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Eli Lederman

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Sources: QB Rivers follows dad Philip to NC State
Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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2027 recruiting intel: What you need to know about college football's next top prospects
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.
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Huskers get commitment from 4-star DT Berymon
Nebraska made a significant late addition in the 2026 class Wednesday with a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2026 cycle.
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🏈 James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at VT
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.
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Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M
Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham.
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Sources: Sooners set to add Witten as TE coach
Oklahoma is finalizing a deal to name Jason Witten, and 11-time Pro Bowl selection with the Dallas Cowboys, as the Sooners' next tight ends coach, sources confirmed to ESPN Thursday.
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Sources: Arch's roomie now rival as WR joins OU
Texas receiver Parker Livingstone, who had 516 yards as a freshman and was Arch Manning's roommate, has committed to transfer to rival Oklahoma, sources told ESPN.
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Texas Tech QB Morton finally out of boot, 100%
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is out of a walking boot and close to 100% healthy after playing through a hairline fracture for much of the season.
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DE Jacobs, No. 11 in ESPN 300, picks Ohio State
Two days before Ohio State opens its College Football Playoff run with a quarterfinal bout against Miami, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes got a five-star commitment Monday from 2027 defensive end D.J. Ja...
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Sources: UNC works toward hiring Petrino as OC
North Carolina is working toward hiring Bobby Petrino as the new offensive coordinator for Bill Belichick's staff, sources told ESPN
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Sooners' errors key big blown lead, loss to Bama
A month after miscues by Alabama fueled the defining win of Oklahoma's season, the Tide flipped the script, feasting on errors from Sooners QB John Mateer and OU's special teams units to overcome a...
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Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units
On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.
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No. 1 recruit DT Lamar Brown signs with LSU
ESPN's No. 1 overall 2026 recruit DT Lamar Brown signed with LSU and Lane Kiffin on Friday.
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Henry Jr., No. 7 recruit for '26, picks Ohio State
Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., the No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next 300 for 2026, affirmed his commitment to Ohio State and will sign with the Buckeyes.
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Sources: No. 1 recruit to hold off on LSU signing
LSU pledge Lamar Brown, ESPN's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class, is waiting for Lane Kiffin to assemble his staff before signing with the Tigers.
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Vanderbilt flips five-star QB Curtis from Georgia
Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, ESPN's No. 1 pocket passer and the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2026 Class, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
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How USC landed the No. 1 class and relaunched a recruiting powerhouse
The Trojans' personnel operation had fallen off. A new GM and L.A. pipelines have changed things.
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QB recruit Huhn following Franklin to Va. Tech
QB Troy Huhn, a former Penn State pledge and ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, reuniting with coach James Franklin.
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Texas lands first 2027 commit in 5-star WR Royal
Texas landed a commitment in the 2027 class on Friday when five-star wide receiver Easton Royal picked the Longhorns.
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