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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Five-Star Checkup: Classes of 2018, 2019

Five-Star Checkup: Classes of 2018, 2019

Bo Nix committed to Auburn, but the QB's college career didn't really take off until he transferred to Oregon.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

Cooper Kupp surprised Rivals - and almost every coach in the country - by becoming one of the NFL's best receivers.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett was ranked No. 19 in the 2020 Rivals250.

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

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
ACC Week: Five players who need bounceback seasons

ACC Week: Five players who need bounceback seasons

After missing the 2020 season Justyn Ross has been cleared to play. Clemson hopes he can return to form.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
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
Mind of Mike: Will Muschamp's time is up at South Carolina

Mind of Mike: Will Muschamp's time is up at South Carolina

Where did South Carolina go wrong with Will Muschamp?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: A transfer QB will win Heisman for 4th straight year

Fact or Fiction: A transfer QB will win Heisman for 4th straight year

Other topics up for discussion include Zamir White's five-star billing and Peyton Page's commitment to Clemson.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Louisville will sorely miss offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. Clemson, meanwhile, seems to be set at most positions.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Lovasea Carroll is the latest example of Georgia's success in recruiting the state of Florida.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft 2021: Top 10 players, 10 more to watch

NFL Draft 2021: Top 10 players, 10 more to watch

At this point, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence projects as the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: SEC power ranks; top 10 DEs; comparisons

Three-Point Stance: SEC power ranks; top 10 DEs; comparisons

Mike Farrell highlights the power lifters and singles out the weaklings in the SEC.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
LSU-Clemson: The five-stars that will compete for a national title

LSU-Clemson: The five-stars that will compete for a national title

Trevor Lawrence is one of 18 five-stars that will be on the field Monday as LSU and Clemson compete for the title.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 46-50

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 46-50

Mike Farrell begins his annual countdown of the nation's top college football players.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

Jake Fromm's recruitment came down to Alabama and Georgia.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-Decade: Ranking the top DEs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top DEs from the 2010s

Here’s how we rank the top defensive ends of the decade based on how good they were out of high school.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Transfer portal players worth watching

Rivals Roundtable: Transfer portal players worth watching

Antonio Alfano - for one - is a player with a ton of upside who could have a great career at Colorado.

 â€¢ Staff
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class

Chase Young is on track to be a top-five pick in next year's NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 26-30

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 26-30

Some big-time playmakers appear on this segment of Mike Farrell's countdown.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Looking ahead to Week 1 in the ACC

College Fantasy Football: Looking ahead to Week 1 in the ACC

College fantasy football owners should consider playing Emeka Emezie in Week 1.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 26-30

Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 26-30

This group includes standouts from the Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and ACC.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: How does Foreman stack up with top DEs?

Rivals Rankings Week: How does Foreman stack up with top DEs?

How does Korey Foreman stack up compared to his top-ranked predecessors?

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Best of Dabo: Swinney's highest-rated recruits over the years

Best of Dabo: Swinney's highest-rated recruits over the years

D.J. Uigalelei is the Clemson coach's latest big get. Here's a look at others during his tenure.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

South Carolina has produced 10 five-star prospects, including Jadeveon Clowney.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five big DE questions heading in to 2019 season

Five big DE questions heading in to 2019 season

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa heads into the 2019 season as one of the nation's top defensive ends.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Replacing the Stars: Who can fill some big shoes next season?

Replacing the Stars: Who can fill some big shoes next season?

Oklahoma, for one, will be trying to fill the void Kyler Murray left.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

We return to Role Playing to look at the defensive side of the football and provide some comparisons.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Woody Wommack
ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Clemson leads the way here, as Dabo Swinney has recruited 15 five-stars for play for him in the past four cycles.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown begins with Nos. 13-15

Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown begins with Nos. 13-15

Our annual look at the nation's best freshmen begins with an elite DB, a great DL and a surprise QB.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Take Two: Who leads for Palmetto State's next great DE?

Take Two: Who leads for Palmetto State's next great DE?

Clemson and South Carolina are both vying for Jordan Burch. Which program has the best chance to keep him in-state?

 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Chad Simmons
How five-star DEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star DEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

There's plenty of talent in this group - including Nick Bosa, who could be the top pick in the next NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: How Clemson, Pitt match up in recruiting

ACC Spotlight: How Clemson, Pitt match up in recruiting

Clemson has all the recruiting numbers on its side, but can Pitt make those statistics moot in the championship game?

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher from 2018 class?

Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher from 2018 class?

With their freshman season nearly in the books, which players seem to have deserved even loftier rankings?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: The top five from the 2018 class

Five-Star Checkup: The top five from the 2018 class

Four of the top five players from the 2018 class saw significant time in their first college games.

 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Sleeper defenders, '18 vs. '19, Bill Polian

Three-Point Stance: Sleeper defenders, '18 vs. '19, Bill Polian

Three-star defenders that could surprise; comparing the 2018 and 2019 classes; Bill Polian is wrong about Lamar Jackson.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 ACC signees fit best in their new college systems?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
One vs. One: Comparing top DLs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top DLs from 2017, 2018 classes

Time for the elite players along the defensive line to go head-to-head - with final verdicts from Mike Farrell.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

Miami, Clemson and Florida State lead the way with three classes that rank in the top 10 nationally.

 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Signing a No. 1 player in a state is always tough. Signing five of them, like Clemson and USC did, is astounding.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Which 2018 class has the makings of a title contender?

Rival Views: Which 2018 class has the makings of a title contender?

Which 2018 recruiting class will serve as the foundation for a national title run in the future?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Which five-star defender could go No. 1 overall?

Rival Views: Which five-star defender could go No. 1 overall?

Does five-star Eyabi Anoma have what it takes to be a No. 1 overall draft pick?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Who is best pure pass rusher in 2018 class?

Rival Views: Who is best pure pass rusher in 2018 class?

There are plenty of candidates from a deep DL class in 2018.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Led by Trevor Lawrence, the 2018 pro-style quarterback class was the second-best in the last five recruiting cycles.

 â€¢ Nick Krueger
Final 2018 state rankings produce intriguing developments

Final 2018 state rankings produce intriguing developments

Texas, Florida, Georgia and California are among the states with some interesting stories of note.

 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Running back Maurice Washington and defensive end Malik Langham made big jumps up the position rankings.

 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Why Trevor Lawrence made the 2018 cycle easy; ranking all the five-stars by bust factor; the safest five-star.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Update: Nine new five-stars

Rivals100 Update: Nine new five-stars

The latest Rivals100 for the 2018 class has been released, featuring nine new five-stars and three QBs in the top four.

 â€¢ 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.

 â€¢ Staff
Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

After following practices all week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, here are the Gorney Awards.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Army Bowl Analysis: Clemson's five-star DL Xavier Thomas

Army Bowl Analysis: Clemson's five-star DL Xavier Thomas

Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney explains why Xavier Thomas is not disappointing this week at the Army Bowl.

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 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Who has been most impressive?

Army Bowl: Who has been most impressive?

Woody Wommack talks to prospects at the Army Bowl to find out which players have been the most impressive thus far.

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 â€¢ David Berry
Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Trevor Lawrence is making Clemson fans excited for the future at the Army Bowl.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Day 2 practice news and notes

Army Bowl: Day 2 practice news and notes

Patrick Surtain lived up to his five-star status, plus the OL-DL matchups were quite spirited in San Antonio.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl Day 2: Team East OL vs. DL 1on1s

Army Bowl Day 2: Team East OL vs. DL 1on1s

The East squad goes one on one in OL vs. DL reps during day two of the practice in San Antonio.Prospects

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 â€¢ David Berry
Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

The Army Bowl will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these five programs should be especially attentive.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Ten can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign early

Ten can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign early

Trevor Lawrence is one of 10 can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign in the early period.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals100 Update: Four new five-stars, QBs remain on top

Rivals100 Update: Four new five-stars, QBs remain on top

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 has been released, featuring four new five-stars and a pair of star QBs.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff update: Top 4 teams' recruiting priorities

College Football Playoff update: Top 4 teams' recruiting priorities

What positions and players are Alabama, Clemson, Miami and Oklahoma targeting?

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
IMG Breakdown: Clemson commit Xavier Thomas

IMG Breakdown: Clemson commit Xavier Thomas

Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell breaks down Clemson commit Xavier Thomas' senior year performance for 5-0 IMG Academy.

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 â€¢ Rivals.com
ACC spotlight: Inside the recruiting numbers

ACC spotlight: Inside the recruiting numbers

Miami is on track for its first top-five class since 2008; FSU is playing with fire at QB; ACC pulling its weight.

 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Business decision pays off for five-star Xavier Thomas

Business decision pays off for five-star Xavier Thomas

Five-star defensive end Xavier Thomas talks about why he chose Clemson over South Carolina.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Florida spotlight: Most talented high schools

Florida spotlight: Most talented high schools

The talent level at these five Florida high schools is off the charts.

 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Playoff picks, Heisman odds, 2018 contributors

Three-Point Stance: Playoff picks, Heisman odds, 2018 contributors

Mike Farrell makes his national title prediction, offers his own Heisman odds and more in today's Three-Point Stance.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals100 update: QBs fighting for top spot, new five-stars

Rivals100 update: QBs fighting for top spot, new five-stars

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 has been released, and two five-star QBs are competing for the No. 1 spot.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
IMG Academy: Future superstars from today's roster

IMG Academy: Future superstars from today's roster

IMG Academy is loaded again. Here is a look at five players who could crack a future IMG All-Time list.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

The sky isn't falling at Florida State; Kentucky's strong run; the country's top 1-2 in-state recruiting punches.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Venables takes on leading recruiting role

Venables takes on leading recruiting role

Clemson commit Jake Venables says there's a fine line between being friends with recruits and pushing for the Tigers.

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 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Twitter Tuesday: Milton to Michigan, SEC East, Clemson's 2018 class

Twitter Tuesday: Milton to Michigan, SEC East, Clemson's 2018 class

The debut of #TwitterTuesday football mailbag breaks down Joe Milton's commitment, Clemson recruiting and more.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Oregon's huge weekend; Michigan's draft success

Three-point stance: Oregon's huge weekend; Michigan's draft success

Oregon went from cold to red-shot on the recruiting trail in one head-spinning weekend.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Miami is on fire, Georgia is not, and reviewing the projected busts from last year's NFL Draft.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
ACC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

ACC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

Miami and Clemson are on fire, but a third team making noise on the recruiting trail will surprise you.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman and Rob Cassidy
ACC breakdown: Recruiting streaks to follow for 2018 class

ACC breakdown: Recruiting streaks to follow for 2018 class

Several significant recruiting streaks in the ACC are on the line in the 2018 cycle.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman, Rob Cassidy
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.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Protecting borders; top defenses; No. 1 pick

Three-point stance: Protecting borders; top defenses; No. 1 pick

Some Southern states have been open to poaching. Also, next year's top five defenses.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Impact commits, Clemson's elite status

Three-Point Stance: Impact commits, Clemson's elite status

Which commitments stand out after a three-week flurry? Plus, Clemson just keeps on rising, and fast starts to 2019.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Commits of the week: Power Five pledges, April 3-9

Commits of the week: Power Five pledges, April 3-9

There were 27 commitments to Power Five programs last week, headlined by Clemson five-star Xavier Thomas.

 â€¢ Rivals.com
X Factor

X Factor

Just when it seems like things can't get any better in Clemson, they get better. Meanwhile in Columbia ...

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 â€¢ Larry Williams
In His Words: 5-star Xavier Thomas

In His Words: 5-star Xavier Thomas

We've got additional details on 5-star Xavier Thomas and his commitment to Clemson following our weekend conversation.

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 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Analysis: Clemson lands five-star DL Xavier Thomas

Analysis: Clemson lands five-star DL Xavier Thomas

Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell breaks down Xavier Thomas' commitment.

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 â€¢ Rivals.com
SEC breakdown: Top needs in the 2018 class

SEC breakdown: Top needs in the 2018 class

See how and where SEC programs might look to address needs in the 2018 recruiting class.

 â€¢ Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Xavier Thomas and Zion Williamson connect

Xavier Thomas and Zion Williamson connect

Two five-star prospects in different sports, Xavier Thomas and Zion Williamson, have discussed South Carolina.

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 â€¢ Chris Clark
USC Five-Star Target Tracker

USC Five-Star Target Tracker

USC's 2018 class currently has two different five-star prospects in it. How many more five-stars can the Trojans sign?

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 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Top recruiting targets for reigning conference champions

Top recruiting targets for reigning conference champions

The reigning Power 5 champions should have strong recruiting years in 2018. These targets are particularly important.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
ACC Breakdown: 2018 class update

ACC Breakdown: 2018 class update

A pair of Florida-based schools are off to fast starts in 2018 recruiting. See how the entire ACC conference stacks up.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

Kelvin Joseph is LSU's most notable commit to date. We go team-by-team through the conference.

 â€¢ Woody Wommack and Chad Simmons
Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Will Miami re-emerge as a recruiting power? Will Florida land a five-star? See some early 2018 recruiting predictions.

 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
5-star DE Xavier Thomas insists he has no leader, reiterates Dec. decision

5-star DE Xavier Thomas insists he has no leader, reiterates Dec. decision

Xavier Thomas took to social media to clarity his commitment status.

 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Despite home-state pull, FSU still in picture for 5-star DE Thomas

Despite home-state pull, FSU still in picture for 5-star DE Thomas

No. 1 DE Xavier Thomas is 'very interested in Florida State.' Could the 'Noles knock off Clemson & South Carolina?

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 â€¢ Michael Langston
Three-Point Stance: What's next for Ole Miss; Miami; position battles

Three-Point Stance: What's next for Ole Miss; Miami; position battles

What's next for Hugh Freeze and Ole Miss? Mike Farrell previews the difficult road ahead for the Rebels.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Class of 2018 Rivals100 update: New five-stars, same No. 1

Class of 2018 Rivals100 update: New five-stars, same No. 1

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 includes five new five-star prospects but a familiar name at No. 1.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
USC out-of-state targets to know

USC out-of-state targets to know

Our staff lists recruits in the 2018 class located outside of California that every USC fan should know.

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 â€¢ TrojanSports.com
Breaking down five key Alabama/Clemson recruiting battles

Breaking down five key Alabama/Clemson recruiting battles

Alabama and Clemson will be competing for several 2018 stars. Here are five battles to watch.

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Three-point stance: Observations from Future 50

Three-point stance: Observations from Future 50

The Future 50 was loaded with talent at the Under Armour All-America Game. Here are Mike Farrell's observations.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Defensive standouts from Future 50

Rivals Daily Dozen: Defensive standouts from Future 50

Multiple five-star defensive players backed up the hype with strong performances at the UA Future 50.

 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Future 50: Xavier Thomas eyeing South Carolina, Clemson

Future 50: Xavier Thomas eyeing South Carolina, Clemson

Mike Farrell talks with 2018 five-star defensive end Xavier Thomas.

 â€¢ David Berry
Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

The (lack of) solution to skipping bowls, Pac-12 coaching grades and 2017 vs. 2018 player comps.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell