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Three-Point Stance: Big Ten transfers, assistant coaches, key ACC players

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten transfers, assistant coaches, key ACC players

Michigan State came up big in the transfer portal again. Jalen Berger from Wisconsin was one of the team's additions.

 • Mike Farrell
Cowan mentored by Crimson Tide Alpha Dogs

Cowan mentored by Crimson Tide Alpha Dogs

VanDarius Cowan arrives in Tuscaloosa in two weeks.  He talks a lot of his preparation for UA football.

 • Andrew Bone
Raiding the state: Florida

Raiding the state: Florida

Who is fighting off Florida's Big Three to land some big-time talent? We look at schools invading the Sunshine State.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Linebackers

Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Linebackers

Jim Harbaugh pulled in a powerful LB duo on National Signing Day. Who else did the same?

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

The SEC dominated linebacker recruiting in the 2017 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Commitment Issues Podcast: Iowa, Alabama, Oklahoma, TCU, more

Commitment Issues Podcast: Iowa, Alabama, Oklahoma, TCU, more

The Rivals.com trio is back with the Commitment Issues Podcast looking at a variety of hot topics in recruiting and CFB.

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
AP Top 25 Breakdown: How the top five teams are doing in recruiting

AP Top 25 Breakdown: How the top five teams are doing in recruiting

It should come as no surprise that the top five teams in the latest AP Top 25 are succeeding on the recruiting trail.

 • Adam Friedman
ACC breakdown: Key recruiting visits for each school

ACC breakdown: Key recruiting visits for each school

Here are the top prospects each ACC team has already hosted this season and where that team stands with the players.

 • Adam Friedman
4-star attends opener: UM working hard to sway him from 'Bama

4-star attends opener: UM working hard to sway him from 'Bama

'Bama commit VanDarius Cowan was in the recruiting section for UM's opener and he has good and bad news for Cane fans.

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 • Matt Shodell
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like LB Markail Benton, for the class of 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take two examines some of the pressing storylines in college football, including the pressure facing Penn State.

 • Adam Gorney
Cowan goes to work in Tuscaloosa

Cowan goes to work in Tuscaloosa

Alabama commitment puts on his recruiting hat.

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 • Andrew Bone
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linebackers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top linebackers

See which linebackers shined the brightest at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Adam Gorney
All-Farrell Five-Star Challenge team: Defense

All-Farrell Five-Star Challenge team: Defense

DB Lamont Wade and some other defenders put on a show at the Georgia Dome.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Five-Star Challenge turns prospects into recruiters

Five-Star Challenge turns prospects into recruiters

Player-on-player recruiting is as much a part of elite camps as go routes, and the Five-Star Challenge is no different.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-Star Challenge: Ten programs that should be watching closely

Five-Star Challenge: Ten programs that should be watching closely

All eyes will be on the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge this week, but some teams should be paying extra close attention.

 • Adam Gorney
From recruit to recruiter

From recruit to recruiter

New Alabama commitment VanDarius Cowan will target major prospects to join the Crimson Tide.

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 • Andrew Bone
The week in commits: 4/11

The week in commits: 4/11

Here is a recap of the 29 commits to Power Five programs over the last week.

 • Rivals.com
Alabama flips Rivals100 LB

Alabama flips Rivals100 LB

Vandarius Cowan flipped his commitment on Saturday.

 • Andrew Bone
Cowan surprised by USC offer

Cowan surprised by USC offer

Vandarius Cowan is committed to Florida State but a scholarship offer from USC has him considering a visit out West.

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 • Chris Swanson
Inside the numbers: Trends in the Southeast

Inside the numbers: Trends in the Southeast

Rivals takes an inside the numbers look at ACC and SEC recruiting. Will Florida State maintain its fast pace in 2017?

 • Rob Cassidy
Canes pushing for FSU commit

Canes pushing for FSU commit

This Florida State commitment is talking with Mark Richt and is impressed. So does UM have a shot? Read on.

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 • Matt Shodell
RCS Miami: Top defensive performers

RCS Miami: Top defensive performers

The top defensive performers from RCS Miami include commits from OU, Florida State and Miami.

 • Rob Cassidy
RCS Miami: Tigers, Tide, Canes and more could capitalize

RCS Miami: Tigers, Tide, Canes and more could capitalize

RCS: Miami produced several pieces of recruiting news for programs like Alabama, Florida, FSU, Miami and others.

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 • Rob Cassidy
Florida State Commit Vandarius Cowan Plans To Visit Notre Dame, Again

Florida State Commit Vandarius Cowan Plans To Visit Notre Dame, Again

MIAMI — Vandarius Cowan is committed to Florida State, but a return visit to Notre Dame is in the works.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Video interviews from the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

Video interviews from the Rivals Camp Series in Miami

MIAMI -- Prospects dish the latest on their recruitment at the Rivals Camp Series Presented by Under Armour.  

 • Staff
Cane coach visits four 2017 recruits

Cane coach visits four 2017 recruits

Hurricane coaches aren't just focusing on 2016 with the dead period ending. Thomas Brown met with these 4 2017 prospects today. How did it go? Read on

 • CaneSport.com
2017 LB Cowan explains why hes back with FSU

2017 LB Cowan explains why hes back with FSU

Although he is a junior, Rivals100 linebacker Vandarius Cowan knows FSU is the place for him. He recommitted to FSU on Tuesday after visiting other sc

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 • Michael Langston
4-star former FSU commit has UM in top 5

4-star former FSU commit has UM in top 5

This 4-star recruit and former Florida State commitment says he says he has a high interest in Miami even though the Canes currently are seeking a new

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 • Matt Shodell
Whos winning Florida

Whos winning Florida

Sam Bruce is one of 31 Florida recruits committed to Miami in 2016 and 2017, which has the Canes winning the state for now.

 • Jason Howell
Cowan Will Visit Notre Dame, Again

Cowan Will Visit Notre Dame, Again

Vandarius Cowan is committed to Florida State, but he remains a top target for Notre Dame.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Notebook: Stars gather at SoFla HS Media Day

Notebook: Stars gather at SoFla HS Media Day

Sam Bruce remains solid to Miami but plans on taking four visits. Rob Cassidy has more on Bruce and others from SoFla media day.

 • Rob Cassidy
Dawgs battle for Noles commit

Dawgs battle for Noles commit

Georgia made a strong video pitch to Rivals100 outside linebacker Vandarius Cowan. The Florida State commit told us what it would take to flip to the

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 • Trent Smallwood
Dawg Night morning analysis

Dawg Night morning analysis

The morning session of Dawg Night is over and UGASports.com recruiting analyst Jake Reuse breaks down what he saw inside this report.

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 • Jake Reuse
FSU commit visits AU

FSU commit visits AU

2017 Rivals100 linebacker Vandarius Cowan says he's solid to in-state Florida State, but the Palm Beach Gardens four-star junior was in Auburn on Frid

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Ten teams off to fast starts for 2017

Ten teams off to fast starts for 2017

Ohio State is one of 10 teams off to a fast start with its 2017 class, thanks in large part to five-star OT Josh Myers.

 • Jason Howell
Cowan To Give Irish A Look

Cowan To Give Irish A Look

Just a week after committing to Florida State, rising junior linebacker Vandarius Cowan was at the Irish Invasion.

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 • Andrew Ivins
The Roadies: Florida State Camp

The Roadies: Florida State Camp

Rob Cassidy hands out award to the top players at Florida State's camps, including Rivals250 defensive back Nigel Knott.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida State Camp: Top Performers

Florida State Camp: Top Performers

Nigel Knott handled nearly every WR he covered during the first two days of Florida State's Jimbo Fisher Football Camp.

 • Rob Cassidy
2017 linebacker Vandarius Cowan commits to FSU

2017 linebacker Vandarius Cowan commits to FSU

Florida State landed commitment No. 4 for the 2017 class during the second day of the Jimbo Fisher Football Camp. Vandarius Cowan of Palm Beach Garden

 • Michael Langston
Florida State team camp: Recruiting notes

Florida State team camp: Recruiting notes

Rivals.com's Rob Cassidy attended Florida State's camp on Wednesday and has the latest on recruits such as Rahshaun Smith.

 • Rob Cassidy
From The Road: Vandarius Cowan

From The Road: Vandarius Cowan

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High 2017 defensive end Vandarius Cowan will visit Notre Dame this summer.

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 • Andrew Ivins