Betting Man: Week 7 picks

If I Were A Betting Man: Week 7 picks

Can Alabama's offense keep rolling against Georgia's top-ranked defense?

 • Bill Trocchi
East Coast Spotlight: Commit fits for the top QB prospects

East Coast Spotlight: Commit fits for the top QB prospects

Caleb Williams, the top-rated QB in the country, should flourish in Sooners coach Lincoln Riley's system.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Three-Point Stance: Freshman standouts, physical force, small QBs

Deuce Vaughn is one of several freshmen that just missed the cut for the Freshman 15.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 6-10

Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 6-10

The ranking of the top college football players suiting up this fall enters the top 10 today with Nos. 6-10.

 • Mike Farrell
The five best QB groups in college football

The five best QB groups in college football

Trevor Lawrence is the best QB in college football, but Mike Farrell doesn't think Clemson has the best QB group.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 ratings, commits, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 ratings, commits, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Clemson running back Travis Etienne just missed the cut for the Farrell 99 ratings.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: UNC can become a recruiting power

Fact or Fiction: UNC can become a recruiting power

Mack Brown has the Tar Heels rolling in recruiting.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Savion Collins will flip to Florida

Fact or Fiction: Savion Collins will flip to Florida

Miami commit Savion Collins is hearing from Florida.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Teams with rare shot at top 25 class, ACC QBs, G5 DL

Three-Point Stance: Teams with rare shot at top 25 class, ACC QBs, G5 DL

Four-star Connor Colby is one reason Iowa has a shot at a top 25 class for first time since 2005.

 • Mike Farrell
Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Louisville will sorely miss offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. Clemson, meanwhile, seems to be set at most positions.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Best power trios in college football

Three-Point Stance: Best power trios in college football

You might be surprised by some of the teams Mike Farrell picks as having the best trio of offensive stars.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which conference  produced most QBs over last 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most QBs over last 4 years?

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: UGA-Bama, Clemson-ACC, USC-Oregon

Fact or Fiction: UGA-Bama, Clemson-ACC, USC-Oregon

Is there a better recruiting war right now than Georgia vs. Alabama?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: ACC superlatives, QB stats, five hot teams

Three-Point Stance: ACC superlatives, QB stats, five hot teams

Mike Farrell offers up some ACC recruiting superlatives, examines the most prolific returning QBs and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Who will new dead period impact most in the ACC?

Who will new dead period impact most in the ACC?

New coaching staffs are going to have to play catch-up when recruiting visits resume.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Clemson signed the nation's top-ranked player in the 2020 class, Bryan Bresee.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which coach is off to strong start for 2021 cycle?

Ask Farrell: Which coach is off to strong start for 2021 cycle?

Mack Brown and Dan Mullen are both making some noise in the recruiting wars.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Alabama will be just fine at quarterback

Fact or Fiction: Alabama will be just fine at quarterback

Four-star quarterback Drake Maye flipped from Alabama to North Carolina this week.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten weight room; top returning LBs; commits

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten weight room; top returning LBs; commits

Ohio State and Wisconsin are the bosses in the Big Ten.

 • Mike Farrell
Sting Factor: Drake Maye's flip from Alabama to North Carolina

Sting Factor: Drake Maye's flip from Alabama to North Carolina

Four-star Drake Maye flipped from Alabama to North Carolina this week.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Mike Farrell offers some final thoughts on the 2020 rankings as National Signing Day nears.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals' All-Bowl Team: Offensive players

Rivals' All-Bowl Team: Offensive players

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow leads the way with his incredible run to a national championship.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

A defensive dynamo from LSU ends up at No. 1 on this year's list.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Matt Campbell needs to jump to a major program

Fact or Fiction: Matt Campbell needs to jump to a major program

Matt Campbell has Iowa State on the verge of a third-straight eight-win season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Five QBs that you may want to pick up

College Fantasy Football: Five QBs that you may want to pick up

Kansas State's Skylar Thompson is owned in just 17 percent of fantasy leagues.

 • Adam Gorney
Willie Taggart out at FSU: Three things that sealed his fate

Willie Taggart out at FSU: Three things that sealed his fate

Offensive line woes and recruiting issues contributed to Taggart's shortened tenure.

 • Rob Cassidy
College Fantasy Football: The top five freshman QBs

College Fantasy Football: The top five freshman QBs

Sam Howell leads all freshmen quarterbacks in fantasy scoring.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

The No. 1 freshman in the nation is the No. 1 player from the class of 2019.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Five sleeper QBs to pick up

College Fantasy Football: Five sleeper QBs to pick up

Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman is only owned in 37 percent of leagues.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Week 2 in ACC - love 'em or leave 'em

College Fantasy Football: Week 2 in ACC - love 'em or leave 'em

Florida State running back Cam Akers has an opportunity to have a big game against Louisiana-Monroe.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Week 1 review, recruiting thoughts, SEC

Three-Point Stance: Week 1 review, recruiting thoughts, SEC

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell’s Three-Point Stance is here with thoughts on the weekend’s games,

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which Week 1 loss cranks up heat on a coach?

Ask Farrell: Which Week 1 loss cranks up heat on a coach?

Who is feeling the heat most after a Week 1 upset?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
ACC breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

ACC breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

Can Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence continue to live up to the hype - and his magical freshman season?

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which true freshman QB will have biggest season?

Ask Farrell: Which true freshman QB will have biggest season?

Three true freshmen have won QB jobs in the preseason.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Six true freshmen to watch in the ACC

Six true freshmen to watch in the ACC

Clemson knows how to develop defensive tackles, and Tyler Davis could be the Tigers' next star on the D-line.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
ACC Spotlight: Breaking down QB situations across the league

ACC Spotlight: Breaking down QB situations across the league

Kenny Pickett returns as Pitt's starter, but other programs are still deciding on a pecking order.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
ACC Spotlight: Winners and losers from the 2019 cycle

ACC Spotlight: Winners and losers from the 2019 cycle

Thanks to prospects like Joe Ngata, Clemson was a big winner during the 2019 cycle.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
How new Power Five coaches fared in their first recruiting class

How new Power Five coaches fared in their first recruiting class

Geoff Collins earned as a B+ for his work at Georgia Tech.

 • Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Handing out the hardware for signing day

The Farrell Awards: Handing out the hardware for signing day

Recruiting Director Mike Farrell hands out his awards for the day's biggest movers and shakers.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day 2019: Winners and losers

National Signing Day 2019: Winners and losers

Ole Miss ends National Signing Day as a big winner thanks to the addition of Jerrion Ealy.

 • Woody Wommack
All-American Bowl Analysis: Sam Howell

All-American Bowl Analysis: Sam Howell

Josh Helmholdt breaks down North Carolina QB commit Sam Howell and his performance at the All-American Bowl.

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 • David Berry