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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
Former Penn State targets make difference for Buckeyes

Former Penn State targets make difference for Buckeyes

Penn State's inability to close the gap to Ohio State was exemplified by two players on Saturday night.

 • Clay Sauertieg
Previewing Rutgers Football 2021 schedule: Ohio State Buckeyes

Previewing Rutgers Football 2021 schedule: Ohio State Buckeyes

TKR is going one by one previewing each and every opponent on the 2021 Rutgers Football schedule.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Big Ten Week: Five best position groups

Big Ten Week: Five best position groups

Chris Olave headlines a stellar group of Ohio State receivers going into the 2021 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Ranking the Big Ten: Defensive End

Ranking the Big Ten: Defensive End

In today's Ranking the Big Ten, we break down a defensive end group with plenty of accolades and still a lot to prove.

 • HuskerOnline
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.

 • Adam Gorney
The five best DE groups in college football

The five best DE groups in college football

Gregory Rousseau is one part of a fierce defensive end tandem at Miami.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Irish, Bama recruiting; Ohio State as DE U

Fact or Fiction: Irish, Bama recruiting; Ohio State as DE U

Notre Dame is shooting for a top 5 recruiting finish.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Chase Young is leaving big shoes to fill at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: How the highest-ranked four-star players fared

All-Decade: How the highest-ranked four-star players fared

Class of 2017 RB D'Andre Swift is coming into his own and appears to have a bright future.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Five players that emerged this spring

Big Ten Spotlight: Five players that emerged this spring

Iowa standout Geno Stone could be one of the top safeties in the Big Ten this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Who will Ohio State turn to in wake of Nick Bosa's injury?

Who will Ohio State turn to in wake of Nick Bosa's injury?

One of the main players likely to see even more playing time is former five-star Chase Young.

 • Woody Wommack
A Look Back: 2018 Big Ten DL Recruiting

A Look Back: 2018 Big Ten DL Recruiting

A look back at how the whole conference did with DL recruiting in the class of 2018.

 • The Knight Report Staff
Three-Point Stance: Instant impact defenders, sleeper 3-stars, 'The U'

Three-Point Stance: Instant impact defenders, sleeper 3-stars, 'The U'

Miami is taking over the state of Florida.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 Big Ten signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
Grading the class: Defense

Grading the class: Defense

Ohio State's second-ranked recruiting class grabbed difference makers at all three levels defensively.

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Dell McGee headlines Rivals.com's look at the nation's top 25 recruiters in the 2018 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware from NSD 2018

The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware from NSD 2018

It wouldn't be another National Signing Day in the books without Mike Farrell's much-anticipated awards.

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Which four-star could end up playing like a five-star?

Rival Views: Which four-star could end up playing like a five-star?

Which four-star 2018 prospect could end up playing like a five-star in college?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Big Ten Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Nebraska is making a late charge with Scott Frost, and conference leader Ohio State can still make some noise.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Five Rivals.com ranking outliers; prospects that might be under-ranked; the 10 most valuable prospects in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals analysts offer some thoughts about the updated 2018 rankings that will be released next week.

 • Staff
Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Can Ohio State get back to the top? What are Scott Frost's priorities at Nebraska? We tackle these questions, and more.

 • Josh Helmholdt
UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

Ricky Slade took home several Farrell Awards, including Lightning in a Bottle.

 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

Out of all the players competing at the Under Armour All-America Game, the biggest winner this week was a three-star RB.

 • Rob Cassidy
The Smith Impact

The Smith Impact

Ohio State added a big-time prospect at a position of need on Thursday. We take a close look at Tyreke Smith.

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 • Marc Givler
UA All-America Game: DE Tyreke Smith headed to Ohio State

UA All-America Game: DE Tyreke Smith headed to Ohio State

Smith, who was long rumored to be heading to Ohio State, made it official on Thursday night.

 • Mark Pszonak
Tyreke Smith commits to Ohio State

Tyreke Smith commits to Ohio State

The Buckeyes have added yet another Rivals100 prospect as in-state DE Tyreke Smith made the call on Thursday.

 • Marc Givler
UA All-America Game Video: Team Highlight OL vs. DL (Day 2)

UA All-America Game Video: Team Highlight OL vs. DL (Day 2)

Offensive vs. defensive line one-on-one reps from Team Highlight on Day 2 at Under Armour All-America Game

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 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game Video: Team Highlight OL vs DL (Day1)

UA All-America Game Video: Team Highlight OL vs DL (Day1)

One-on-one reps between Team Highlight offensive and defensive linemen on Day 1 of practice at the Under Armour

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 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game: Takeaways from Monday's practices

UA All-America Game: Takeaways from Monday's practices

Here are some thoughts and analysis from day two of Under Armour All-America Game week.

 • Mark Pszonak
Three-Point Stance: Thoughts from the UA All-America Game Day 1

Three-Point Stance: Thoughts from the UA All-America Game Day 1

Mike Farrell offers takes on the talent on display, grading the quarterbacks and some odds and ends.

 • Mike Farrell
Skull Session: New Year's Eve rumblings

Skull Session: New Year's Eve rumblings

Decision day coming for two top defensive ends and something to watch at the Army Bowl.

 • Marc Givler
UA All-America Game: News and notes from registration day

UA All-America Game: News and notes from registration day

Players talk about their futures as they begin taking in the all-star week.

 • Rob Cassidy
UA All-America Game Video: Tyreke Smith

UA All-America Game Video: Tyreke Smith

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director speaks with Rivals100 defensive end Tyreke Smith

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 • Nick Krueger
Smith has already made a commitment

Smith has already made a commitment

Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith made a commitment weeks ago and is just waiting to announce it.

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 • Chris Swanson
UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

Several top prospects will be announcing their decisions during the UA game.

 • Rob Cassidy
UA All-America Game: Six schools that should watch with interest

UA All-America Game: Six schools that should watch with interest

The UA game will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these six schools should be especially attentive.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 predictions, SEC superlatives

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 predictions, SEC superlatives

Predictions on the remaining unsigned Rivals100 prospects; SEC early signing period superlatives; an idea for the NCAA.

 • Mike Farrell
Biggest recruiting needs for the late signing period

Biggest recruiting needs for the late signing period

Breaking down the biggest needs for Ohio State to address in finishing out its 2018 recruiting class.

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 • Marc Givler
Snapshot: How things stand with unsigned Rivals100 prospects

Snapshot: How things stand with unsigned Rivals100 prospects

Five-star Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of 32 Rivals100 prospects that are unsigned heading into the late signing period.

 • Woody Wommack
Five biggest storylines to follow for the late signing period

Five biggest storylines to follow for the late signing period

Six five-star prospects remain unsigned. Their recruitment will be one of the biggest storylines of the late period.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Who's left?

Who's left?

The early signing period is nearly in the books, who is left for the Buckeyes to pursue?

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 • Marc Givler
Who's In and Who's Out?

Who's In and Who's Out?

With the early signing period opening up in less than 48 hours, there are still several situations that still need to

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 • Marc Givler
Five early signing period storylines to track

Five early signing period storylines to track

The first early signing period promises to dish up plenty of drama.

 • Adam Friedman
Four-Star DL Tyreke Smith recaps PSU Official Visit

Four-Star DL Tyreke Smith recaps PSU Official Visit

What did four-star DL Tyreke Smith think of his official visit to Penn State? Learn more here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Recruit Breakdown: Commits, top targets convene on PSU for OVs

Recruit Breakdown: Commits, top targets convene on PSU for OVs

Penn State is set for its biggest recruiting weekend since the game against Michigan. Learn all the details, right here!

 • BWI Staff
Updated 2018 State Rankings: Indecision in the Peach State

Updated 2018 State Rankings: Indecision in the Peach State

Five storylines to track with the release of the updated 2018 state rankings.

 • Woody Wommack
Where will the Buckeyes turn at defensive end?

Where will the Buckeyes turn at defensive end?

Ohio State lost big-time defensive end Brenton Cox on Wednesday evening. What are the options looking like at D-End?

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 • Marc Givler
PSU well-represented in Rivals250

PSU well-represented in Rivals250

Penn State has nine verbal commitments in the Class of 2018's penultimate edition of the Rivals250. 

 • Ryan Snyder
UPDATED: 2018 Offers Board

UPDATED: 2018 Offers Board

Check out our latest update to the 2018 Offers Board, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
R100 DE Tyreke Smith closes in on decision

R100 DE Tyreke Smith closes in on decision

Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith had fans thinking a decision was coming sooner than expected, but assured all was status quo.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Smith details Ohio State official visit

Smith details Ohio State official visit

Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith was back at Ohio State for the first time since the summer as he made his official visit.

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 • Marc Givler
Loaded visitor list for the Penn State showdown

Loaded visitor list for the Penn State showdown

Urban Meyer and Ohio State will see one of the stronger groups of visitors in recent memory this weekend.

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 • Marc Givler
Big Ten spotlight: Top position needs as NSD approaches

Big Ten spotlight: Top position needs as NSD approaches

The Buckeyes still need to address the OT position as National Signing Day nears. How do things stand in the Big Ten?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Tyreke Smith witnesses wild Penn State win

Tyreke Smith witnesses wild Penn State win

Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith was one of the highest profile recruiting visitors at Saturday's White Out at Penn State.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Smith impressed by USC visit

Smith impressed by USC visit

After his official visit to USC, Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith says he feels like a member of the Trojan family.

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 • Chris Swanson
Midwest Spotlight: Biggest official visits of September

Midwest Spotlight: Biggest official visits of September

Five trips that were critical to these five elite Midwest prospects, and why.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith continues progression

Rivals100 DE Tyreke Smith continues progression

Rivals.com analyst Josh Helmholdt breaks down Rivals100 defensive end Tyreke Smith.

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 • Rivals.com
Midwest weekend review: Standout performances from top prospects

Midwest weekend review: Standout performances from top prospects

Several top Midwest prospects shined in action over the weekend, but a relatively unheralded SEC commit stole the show.

 • Josh Helmholdt
AP Poll: Key recruiting targets for top four teams

AP Poll: Key recruiting targets for top four teams

See which prospects could make or break recruiting classes for the top four teams in the latest AP Poll.

 • Adam Friedman
Tyreke Smith sets all five official visits

Tyreke Smith sets all five official visits

Rivals100 defensive end Tyreke Smith has scheduled his five official visits, and the first one is coming up this weekend

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

A complete guide to USC targets listed in the new 2018 Rivals100.

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 • Chris Swanson
2018 Rivals100 Released

2018 Rivals100 Released

Multiple Nittany Lion commits moved up in the latest Rivals100. Learn more!

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 update: Risers and Sliders

Rivals100 update: Risers and Sliders

Numerous summer showcases produced big moves in the latest release of the Rivals100 rankings.

 • Mike Farrell
Buckeye State Battles

Buckeye State Battles

Does USC have a realistic shot with Jackson Carman and other top targets in the state of Ohio? We examine the odds.

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 • Chris Swanson
Video: Tyreke Smith from the Rivals Challenge

Video: Tyreke Smith from the Rivals Challenge

Ohio State defensive end target Tyreke Smith has been on a tear this off-season on the camp circuit.

 • Marc Givler
Preview: Lasch Bash List

Preview: Lasch Bash List

PSU's annual Lasch Bash is right around the corner and we've already confirmed over 30 prospects that plan to attend!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Four-Star Ohio Defensive End Tyreke Smith Does Not Include U-M In Top Five

Four-Star Ohio Defensive End Tyreke Smith Does Not Include U-M In Top Five

Michigan target Cleveland Heights High four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith has eliminated the Wolverines.

 • Austin Fox
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Defensive line

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Defensive line

Dennis Briggs bumped his stock up with a strong performance in Indy. Who else impressed along the defensive line?

 • Staff
PSU Hosts Four-Star DL Wednesday

PSU Hosts Four-Star DL Wednesday

Penn State is hosting one of its top overall targets for an unofficial visit Wednesday in DT Tyreke Smith.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest predictions

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest predictions

Where will the top Midwest prospects at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge end up?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Bearcats Still In Mix For Rivals250 DL Smith?

Bearcats Still In Mix For Rivals250 DL Smith?

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rivals250 DE Tyreke Smith has visits coming starting this weekend. Will Cincinnati be one of them?

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 • BearcatReport.com
Tyreke Smith ready to explore his California connections

Tyreke Smith ready to explore his California connections

Four-star Ohio DE Tyreke Smith spent most of his childhood in California. He plans to visit UCLA and USC next month.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
The Finishing Touch: '18 Defensive Line

The Finishing Touch: '18 Defensive Line

While a few positions - quarterback, running back, tight end - are basically complete, the Nittany Lions still have few

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 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linemen

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linemen

Several of the nation's top offensive and defensive linemen impressed at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Nick Krueger
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest spotlight

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Midwest spotlight

Stoops' departure from OU not hurting Sooners yet and more Midwest notes from Indianapolis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Evaluating the 34 R100 players who went to Indy, plus recruiting predictions and more impressions from the event.

 • Mike Farrell
BGI Content Wrap-Up: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

BGI Content Wrap-Up: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

Links to all BGI's content from the Rivals Five-Star Challenge

 • David McKinney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the best of the best from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals250 DE has deep California ties

Rivals250 DE has deep California ties

Rivals250 DE Tyreke Smith could return to his home state of California to play for the USC Trojans.

 • Kelly Quinlan
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: St. Brown leads award winners

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: St. Brown leads award winners

Amon-Ra St. Brown had an excellent day at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, leading the event's award winners.

 • Adam Gorney
Smith sees a lot to like about Nittany Lions

Smith sees a lot to like about Nittany Lions

Cleveland Heights (Ohio) defensive end Tyreke Smith has been hearing plenty from Penn State's staff.

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 • Marc Givler
Mind of Mike: Morning thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mind of Mike: Morning thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell weighs in with his takeaways from the morning session of the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Visits on deck for Tyreke Smith

Visits on deck for Tyreke Smith

Ohio defensive end Tyreke Smith will stay busy with visits this summer, including a return trip to Columbus soon.

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 • Marc Givler
LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

The Rivals team is live in Indianapolis talking to all the prospects arriving at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Staff
Rivals Five-Star Challenge Will Feature Plenty Of Notre Dame Flavor

Rivals Five-Star Challenge Will Feature Plenty Of Notre Dame Flavor

An in-depth look at the Notre Dame commits and targets that will participate in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Corey Bodden, David McKinney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Will Trevor Lawrence be the best five-star QB in Indy? That will be one of many storylines to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
USC targets attending the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

USC targets attending the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

A complete list of USC targets attending the upcoming Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Chris Swanson
Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Penn State, Ohio State will be keeping a close eye on the event in Indianapolis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Video: Tyreke Smith Talks Michigan, Greg Mattison, California Ties, More

Video: Tyreke Smith Talks Michigan, Greg Mattison, California Ties, More

Michigan target Tyreke Smith got a chance to see the staff in action at one of the first satellite camps of the summer.

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 • Brandon Brown
USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC has plenty of targets listed in the new Rivals250.

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 • Chris Swanson
Three Irish Commits Make Updated Rivals250

Three Irish Commits Make Updated Rivals250

A look at the Notre Dame commits and targets in the latest Rivals250

 • David McKinney
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than three dozen 2018 prospects, such as Tyreke Smith, have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 9-10 in Indianapolis. Here is the latest roster.

 • Rivals.com
All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Defensive linemen

All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Defensive linemen

The Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series has concluded all of its regional stops. Here are the best defensive linemen.

 • Chad Simmons
Five up in Ohio

Five up in Ohio

We're highlighting five Ohio prospects who have impressed this spring on the camp circuit.

 • Marc Givler
Prospects question how early signing period will benefit them

Prospects question how early signing period will benefit them

While a new signing period in December appears to be on the way, prospects aren't necessarily all that excited for it.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Predictions on top prospects

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Predictions on top prospects

Where is Michael Dowell and other top prospects from Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus headed? Here are some predictions.

 • Josh Helmholdt