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Portal Watch: ACC players to monitor as potential transfers

Portal Watch: ACC players to monitor as potential transfers

Former SMU starting quarterback Preston Stone could be on the move after this season.

 • Adam Friedman
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
ACC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

ACC Spotlight: Breaking down the 2023 class

Francis Mauigoa was one of two five-stars that Miami signed in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Which OL is best fit for his future team?

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

Alex Birchmeier, the nation's No. 2 ranked offensive guard, has found an ideal future home at Penn State.

 • 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: 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
East Region Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

East Region Spotlight: Toughest rankings questions

What to do with Nyckoles Harbor? That's one of the questions our analysts are facing.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Pro Comparison: Offensive Tackle - Samson Okunlola

Pro Comparison: Offensive Tackle - Samson Okunlola

What Miami Signee Samson Okunlola has the potential to become

 • Steve Kraning
All-American Bowl Day One: Team East OL vs. DL

All-American Bowl Day One: Team East OL vs. DL

Watch the best reps from the OL and DL from day one of practice at the All-American Bowl.

 • Corey Gibson and David Berry
ACC Spotlight: Early Signing Period Report Card

ACC Spotlight: Early Signing Period Report Card

Mario Christobal and the Canes currently have the No. 5 class in the country.

 • Adam Friedman
National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

Nick Saban's Alabama class ranks No. 6 in the all-time Rivals rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Early Signing Period: Five programs in the spotlight

Early Signing Period: Five programs in the spotlight

Thanks to the hire of Deion Sanders, Colorado is squarely in the Early Signing Period spotlight.

 • Ryan Wright
Southeast Spotlight: Five Early Signing Period predictions

Southeast Spotlight: Five Early Signing Period predictions

Damon Wilson could help sway the team rankings in favor of Georgia.

 • Ryan Wright
Five-star Samson Okunlola commits to Miami

Five-star Samson Okunlola commits to Miami

The offensive tackle chose the Hurricanes over Michigan State, Florida and Alabama.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz during a busy week

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz during a busy week

Can Stanford get former commit Walker Lyons interested in the Cardinal again now that a new coach is in place?

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star OT Samson Okunlola names his four finalists

Five-star OT Samson Okunlola names his four finalists

Five-star OT Samson Okunlola names his four finalists ahead of his commitment on Thursday

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 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Reacting to big headlines and bigger rumors

Tuesdays with Gorney: Reacting to big headlines and bigger rumors

Is UCLA close to flipping five-star QB Dante Moore?

 • Adam Gorney
The War Board: 2023

The War Board: 2023

Oklahoma's class of 2023 is a highly talented 22 man bunch, what players could be joining the ranks by mid-December?

 • Josh McCuistion
Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Florida official visit

Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Florida official visit

Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Florida official visit

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 • Adam Friedman
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
Three-Point Stance: Coaching moves, Caleb Williams, East three-stars

Three-Point Stance: Coaching moves, Caleb Williams, East three-stars

Luke Fickell's hiring at Wisconsin has affected a number of East Coast recruits.

 • Adam Friedman
Tyseer Denmark update, Samson Okunlola visit could be on hold

Tyseer Denmark update, Samson Okunlola visit could be on hold

The latest news, notes and rumors from around the Ohio State football recruiting trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Miami Still Leading For Samson Okunlola, Five-Star Will Weigh All Factors

Miami Still Leading For Samson Okunlola, Five-Star Will Weigh All Factors

Miami still maintains a strong position to land five-star Samson Okunlola.

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 • Marcus Benjamin
Five-star Samson Okunlola breaks down his trip to Florida

Five-star Samson Okunlola breaks down his trip to Florida

Five-star Samson Okunlola breaks down his trip to Florida

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 • Adam Friedman
Inside Stuff: Blame NCAA, not players as NIL influence changes football

Inside Stuff: Blame NCAA, not players as NIL influence changes football

The latest news, notes and rumors from around the Ohio State football recruiting trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could finish strong

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs that could finish strong

Alabama and Ohio State are heavily in the mix for five-star defensive end Keon Keeley.

 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Four predictions about the 2023 class

ACC Spotlight: Four predictions about the 2023 class

Samson Okunlola's decision will go a long way in determining the top class in the ACC.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Brent Key has done enough to earn the Georgia Tech job

Fact or Fiction: Brent Key has done enough to earn the Georgia Tech job

Brent Key is 3-2 as Georgia Tech's interim coach.

 • Ryan Wright
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
East Coast Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

East Coast Spotlight: Biggest remaining 2023 storylines

Five-star quarterback Nyckoles Harbor is ranked No. 9 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Next Up: Comparing OL recruits to college and NFL stars

Next Up: Comparing OL recruits to college and NFL stars

Five-star Kadyn Proctor committed to Iowa in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State working on November to remember recruiting push

Ohio State working on November to remember recruiting push

Ohio State has two home games left on its schedule and is looking for a memorable November recruiting finish.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
College Football Playoff rankings: Tennessee earns top spot

College Football Playoff rankings: Tennessee earns top spot

Here's a breakdown of the top eight teams in the first rankings and how their recruiting efforts are going.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Florida has real momentum with Samson Okunlola

Fact or Fiction: Florida has real momentum with Samson Okunlola

Okunlola, a five-star offensive tackle, seems likely to visit the Gators.

 • Adam Friedman
Ohio State 2023 class has room for number of nation's top remaining players

Ohio State 2023 class has room for number of nation's top remaining players

What's going on with Ohio State recruiting? Get the latest with the Recruiting Question of the Day on Dotting the 'Eyes.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
East Coast Spotlight: How things stand with top uncommitted prospects

East Coast Spotlight: How things stand with top uncommitted prospects

Five-star Nyckoles Harbor is ranked No. 9 in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Ohio State 2023 recruiting now almost entirely focused on defensive line

Ohio State 2023 recruiting now almost entirely focused on defensive line

The Recruiting Question of the Day: What is Ohio State focus as end of 2023 cycle approaches?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Visitor List for Clemson Game

Visitor List for Clemson Game

BC will be hosting some of the region's most interesting football prospects during its Week 6 matchup against Clemson.

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 • Justin Rowland
Five thoughts on 2023 offensive linemen

Five thoughts on 2023 offensive linemen

Iowa commit Kadyn Proctor is the top offensive tackle in the country.

 • Adam Gorney
East Coast Spotlight: Five intense recruiting battles

East Coast Spotlight: Five intense recruiting battles

Five-star Nyckoles Harbor has visited South Carolina and Michigan this month.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: South Carolina has best 2023 DL class in nation

Fact or Fiction: South Carolina has best 2023 DL class in nation

South Carolina has an impressive haul along the defensive line - including Zavion Hardy.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs poised for a big autumn

Tuesdays with Gorney: Five programs poised for a big autumn

Alabama appears to lead for recent five-star Notre Dame decommit Keon Keeley.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Florida will end up with state's best 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Florida will end up with state's best 2023 class

Florida and Miami are in a battle for state supremacy, and it looks like it could go down to the wire.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OLs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OLs

Five-star T.J. Shanahan, Jr. is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the Rivals250.

 • Ryan Wright
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
Fact or Fiction: Zachariah Branch should be the No. 1 WR in the 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Zachariah Branch should be the No. 1 WR in the 2023 class

Five-star receiver Zachariah Branch committed to USC last December.

 • 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
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: Alabama will finish with the top-ranked 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Alabama will finish with the top-ranked 2023 class

Four-star safety Caleb Downs committed to Alabama last week.

 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the uncommitted five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking in on the uncommitted five-stars

Five-star Cormani McClain is the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Chris Parson will end up at Mississippi State

Fact or Fiction: Chris Parson will end up at Mississippi State

The QB has backed off his pledge to Florida State. Will the Bulldogs be able to take advantage?

 • Ryan Wright
SEC Spotlight: Summer recruiting scoop

SEC Spotlight: Summer recruiting scoop

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

 • Ryan Wright
The latest with five-star OL Samson Okunlola

The latest with five-star OL Samson Okunlola

The five-star offensive lineman is patiently making his way through his recruitment.

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 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Quick hits on top uncommitted 2023 prospects

Tuesdays with Gorney: Quick hits on top uncommitted 2023 prospects

At this point it looks like a battle between Florida and Alabama for 2023 five-star CB Cormani McClain.

 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on the 2023 OL class

Five thoughts on the 2023 OL class

Kadyn Proctor holds the top spot OT for now, but Samson Okunlola will likely push him until the end of the cycle.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign a five-star prospect in the 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will sign a five-star prospect in the 2023 class

Five-star Cormani McClain is the second-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

 • Ryan Wright
Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Miami official visit

Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Miami official visit

Five-star Samson Okunlola recaps his Miami official visit

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 • Adam Friedman
5-star OL says UM official visit "went really well," helped Canes with him

5-star OL says UM official visit "went really well," helped Canes with him

We catch up with this high priority 5-star OL that was on campus for a weekend official visit. His thoughts? Read on.

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 • Matt Shodell
5-star headlines huge recruiting weekend for UM: "I'm excited about it"

5-star headlines huge recruiting weekend for UM: "I'm excited about it"

We catch up with this 5-star who will be on UM's campus for his official visit this weekend.

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 • Matt Shodell
Five-star offensive lineman sees why Alabama is elite

Five-star offensive lineman sees why Alabama is elite

Samson Okunlola talks official visit.

 • Andrew Bone
UGA to five-star Samson Okunlola: To be the best, play the best

UGA to five-star Samson Okunlola: To be the best, play the best

Five-star offensive tackle Samson Okunlola recaps his multi-day visit to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
Recruiting Big Picture: Okunlola's strong visit adds further credibility

Recruiting Big Picture: Okunlola's strong visit adds further credibility

Samson Okunlola, the nation's No. 15 prospect discusses his visit to MSU.

 • Jim Comparoni
Sting Factor: Joshua Miller flips from Penn State to UGA

Sting Factor: Joshua Miller flips from Penn State to UGA

An unofficial visit to Georgia seemed to make a big difference for the prospect from Virginia.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OL

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 OL

Five-star TJ Shanahan is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2023 class.

 • Ryan Wright
Where things stand with the five-stars in the 2023 class

Where things stand with the five-stars in the 2023 class

USC pledge Malachi Nelson, at No. 4 nationally, is the highest-ranked prospect currently committed.

 • Adam Gorney
Revisiting the 2023 O-Line recruiting board for Penn State

Revisiting the 2023 O-Line recruiting board for Penn State

With one of their top targets seemingly off the board, where does Penn State look to now for 2023 linemen.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

The new Rivals250 for the 2023 class has been released.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Four new five-stars for 2023 unveiled

Rivals Rankings Week: Four new five-stars for 2023 unveiled

Four prospects have added the coveted fifth star in this week's refresh of the 2023 Rivals250.

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

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-star countdown for 2023 class

Today, we counted down the 19 five-stars in the 2023 class before unveiling the full Rivals250 on Tuesday.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Samson Okunlola is the No. 1 offensive tackle in 2023

Fact or Fiction: Samson Okunlola is the No. 1 offensive tackle in 2023

Samson Okunlola has been a beast at offseason camps, such as the Rivals Camp Series.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola talks top nine and summer visit plans

Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola talks top nine and summer visit plans

Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola talks top nine and summer visit plans.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the offensive linemen

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the offensive linemen

Samson Okunlola left a big – a very big — impression at the Philadelphia stop of the Rivals Camp Series.

 • Clint Cosgrove and Ryan Wright
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 offensive linemen

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 offensive linemen

Top prospect TJ Shanahan Jr. seems destined for an SEC school.

 • Adam Gorney
Friedman's Takeaways: Road trip across the Northeast

Friedman's Takeaways: Road trip across the Northeast

Four-star offensive lineman Samson Okunlola is getting close to announcing his official visit destinations.

 • Adam Friedman
Updates on top 2023 Ohio State offensive line targets

Updates on top 2023 Ohio State offensive line targets

The latest on Ohio State's five key targets in 2023, plus another name to introduce.

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 • Zack Carpenter
Top 10 performers at Rivals Camp Series events so far

Top 10 performers at Rivals Camp Series events so far

Offensive tackle Samson Okunlola made a lasting impression at last weekend's camp in Philadelphia.

 • Adam Friedman and Adam Gorney
RCS Philadelphia: How Rivals camp, other events will impact rankings

RCS Philadelphia: How Rivals camp, other events will impact rankings

Yazeed Haynes proved to be an underrated three-star receiver.

 • Adam Friedman
Intel on 15 recruits linked to Michigan from Rivals Camp Series Philly

Intel on 15 recruits linked to Michigan from Rivals Camp Series Philly

Dozens of campers held Michigan offers and TMBR spoke with all to detail their thoughts on the program.

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 • Zach Libby
Rivals Camp Series in Philly: Analysts' predictions

Rivals Camp Series in Philly: Analysts' predictions

Will CB Omillio Agard go with the in-state Nittany Lions? Or will Clemson - or even another program - win in the end?

 • Adam Friedman and Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Philly:  Teams that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Philly: Teams that should be pleased

Samson Okunlola, who recently visited Boston College, was a player to watch at the camp.

 • Adam Gorney
RCS Philly: OL vs. DL part one

RCS Philly: OL vs. DL part one

Part one focuses on the top OL in one-on-ones against the DL at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia!

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 • David Berry
Libby's Take 5: Thoughts and takeaways from Rivals Series Camp Philly

Libby's Take 5: Thoughts and takeaways from Rivals Series Camp Philly

Recapping the biggest storylines connected to Michigan from last weekend's Rivals Camp Series.

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 • Zach Libby
Samson Okunlola evolves into monster prospect, huge Ohio State OT target

Samson Okunlola evolves into monster prospect, huge Ohio State OT target

It's a pivotal time in the recruitment of one of Ohio State's major priorities at its biggest position of need.

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 • Zack Carpenter
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the Rivals Camp Series in Philly

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the Rivals Camp Series in Philly

Jordan Seaton impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola Has "Great Trip" to BC

Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola Has "Great Trip" to BC

Rivals100 local prospect Samson Okunlola had a great time on a recent trip to Boston College.

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 • Justin Rowland
Interview: Samson Okunlola

Interview: Samson Okunlola

Adam Friedman catches up with offensive tackle Samson Okunlola to break down the latest in his recruitment.

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 • Adam Friedman and David Berry
Rivals Camp Series: Friedman's Philly Awards

Rivals Camp Series: Friedman's Philly Awards

Four-star Samson Okunlola had a buzzworthy performance Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia.

 • Adam Friedman
No. 64 Samson Okunlola updates his recruitment and pursuit by Georgia

No. 64 Samson Okunlola updates his recruitment and pursuit by Georgia

Samson Okunlola talks about his recruitment and a unique earlier visit that he had to Georgia. 

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 • Blayne Gilmer
Prospects shine at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia

Prospects shine at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia

Nebraska QB commit William Watson impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia.

 • Adam Gorney and Adam Friedman
A closer look at Penn State's offensive line options in 2023

A closer look at Penn State's offensive line options in 2023

NN is going over all the top targets in each position group for the 2023 class and breaking down Penn State's chances.

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 • Eric Lammers
Buckeyes in real contention for Samson Okunlola despite lack of visit

Buckeyes in real contention for Samson Okunlola despite lack of visit

Samson Okunlola hasn't set any spring visits, but Ohio State remains in the picture for the priority offensive tackle.

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 • Zack Carpenter
2023 Elite Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola recaps Michigan visit

2023 Elite Rivals100 OT Samson Okunlola recaps Michigan visit

The four-star lineman out of Massachusetts went to Ann Arbor for the first time this past Monday.

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 • Zach Libby
Rivals' Top-10 Prospects in Massachusetts for 2023

Rivals' Top-10 Prospects in Massachusetts for 2023

Eagle Action assesses where BC stands with the top-10 Class of 2023 prospects in Massachusetts.

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 • Justin Rowland