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.
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.
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.
NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted
Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett was ranked No. 19 in the 2020 Rivals250.
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.
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.
Grading the active 5-star DEs in college football
Brenton Cox has come into his own after transferring from Georgia to Florida.
Mind of Mike: Will Muschamp's time is up at South Carolina
Where did South Carolina go wrong with Will Muschamp?
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs
Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three-Point Stance: SEC power ranks; top 10 DEs; comparisons
Mike Farrell highlights the power lifters and singles out the weaklings in the SEC.
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.
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 46-50
Mike Farrell begins his annual countdown of the nation's top college football players.
All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s
Jake Fromm's recruitment came down to Alabama and Georgia.
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.
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.
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020
Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.
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.
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 26-30
Some big-time playmakers appear on this segment of Mike Farrell's countdown.
College Fantasy Football: Looking ahead to Week 1 in the ACC
College fantasy football owners should consider playing Emeka Emezie in Week 1.
Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 26-30
This group includes standouts from the Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and ACC.
Rivals Rankings Week: How does Foreman stack up with top DEs?
How does Korey Foreman stack up compared to his top-ranked predecessors?
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.
Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest
South Carolina has produced 10 five-star prospects, including Jadeveon Clowney.
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.
Replacing the Stars: Who can fill some big shoes next season?
Oklahoma, for one, will be trying to fill the void Kyler Murray left.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit
Which 2018 ACC signees fit best in their new college systems?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Rival Views: Who is best pure pass rusher in 2018 class?
There are plenty of candidates from a deep DL class in 2018.
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.
Final 2018 state rankings produce intriguing developments
Texas, Florida, Georgia and California are among the states with some interesting stories of note.
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.
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.
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.
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings
Rivals analysts offer some thoughts about the updated 2018 rankings that will be released next week.
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.
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.
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.
Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased
Trevor Lawrence is making Clemson fans excited for the future at the Army Bowl.
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.
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
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.
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 predictions, SEC superlatives
Predictions on the remaining unsigned Rivals100 prospects; SEC early signing period superlatives; an idea for the NCAA.
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.
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.
College Football Playoff update: Top 4 teams' recruiting priorities
What positions and players are Alabama, Clemson, Miami and Oklahoma targeting?
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.
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.
Business decision pays off for five-star Xavier Thomas
Five-star defensive end Xavier Thomas talks about why he chose Clemson over South Carolina.
Florida spotlight: Most talented high schools
The talent level at these five Florida high schools is off the charts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ACC breakdown: Recruiting streaks to follow for 2018 class
Several significant recruiting streaks in the ACC are on the line in the 2018 cycle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
X Factor
Just when it seems like things can't get any better in Clemson, they get better. Meanwhile in Columbia ...
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.
Analysis: Clemson lands five-star DL Xavier Thomas
Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell breaks down Xavier Thomas' commitment.
SEC breakdown: Top needs in the 2018 class
See how and where SEC programs might look to address needs in the 2018 recruiting class.
Xavier Thomas and Zion Williamson connect
Two five-star prospects in different sports, Xavier Thomas and Zion Williamson, have discussed South Carolina.
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?
Top recruiting targets for reigning conference champions
The reigning Power 5 champions should have strong recruiting years in 2018. These targets are particularly important.
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.
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.
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.
5-star DE Xavier Thomas insists he has no leader, reiterates Dec. decision
Xavier Thomas took to social media to clarity his commitment status.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Breaking down five key Alabama/Clemson recruiting battles
Alabama and Clemson will be competing for several 2018 stars. Here are five battles to watch.
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.
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.
Future 50: Xavier Thomas eyeing South Carolina, Clemson
Mike Farrell talks with 2018 five-star defensive end Xavier Thomas.
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.