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Group of Five Spotlight: Five programs that won the early transfer window

Group of Five Spotlight: Five programs that won the early transfer window

Former Tulsa quarterback Braylon Braxton is transferring to Marshall.

1/8/24
 â€¢ Derrick Deen
High-End DL Will be Back

High-End DL Will be Back

Oklahoma's visitor list was impressive this weekend and one fast-rising defender is already thinking of his return.

3/6/23
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Three-Point Stance: ACC transfers, teams trending up, key Big 12 players

Three-Point Stance: ACC transfers, teams trending up, key Big 12 players

Quarterback Kedon Slovis outplayed his three-star ranking at USC.

3/3/22
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which Big 12 signees found best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big 12 signees found best situations?

Five-star QB Caleb Williams should fit the Oklahoma Sooners' offense like a glove.

2/26/21
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three Still Standing

Three Still Standing

Oklahoma's Future Sooners had a weekend of huge games with one commitment leading with a stingy defense.

12/27/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Big 12 Spotlight: Early Signing Period report card

Big 12 Spotlight: Early Signing Period report card

Five-star Mario Williams is just one of the reasons Oklahoma receives an A for its haul during the Early Signing Period.

12/25/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Sting Factor: Ten biggest stings of the Early Signing Period

Sting Factor: Ten biggest stings of the Early Signing Period

Maason Smith's decision to sign with LSU really stung the Georgia Bulldogs.

12/21/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The Finish Line is Close

The Finish Line is Close

Oklahoma's Future Sooners had a weekend of huge games as the Texas commitments get deeper in the playoff.

12/20/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Five teams poised to make noise through the second signing day

Five teams poised to make noise through the second signing day

Georgia could make a splash by signing Rivals100 safety Terrion Arnold, among others.

12/17/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Keanu Koht's flip to Alabama was one of several big moves on a busy National Signing Day.

12/17/20
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
National Signing Day Blog

National Signing Day Blog

No. 1-ranked prospect Maason Smith is headed to LSU.

12/16/20
 â€¢ Staff
Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

No. 1 player Maason Smith (center) chose LSU on Wednesday afternoon.

12/16/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Where We'd Rank 2021

Where We'd Rank 2021

Oklahoma's 2021 class may be smaller in number than normal but the commitments remind our guy of some former greats.

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12/16/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Byrd Can Fly High

Byrd Can Fly High

Savion Byrd was always going to be the big story for Oklahoma on National Signing Day Now that he's in, what's it mean?

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12/16/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Analysis: Savion Byrd signs with Oklahoma

Analysis: Savion Byrd signs with Oklahoma

Sam Spiegelman breaks down four-star offensive tackle Savion Byrd and his decision to sign with the Sooners.

12/16/20
 â€¢ David Berry and Sam Spiegelman
Rivals250 OT Savion Byrd signs with Oklahoma

Rivals250 OT Savion Byrd signs with Oklahoma

Four-star Duncanville (Texas) OT Savion Byrd commits to Oklahoma over SMU, LSU

12/16/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: Five teams in spotlight

National Signing Day: Five teams in spotlight

Georgia is in the mix for several high-profile prospects, including LB Xavian Sorey.

12/15/20
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
FutureCast: four-star OT Savion Byrd

FutureCast: four-star OT Savion Byrd

Sam Spiegelman makes his pick on where he thinks Savion Byrd will play college football.

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12/14/20
 â€¢ David Berry and Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

Five-star Camar Wheaton is the top-ranked running back prospect in the 2021 class.

12/14/20
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NSD Roundtable: Which prospect will pull the biggest surprise?

NSD Roundtable: Which prospect will pull the biggest surprise?

Four-star Davon Townley has been very quiet about the status of his recruitment.

12/13/20
 â€¢ Staff
South-Central Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

South-Central Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

Maason Smith, the nation's top overall prospect, is likely headed to one of three SEC teams.

12/11/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Big 12 Spotlight: How teams are addressing biggest needs

Big 12 Spotlight: How teams are addressing biggest needs

LJ Johnson is one of several running back still being targeted by the Oklahoma Sooners.

10/30/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
SEC Spotlight: Is each team addressing recruiting needs?

SEC Spotlight: Is each team addressing recruiting needs?

Tommy Brockermeyer fills a big need for Alabama.

10/27/20
 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Texas Road Show: Nussmeier shines, Campbell steps up, more

Texas Road Show: Nussmeier shines, Campbell steps up, more

LSU QB commit Garrett Nussmeier had five touchdowns in a big showcase game on Friday.

10/13/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals100 OT Savion Byrd is torn between three schools

Rivals100 OT Savion Byrd is torn between three schools

Four-star Duncanville (Texas) OL talks LSU, SMU and Oklahoma as decision slowly approaches

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10/13/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
SMU recruiting: 5 to watch in the 2021 class

SMU recruiting: 5 to watch in the 2021 class

SMU will look to close out its 2021 class with a few more big-time players.

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10/7/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Rivals100 OT Savion Byrd takes in SMU game, talks recruiting in general

Rivals100 OT Savion Byrd takes in SMU game, talks recruiting in general

SMU had one of the top uncommitted 2021 athletes on campus watching a game Saturday night.

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9/26/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
South-Central Spotlight: Top uncommitted 2021 prospects

South-Central Spotlight: Top uncommitted 2021 prospects

Camar Wheaton, the top RB in the nation, has kept his recruitment a mystery, but Oklahoma might be the favorite for him.

9/11/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
What they're saying about LSU's big Labor Day recruiting weekend

What they're saying about LSU's big Labor Day recruiting weekend

Check out some quotes from a few of the attendees and parents on the big LSU recruiting weekend.

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9/9/20
 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Landon Jackson talks LSU recruiting and a major five-star target

Landon Jackson talks LSU recruiting and a major five-star target

Rivals250 DE Landon Jackson talks LSU after Week 2 game

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9/7/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Garrett Nussmeier sounds off on LSU recruiting weekend

Garrett Nussmeier sounds off on LSU recruiting weekend

LSU QB commitment Garrett Nussmeier talks Baton Rouge visit and recruiting Maason Smith, Korey Foreman, Savion Byrd

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9/7/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Who's Left for Riley?

Who's Left for Riley?

Oklahoma's offensive production is well known around college football but in 2021 recruiting work still remains for OU.

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8/31/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 OL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 OL rankings

Texas A&M commit Reuben Fatheree II made a big jump up to No. 83 in the new rankings.

8/26/20
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
South Central Spotlight: Five players who are tough to rate

South Central Spotlight: Five players who are tough to rate

Shone Washington hasn't seen a lot of real football action in pads recently, so he's still a bit of a mystery.

8/14/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
South Central Spotlight: 12 players who need a fall season

South Central Spotlight: 12 players who need a fall season

Fernando Garza bumped up his stock at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Houston, but he really needs more game time.

7/31/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Christmas in July: LSU QB commit Garrett Nussmeier's recruiting wish list

Christmas in July: LSU QB commit Garrett Nussmeier's recruiting wish list

LSU quarterback commitment Garrett Nussmeier names a few players he's trying to get in Baton Rouge with him.

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7/29/20
 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
Savion Byrd: "Texas has been with me from the jump"

Savion Byrd: "Texas has been with me from the jump"

Savion Byrd is a priority target for Texas, and the Longhorn coaches were in touch as recently as Sunday.

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7/20/20
 â€¢ Jason Suchomel
Christmas in July: LSU 2021 LB commit Raesjon Davis' recruiting wish list

Christmas in July: LSU 2021 LB commit Raesjon Davis' recruiting wish list

Davis named five recruits he's been actively recruiting to join the LSU family.

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7/14/20
 â€¢ Julie Boudwin
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?

7/14/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
More Fireworks to Come?

More Fireworks to Come?

With one of Oklahoma's biggest single recruiting days now in the rearview mirror, we take a look at what's next.

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7/5/20
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Domino Effect: Caleb Williams' commitment to Oklahoma

Domino Effect: Caleb Williams' commitment to Oklahoma

This five-star quarterback's commitment could have an impact on the decisions of some other highly coveted prospects.

7/4/20
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Will top Texas prospects stay in Lone Star State?

Will top Texas prospects stay in Lone Star State?

Will five-star running back Camar Wheaton play college football in Texas or head out-of-state?

6/8/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
5 Top Targets: OT

5 Top Targets: OT

Five top targets for Auburn at offensive tackle and the latest on each...

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6/4/20
 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Early return on investment with local recruiting high for SMU

Early return on investment with local recruiting high for SMU

SMU's growing 2021 class features seven commits. Five of the seven reside minutes away from the University Park campus.

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5/6/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Who's next? 10 to watch in SMU's 2021 class

Who's next? 10 to watch in SMU's 2021 class

SMU went from having three 2021 commitments to seven in a matter of days, but there's still room to land key recruits.

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5/6/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Adding to the 2021 class? A talk with QB pledge Preston Stone

Adding to the 2021 class? A talk with QB pledge Preston Stone

The HillTopics spoke to SMU QB pledge Preston Stone on players who could potentially join him in the 2021 class.

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4/14/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Ranking the Contenders: Savion Byrd

Ranking the Contenders: Savion Byrd

Four-star Savion Byrd is one of the highest-ranked offensive linemen in the state of Texas.

4/14/20
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Lashlee forming bond with 4-star OT who is "definitely" serious about UM

Lashlee forming bond with 4-star OT who is "definitely" serious about UM

This Texas OT got a UM offer in January and updates where things stand.

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4/8/20
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
A closer look at Texas Tech's 2021 offensive line offers

A closer look at Texas Tech's 2021 offensive line offers

Ben breaks down Texas Tech’s 2021 offensive line offers and gives his predictions. Photo by Texas Tech Athletics.

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3/24/20
 â€¢ Ben Golan
4-star SMU target, two-way lineman Savion Byrd offers recruiting update

4-star SMU target, two-way lineman Savion Byrd offers recruiting update

SMU is hoping to land Duncanville lineman Savion Byrd, and the four-star talent discussed the latest in his recruiting.

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3/21/20
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Top prospects detail canceled or postponed visits

Top prospects detail canceled or postponed visits

Four-star JD Coffey is one of 66 four- and five-star prospects that have had visits impacted due to COVID-19.

3/16/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 new five-stars

Two 2021 prospects were elevated to the elite status, while two dropped out.

2/11/20
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts about the new 2021 Rivals250

Mind of Mike: Thoughts about the new 2021 Rivals250

Farrell weighs in on No. 1 overall player Korey Foreman, players who earned a fifth star, and more.

2/11/20
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Deep DL and other Future 50 observations

Mind of Mike: Deep DL and other Future 50 observations

Before the Under Armour All-Americans took the field, top players from the class of 2021 showed off their talents.

1/2/20
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Ranking Week: Breaking down 2021 team rankings

Rivals Ranking Week: Breaking down 2021 team rankings

Does The U have sticking power?It's become a routine story at this time of the year. Miami tends to load up on a bevy

12/14/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: New Rivals250 released for 2021

Rivals Rankings Week: New Rivals250 released for 2021

The new Rivals250 for the class of 2021 has been released, and with it comes plenty of debate and discussion.

12/11/19
 â€¢ Rivals.com
SMU vs. ECU: 5 recruiting visitors to watch

SMU vs. ECU: 5 recruiting visitors to watch

SMU will play its homecoming game Saturday against ECU, and a handful of recruits are expected to be in attendance.

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11/8/19
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Five-star OT Savion Byrd dishes on early contenders

Five-star OT Savion Byrd dishes on early contenders

Five-star junior OT Saivion Byrd talks Oklahoma, SMU, Texas and LSU

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10/14/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Where top 10 uncommitted players from 2021 Rivals100 stand

Where top 10 uncommitted players from 2021 Rivals100 stand

Korey Foreman may be a USC lean, but he will have his pick of elite programs.

10/2/19
 â€¢ Staff
5-star 2021 OT Savion Byrd recaps weekend visit to SMU

5-star 2021 OT Savion Byrd recaps weekend visit to SMU

SMU is hoping its success can translate into recruiting wins. The Mustangs have the attention of one five-star OT.

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9/23/19
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Rankings Storylines: Longhorns, Aggies off to hot start in Texas

Rankings Storylines: Longhorns, Aggies off to hot start in Texas

The Texas Longhorns are off to a hot start in 2021 thanks to early commitments from prospects such as Quaydarius Davis.

8/25/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Tommy Brockermeyer is the top-ranked 2021 prospect in the state of Texas.

8/25/19
 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff committed to the Sooners.

8/24/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
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.

8/22/19
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Take Two: Can Texas reel in three in-state 5-star OL in 2021?

Take Two: Can Texas reel in three in-state 5-star OL in 2021?

Texas is in a unique position to load up on five-stars along the offensive line.

8/20/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 OT in 2021?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 OT in 2021?

Tommy Brockermeyer and Amarius Mims both have a case for the top spot in the 2021 offensive tackle rankings.

8/19/19
 â€¢ Chad Simmons and Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 state rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 state rankings released

Sam Spiegelman takes a look at five major state rankings storylines in the initial 2021 rankings.

6/21/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 OL rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 OL rankings released

Offensive line is next in our look at a position-by-position breakdown of the new 2021 rankings.

6/19/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Take Two: Will Longhorns take advantage of stacked 2021 class?

Take Two: Will Longhorns take advantage of stacked 2021 class?

Camar Wheaton is one of three top-10 Lone Star State prospects in the 2021 class.

6/18/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Sam Spiegelman
Ask Farrell: Which top-10 prospect could end up No. 1 in 2021?

Ask Farrell: Which top-10 prospect could end up No. 1 in 2021?

There is plenty of elite talent in the top 10 for 2021.

6/18/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: The first 2021 rankings and more thoughts

Mind of Mike: The first 2021 rankings and more thoughts

Quarterback Brock Vandagriff won an interesting battle at the top of the initial 2021 rankings.

6/18/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 Rivals100 released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2021 Rivals100 released

The head of the class of 2021 is a pro-style quarterback from Georgia.

6/18/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big commitments and must-gets

Three-Point Stance: Big commitments and must-gets

Big recent commitments, the biggest gets in the 2020 class and some 2021 must-haves.

5/29/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Five predictions ahead of showcase

Rivals Camp Series Dallas: Five predictions ahead of showcase

Safety Chris Thompson Jr. will be one to watch in Dallas on Sunday.

3/22/19
 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
New Virginia Tech football offer: Savion Byrd

New Virginia Tech football offer: Savion Byrd

Virginia Tech has offered Duncanville (Texas) 2021 offensive lineman Savion Byrd. Here's a quick look at him.

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1/29/19
 â€¢ Tim Sullivan