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Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Nick Saban's recruiting run at Alabama will be very, very difficult to top.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a surprising top-15 pick in last week's NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

The opening round of the NFL Draft is in the books. Adam Gorney gives his grade for each pick.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 8 Nolan Smith

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 8 Nolan Smith

Nolan Smith, yet another Rivals Camp Series alum, was ranked as a five-star LB in the 2019 class and No. 2 overall.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 3 Will Anderson

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 3 Will Anderson

Alabama defensive end Will Anderson was a five-star and ranked No. 22 in the 2020 Rivals250.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Three-Point Stance: Misguided Prime, Dylan Raiola, Peach State's talent

Deion Sanders' recent comments regarding the parents of quarterbacks missed the mark.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young could be the first quarterback selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
How the SEC's best players would be rated in Madden

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

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

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

SEC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Texas A&M leads our rankings of the starting lineups in the SEC.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Defense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Defense

Bryan Bresee should be one of the top players on a formidable Clemson defense.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

Jordan Addison, who won the Biletnikoff Award following the 2021 season, could be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Top 10 defensive ends in college football entering 2022 season

Top 10 defensive ends in college football entering 2022 season

Will Anderson headlines a talented crop of defensive ends heading into the 2022 football season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State OL Harry Miller is a hero

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State OL Harry Miller is a hero

Miller has chosen to retire from football after writing about his battles with mental illness.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 transfers, top defenders, coach fits

Three-Point Stance: Pac-12 transfers, top defenders, coach fits

The addition of Caleb Williams gives USC the top transfer class in the Pac-12.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, SEC transfers, key five-stars

Three-Point Stance: Caleb Williams, SEC transfers, key five-stars

Caleb Williams announced in early January his intention to transfer from Oklahoma.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, All-Americans, NFL QBs

Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, All-Americans, NFL QBs

Jim Harbaugh led Michigan to the Big Ten title this past season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will be tough to beat for Treyaun Webb

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will be tough to beat for Treyaun Webb

The four-star all-purpose back is coming off a visit to Georgia this past weekend.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Alabama, Ohio State lead early preseason top 10 for 2022

Alabama, Ohio State lead early preseason top 10 for 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be in a familiar position entering the 2022 season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell's All-American Teams: Defense

Farrell's All-American Teams: Defense

Aidan Hutchinson was a Heisman runner-up and the heart and soul of the Michigan defense.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Cincinnati can stay within two TDs of Alabama

Fact or Fiction: Cincinnati can stay within two TDs of Alabama

Oddsmakers have set the line at about 14 points. Will the Bearcats cover that spread?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 1-10

Farrell 50: Nos. 1-10

Mike Farrell's countdown of the best players in college football concludes with four QBs in the top 10.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

Georgia leads the way with 17 former five-star prospects, including linebacker Nolan Smith.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on Under Armour All-America standouts

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest on Under Armour All-America standouts

Five-star Devon Campbell is set to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game on Sunday.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

SEC Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy after an incredible 2021 season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Bailey Zappe should have been invited to New York City

Fact or Fiction: Bailey Zappe should have been invited to New York City

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe finished with 5,967 passing yards in 2021.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2022 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2022 rankings

National recruiting director Adam Gorney goes position-by-position on the new Rivals250.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should earn a fifth star in latest 2022 refresh?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should earn a fifth star in latest 2022 refresh?

Four-star Jeremiah Alexander is ranked No. 30 in the 2022 Rivals250.

 â€¢ Staff
Three-Point Stance: Teams with deceptive records, surprises, Frankenstein

Three-Point Stance: Teams with deceptive records, surprises, Frankenstein

Hendon Hooker and the Tennessee Volunteers have played better than their 5-5 record would indicate.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 6-10

Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 6-10

Mike Farrell's countdown of college football's top players rolls on with four defensive aces and an elite receiver.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest after last weekend's visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest after last weekend's visits

CJ Heard Jr., a 2024 DB, enjoyed seeing Florida State put up a fight against Notre Dame.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Farrell's Predictions: Preseason All-America Team

Farrell's Predictions: Preseason All-America Team

Chris Olave will headline an impressive Ohio State offensive attack this season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
How the SEC's best players would be rated in Madden

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

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

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Countdown of top CFB players rolls on with Nos. 16-20

Farrell 50: Countdown of top CFB players rolls on with Nos. 16-20

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris leads this group of top college football players.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Making the Case: Four finalists for Enai White

Making the Case: Four finalists for Enai White

The four-star defensive dynamo has trimmed his list to Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Texas A&M.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Pick Your Poison: Nolan Smith vs. William Anderson

Pick Your Poison: Nolan Smith vs. William Anderson

Player vs. player comparisons are always fun to debate and in Pick Your Poison, I take two of the top players in the

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: TJ Finley will choose Auburn

Fact or Fiction: TJ Finley will choose Auburn

LSU quarterback transfer TJ Finley is expected to announce his decision on Monday.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Jim Harbaugh's seat is the hottest in college football

Fact or Fiction: Jim Harbaugh's seat is the hottest in college football

Jim Harbaugh now has to make his second defensive coordinator of the 2020-21 offseason.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Transfers, freshmen LBs, NFL Draft value picks

Three-Point Stance: Transfers, freshmen LBs, NFL Draft value picks

Alan Bowman's move to Michigan was one of several notable Transfer Portal decisions in recent days.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Iowa State running back Breece Hall earns Breakout Player of the Year honors from Mike Farrell.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
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.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

The top three true freshmen in the nation all played in the SEC.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Grading the active 5-star DEs in college football

Grading the active 5-star DEs in college football

Brenton Cox has come into his own after transferring from Georgia to Florida.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Hot seat talk, fab freshmen, surprising teams

Three-Point Stance: Hot seat talk, fab freshmen, surprising teams

Tom Herman could be on the hot seat after a disappointing start to the season.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Najee Harris is one of 12 former five-star prospects on Alabama's roster.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
3-2-1: What we're looking at as Alabama opens fall camp

3-2-1: What we're looking at as Alabama opens fall camp

Football is finally back in Alabama. Today we break down what we are looking at as the Crimson Tide opens fall camp.

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 â€¢ Tony Tsoukalas
NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is expected to be the second pick in the NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which SEC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Ask Farrell: Which SEC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Alabama QB Bryce Young is just one of many players Farrell thinks will make an impact in the talent-laden conference.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which '21 DEs stand out, who might still emerge?

Ask Farrell: Which '21 DEs stand out, who might still emerge?

The 2021 class seems loaded at the top and packed with potential for plenty of movement in the rankings.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

No SEC-bound tight end fits with his future program better than five-star Arik Gilbert.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Best 1-2 punch in 2020: Defensive players

Best 1-2 punch in 2020: Defensive players

Clemson is bringing a powerful pair of defensive linemen in Myles Murphy and Bryan Bresee.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Comparing 2020 to 2019, top returning RBs

Three-Point Stance: Comparing 2020 to 2019, top returning RBs

Mike Farrell looks at the top returning running backs in today's Three-Point Stance.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Bryan Bresee led Clemson's haul, and then the SEC had the next top four classes at DL.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
Top 25 recruiters for 2020

Top 25 recruiters for 2020

These assistants don't always work in the spotlight, but they have a profound effect on the success of their programs.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Five-star Bryce Young is the top-ranked prospect in the state of California.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Rivals250 released: What were the biggest debates, decisions?

Rivals250 released: What were the biggest debates, decisions?

The final Rivals250 for the 2020 class is in the books. Our recruiting analysts talk about the debates and discussions.

 â€¢ Rivals.com
Ask Farrell: How will William Anderson and Gervon Dexter fare in SEC?

Ask Farrell: How will William Anderson and Gervon Dexter fare in SEC?

William Anderson and Gervon Dexter both impressed in all-star settings earlier this month.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees four new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees four new five-stars

The final Rivals100 for the 2020 class welcomes four new five-stars to the mix.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mike Farrell weighs in on the final update to the 2020 Rivals100.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

The roster features standouts from the UA All-America Game and the All-American Bowl, including QB Bryce Young.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

From day one, North Carolina signee Joshua Downs made an impression. Who else made the list?

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Fancy Feet. Lunch Pail. The Snuggie. Analyst Adam Gorney hands out these awards, and more, from the All-American Bowl.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

We look at seven teams should be very pleased by the performances of their future players in San Antonio all week.

 â€¢ Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

All-American Bowl: Whose stock is on the move after Saturday

D.J. Uiagalelei had a standout performance Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

Bryce Young was nearly flawless Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All eyes were on William Anderson during Wednesday's All-American Bowl practice.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
All-American Bowl: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

All-American Bowl: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

SAN ANTONIO - Fresh video from practices at the All-American Bowl.

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 â€¢ Greg Ladky
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson set the tone early with some eye-popping plays from his safety position.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Kelee Ringo's highly-anticipated announcement is just a few days away.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Alabama Crimson Tide: Early Signing Period superlatives

Alabama Crimson Tide: Early Signing Period superlatives

A closer look at the new signees for the Crimson Tide.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss rankings debates

Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss rankings debates

The Rivals250 for the 2020 class has been released. Who did each analyst go to bat for in this cycle?

 â€¢ Rivals.com
Rival Views: Who is UGA's biggest threat for Georgia prospects?

Rival Views: Who is UGA's biggest threat for Georgia prospects?

Clemson, thanks to commitments like Myles Murphy, is a big threat to Georgia's Peach State recruiting dominance.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Chad Simmons
Alabama Crimson Tide: Anderson ready to rush the passer

Alabama Crimson Tide: Anderson ready to rush the passer

Anderson talks in-depth about his official visit.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Rankings Bubble Talk: Who is on the cusp of the Rivals100?

Rankings Bubble Talk: Who is on the cusp of the Rivals100?

Washington commit Jacobe Covington has stood out early in his high school season.

 â€¢ Staff
Alabama commitment constantly thinking about the Tide

Alabama commitment constantly thinking about the Tide

Four-star defensive end talks recent trip to Tuscaloosa.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Breaking: Four-star DE Williams Anderson commits to Alabama

Breaking: Four-star DE Williams Anderson commits to Alabama

William Anderson breaks down his commitment to Alabama here.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Previewing a big.. no.. historic weekend ahead for Georgia Tech

Previewing a big.. no.. historic weekend ahead for Georgia Tech

Everything you need to know going into the biggest weekend in recent memory at Georgia Tech, including commitment watch?

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 â€¢ Russell Johnson
BIG CAT is back

BIG CAT is back

Auburn is expecting around 35 recruits from the 2020 and 2021 classes to be on campus Saturday for BIG CAT X...

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 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Rivals250 defender relishes trip to UF: 'Everything was just organized'

Rivals250 defender relishes trip to UF: 'Everything was just organized'

Rivals250 defender William Anderson recaps his "great" trip to the University of Florida for Saturday's junior day.

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 â€¢ Corey Bender
Anderson talks recent and upcoming visits, schools he's high on and more

Anderson talks recent and upcoming visits, schools he's high on and more

William Anderson is a big-time junior in Georgia who's staying busy on the road. He gives the latest on his recruitment.

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 â€¢ Chad Simmons
Locust Grove TE details "surprise" commitment to Collins, Georgia Tech

Locust Grove TE details "surprise" commitment to Collins, Georgia Tech

Locust Grove's Billy Ward went into his visit to the Flats looking to learn about the program; he committed while there.

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 â€¢ Russell Johnson
Anderson visits Auburn again, plans to return

Anderson visits Auburn again, plans to return

Dutchtown (Ga.) defensive end William Anderson visited Auburn on Saturday and already plans to return...

 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
3-star Ga. DE adds offer: plans to visit Miami "soon"

3-star Ga. DE adds offer: plans to visit Miami "soon"

This 2020 DL is talking with Jess Simpson, has an offer, and updates the latest.

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 â€¢ Gary Ferman
UGA would give highly coveted 2020 DE Anderson 'something to think about'

UGA would give highly coveted 2020 DE Anderson 'something to think about'

Georgia hasn't joined the race for Will Anderson yet, but he's not writing them or the in-state factor off.

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 â€¢ Jake Reuse
New Virginia Tech football offer: William Anderson

New Virginia Tech football offer: William Anderson

Virginia Tech has offered Hampton (Ga.) Dutchtown 2020 defensive end William Anderson. Here's a quick look at him.

 â€¢ Tim Sullivan
A look at Vandy's 2020 DL offers

A look at Vandy's 2020 DL offers

A closer look at Vanderbilt's top 2020 DL targets

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 â€¢ Sean Williams
Auburn recruiting visitors list in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Auburn recruiting visitors list in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Auburn's home-team status in its Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game matchup against Washington provides a special privilege.

 â€¢ Ben Wolk
Auburn takes early lead for 2020 DE

Auburn takes early lead for 2020 DE

Dutchtown (Ga.) defensive end William Anderson has 26 early offers, but the one from Auburn stands out above the rest...

 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Auburn BBQ visitors list

Auburn BBQ visitors list

Auburn on Saturday will hold its second big recruiting event of the year. Which recruits are expected to attend? ...

 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Clemson a dream school for Georgia defensive end

Clemson a dream school for Georgia defensive end

What's new with this physically imposing defensive end who continues to accumulate offers after a round of 2018 visits?

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 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Georgia defensive end high on four schools

Georgia defensive end high on four schools

William Anderson is still collecting scholarship offers, but he has an eye on a mix of Big 10 and SEC programs.

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 â€¢ Rob Cassidy