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National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

Only three prospects from the 2025 Rivals250 remain unsigned, including Ty Haywood, who will announce Wednesday.

 • Adam Friedman
Former Ohio State DE pledge Zahir Mathis commits to Maryland

Former Ohio State DE pledge Zahir Mathis commits to Maryland

Former Ohio State DE pledge Zahir Mathis commits to Maryland

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2025 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2025 rankings

North Carolina signee Bryce Baker is ranked No. 78 in the final 2025 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Five-star DJ Pickett finished as the No. 1 player from the always loaded Sunshine State.

 • Staff
UA All-America Game: Players to watch on Thursday

UA All-America Game: Players to watch on Thursday

Zion Elee (right) battles Jackson Cantwell at an Under Armour All-America practice. Both are players to watch Thursday.

 • John Garcia Jr. and Greg Smith
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 16 Penn State

National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 16 Penn State

Penn State inked 12 four-star prospects in its 2025 recruiting class.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day

Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis had been committed to Ohio State but Michigan is now pushing for his pledge.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: What's left to follow with the 2025 class?

National Signing Day: What's left to follow with the 2025 class?

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders is expected to sign with Tennessee later this week.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD

Five-star DJ Pickett is committed to LSU but Miami and Florida are working hard to flip him before National Signing Day.

 • Adam Gorney
Latest intel on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects with NSD days away

Latest intel on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects with NSD days away

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has a top four of LSU, Ohio State, Oregon and USC.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

Big Ten Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

The Buckeyes currently sit atop the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings. Will they remain there after NSD next week?

 • Greg Smith
PSU Pod: Latest Recruit Scoop on Penn State commits + Top Flip Targets

PSU Pod: Latest Recruit Scoop on Penn State commits + Top Flip Targets

Join the Happy Valley Insider staff as offer the latest recruit scoop on Penn State commits and the top flip targets.

 • Richie O'Leary
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is the new No. 1 prospect in the state of Louisiana.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DL

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DL

Georgia defensive line commit Isaiah Gibson is one of the newest five-stars in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Three Predictions: Solomon Thomas, Florida flips, No. 1 class

Three Predictions: Solomon Thomas, Florida flips, No. 1 class

Five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas committed to Florida State in December, but will he sign there?

 • John Garcia Jr.
Zahir Mathis fallout, Madden William talks relationship with Ohio State

Zahir Mathis fallout, Madden William talks relationship with Ohio State

The recruitment of Zahir Mathis could take some twists and turns after he decommitted from Ohio State.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
2025 four-star DE Zahir Mathis decommits from Ohio State

2025 four-star DE Zahir Mathis decommits from Ohio State

What could be next for Zahir Mathis after his decommitment from Ohio State?

 • Ryan O'Bleness
Savion Hiter, Corbyn Fordham talk Buckeyes after Ohio State visit

Savion Hiter, Corbyn Fordham talk Buckeyes after Ohio State visit

A pair of top 2026 targets reflect on their latest visits to Ohio State.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Penn State-Ohio State: Three recruiting storylines to track

Penn State-Ohio State: Three recruiting storylines to track

Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis committed to Ohio State in January.

 • Greg Smith
Three Predictions: Indiana, Big Ten classes, Illinois

Three Predictions: Indiana, Big Ten classes, Illinois

Curt Cignetti has the Indiana Hoosiers poised to crash the CFB Playoff.

 • Greg Smith
Key storylines as Ohio State hosts top recruits, official visitors

Key storylines as Ohio State hosts top recruits, official visitors

Taking stock of a number of Ohio State's biggest recruiting storylines for its home game against Nebraska.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Penn State Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles

Penn State Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles

Penn State has many flip targets on the board. Can PSU get these prospects to back off of their current pledges?

 • Ryan O'Bleness
Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Five-star Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250, will visit Alabama this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State has 2025 team recruiting title wrapped up

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State has 2025 team recruiting title wrapped up

Ryan Day's Buckeyes have been ranked No. 1 in the 2025 recruiting rankings since the summer.

 • Greg Smith
NitBits - Flip Season: The latest on Penn State's flipping efforts

NitBits - Flip Season: The latest on Penn State's flipping efforts

Flip season has officially begun and here's the latest on several Nittany Lions potential recruiting flips.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Cincere Johnson taking his time, Buckeyes offer new 2026 safety

Cincere Johnson taking his time, Buckeyes offer new 2026 safety

Cincere Johnson talked about his

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State fighting off in-state powers for key defensive commitments

Ohio State fighting off in-state powers for key defensive commitments

Which of Ohio State's 2025 commitments should Buckeyes fans be worried about heading into the season?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis will flip to Indiana

Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis will flip to Indiana

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis has been committed to USC for nearly a full year.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Four-star defensive back Omarion Robinson is the top-ranked prospect in Arkansas.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

Florida State commit Javion Hilson added his fifth star in this week's update to the Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 for the 2025 class has been updated, and Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Thoughts on David Sanders recruitment, Zahir Mathis flip concerns

Thoughts on David Sanders recruitment, Zahir Mathis flip concerns

Ohio State-related recruiting thoughts on David Sanders and a potential concern about Zahir Mathis

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Penn State welcomes back Ohio State DE commit Zahir Mathis to campus

Penn State welcomes back Ohio State DE commit Zahir Mathis to campus

One of Penn State's top DE prospects is back on campus on Friday.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Rankings Spotlight: Five positions with the tightest battles at the top

Rankings Spotlight: Five positions with the tightest battles at the top

Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is currently the highest-ranked linebacker but Riley Pettijohn is nipping at his heels.

 • Adam Friedman
Inside the Den (July 16): WR recruiting, flip targets, Lasch Bash, and more

Inside the Den (July 16): WR recruiting, flip targets, Lasch Bash, and more

READ THE LATEST INSIDE THE DEN.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll impressed at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Friedman
Maxwell Roy commits to Ohio State, picks Buckeyes over Michigan

Maxwell Roy commits to Ohio State, picks Buckeyes over Michigan

Four-star Philadelphia defensive tackle Maxwell Roy commits to Ohio State over Michigan and a number of other offers.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Penn State hosting Ohio State commit, No. 35 prospect Zahir Mathis

Penn State hosting Ohio State commit, No. 35 prospect Zahir Mathis

Another official visitor has been added to the list this weekend for Penn State.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

The updated state rankings for the 2025 class have been released. Jordon Davison is No. 1 in California.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

Four-star Florida State commitment Javion Hilson has worked his way into the five-star conversation this offseason.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Friedman's Takeaways: Mid-Atlantic prospects show out in Baltimore

Friedman's Takeaways: Mid-Atlantic prospects show out in Baltimore

Three-star Immanuel Iheanacho impressed with his flexibility and lateral quickness Sunday.

 • Adam Friedman
Ohio State commits, Class of 2026 are Buckeyes spring game recruiting focus

Ohio State commits, Class of 2026 are Buckeyes spring game recruiting focus

Ohio State is setting up for another major recruiting weekend focused on its current commits and the Class of 2026.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Fact or Fiction: USC should feel better about holding onto Julian Lewis

Fact or Fiction: USC should feel better about holding onto Julian Lewis

USC should feel better about its chances to hold onto No. 1 recruit Julian Lewis.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Four-star defensive end London Merritt commits to Ohio State

Four-star defensive end London Merritt commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has landed a commitment from four-star defensive end London Merritt, a top priority from the IMG Academy.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will eventually flip Julian Lewis from USC

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will eventually flip Julian Lewis from USC

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC in August.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Four-star safety Martels Carter Jr. is the top player in Kentucky.

 • Adam Friedman
Rutgers Football has several targets in latest 2025 Rivals250 rankings

Rutgers Football has several targets in latest 2025 Rivals250 rankings

Rutgers isn't settling for less as it has shelled out 38 offers in the latest Rivals250 rankings for the 2025 cycle.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

There's a new No. 1 in the Rivals250 for 2025. Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Examining most important Ohio State spring recruiting visitors

Examining most important Ohio State spring recruiting visitors

Ohio State is off to a great start in its Class of 2025 but a handful of key recruits need to get on campus this spring.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
How things stand with the top 10 defensive linemen in the 2025 class

How things stand with the top 10 defensive linemen in the 2025 class

Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin ranks No. 4 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down biggest Ohio State recruiting needs after important January

Breaking down biggest Ohio State recruiting needs after important January

Ohio State is beginning to get its recruiting rolling for 2025. Where does the Buckeyes focus need to be now?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Three-Point Stance: Matt Luke at Clemson, Mack Brown, East sleepers

Three-Point Stance: Matt Luke at Clemson, Mack Brown, East sleepers

Clemson's addition of Matt Luke has already paid dividends on the recruiting trail.

 • Adam Friedman
Ohio State lands 2025 DE Zahir Mathis

Ohio State lands 2025 DE Zahir Mathis

2025 four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis joins Adam Friedman to announce his commitment exclusively with Rivals.com.

 • Dave Berry and Adam Friedman
Analyzing impact as 4-star EDGE prospect Zahir Mathis commits to Ohio State

Analyzing impact as 4-star EDGE prospect Zahir Mathis commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has added a 2025 commitment from defensive end Zahir Mathis. What does he bring the Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Three-Point Stance: QB and OL no-shows, 2025 reset, goodbye Jim Harbaugh

Three-Point Stance: QB and OL no-shows, 2025 reset, goodbye Jim Harbaugh

Five-star David Sanders Jr. is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

David Sanders and Bryce Underwood are the top two prospects in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
East Spotlight: The best prospects I've seen this fall

East Spotlight: The best prospects I've seen this fall

Five-star defensive lineman David Stone committed to Oklahoma in August.

 • Adam Friedman
Friedman's East Spotlight: The best DL I've seen in 2023

Friedman's East Spotlight: The best DL I've seen in 2023

Five-star David Stone is one of the most disruptive defenders in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin remains ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
East Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

East Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders, Jr. is currently ranked No. 2 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Defensive end Elijah Griffin is No. 1 in the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz around 2025's top players

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz around 2025's top players

Ohio State commit Jontae Gilbert is coming off of an excellent visit to USC.

 • Adam Gorney
Damarion Witten impresses during key Ohio State camp stop

Damarion Witten impresses during key Ohio State camp stop

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Friedman's Takeaways: Imhotep Showcase

Friedman's Takeaways: Imhotep Showcase

Friedman's Takeaways: Imhotep Showcase

 • Adam Friedman
Friedman's Takeaways: Defenders shine in Baltimore

Friedman's Takeaways: Defenders shine in Baltimore

Four-star defensive lineman Brandon Davis-Swain is ranked No. 36 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
New Virginia Tech football offer: Zahir Mathis

New Virginia Tech football offer: Zahir Mathis

Virginia Tech has offered Philadelphia Imhotep 2025 defensive end Zahir Mathis. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan
Penn State set to host top 2025 DE target on Tuesday

Penn State set to host top 2025 DE target on Tuesday

One of Penn State's top 2025 DL targets will be on campus Tuesday.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
A look at Alabama's defensive targets in the newly released Rivals250

A look at Alabama's defensive targets in the newly released Rivals250

Earlier, we looked at offensive; now, we look at where the defense stands for Alabama in the class of 2025. This group

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals Rankings Week: Which position group is strongest in the 2025 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which position group is strongest in the 2025 class?

Alabama commit Ryan Williams headlines a strong group of receivers in the 2025 class.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 defensive linemen

Five-star Elijah Griffin is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Pennsylvania is well represented in the newest 2025 Rivals 250

Pennsylvania is well represented in the newest 2025 Rivals 250

The state of Pennsylvania has seven representatives in the latest Rivals250.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

The first full Rivals250 for the 2025 has been released. Here, Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through it.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down UK's latest football offers

Breaking down UK's latest football offers

Kentucky's coaches have been busy offering another round of targets. CI profiles each new recruiting prospect.

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 • Justin Rowland
Five takeaways from 2025 Rivals100 Rankings release

Five takeaways from 2025 Rivals100 Rankings release

Breaking down where important sophomore Michigan targets rank by Rivals.com.

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 • Zach Libby
Rivals Rankings Week: Five biggest debates

Rivals Rankings Week: Five biggest debates

Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood is the No. 2 prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Position-by-position breakdown of new 2025 rankings

Position-by-position breakdown of new 2025 rankings

Offensive tackle David Sanders is the early No. 1 player in the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Friedman's Takeaways: Early-season standouts from the road

Friedman's Takeaways: Early-season standouts from the road

Five-star Nyckoles Harbor showed flashes of why he's one of the most coveted players in the country.

 • Adam Friedman
Where Michigan stands with multiple Imhotep Charter targets

Where Michigan stands with multiple Imhotep Charter targets

M&BR caught up with four offered recruits from the Philadelphia powerhouse Thursday.

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 • Zach Libby
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter from Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter from Rivals Camp Series in Philadelphia

Four-star quarterback Michael Van Buren could visit three top programs in the Southeast this summer.

 • Adam Gorney and Adam Friedman
Who are the top defensive ends in Pa.?

Who are the top defensive ends in Pa.?

As we move to the defense, which ends stand out in Pennsylvania? Here's the top five.

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 • Alex Christo
Penn State Football hosting multiple highly ranked recruits on Wednesday

Penn State Football hosting multiple highly ranked recruits on Wednesday

Nittany Nation has confirmed that Penn State Football will have the following recruits on campus today for visits.

 • Richie O'Leary
Scarlet Knights offer 2025 Philadelphia ATH Zahir Mathis

Scarlet Knights offer 2025 Philadelphia ATH Zahir Mathis

Imhotep Charter (PA) 2025 ATH Zahir Mathis picked up his 10th offer two Wednesdays ago, this one coming from Rutgers.

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 • Ryan Patti
Rounding up BC's most recent football offers

Rounding up BC's most recent football offers

Over the last week a number of football prospects from the 2022 and 2023 classes have received scholarship offers from

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 • Justin Rowland