The Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a nice flip in recruiting Monday morning. Four-star class of 2026 running back Javari Barnett flipped his commitment from the Illinois Fighting Illini and coach Bret Bielema to Alabama, he told On3. A 6-foot, 215-pound tailback from Tampa, Barnett had previously committed to the Illini back in April. Barnett is ranked the No. 30 …

Florida State looks to bounce back in a big way this fall after a disastrous 2-10 campaign in 2024. There’s plenty of blame to go around for the Seminoles’ shortcomings last season, but quarterback play was near the top of the list. DJ Uiagalelei struggled mightily in his return to the ACC, and the ‘Noles never found an answer further …

Four-star Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver commitment Vance Spafford is projected to flip the Miami Hurricanes, per On3’s Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong. Spafford has been committed to Georgia since Nov. 2025. The four-star, who is a member of the class of 2026, receiver plays high school football and competes in track and field for Mission Viejo High School in California. …

Michigan football has a bit of a different identity from most other schools in college football. While many try to build high-flying offenses with defenses that simply can stave off the opponent, the Wolverines are all about the trenches on both sides of the ball. On defense, the maize and blue already have an interior defensive lineman (Alister Vallejo) and …

USATSI Another major wave of conference realignment is on the horizon in 2026, and among the transformations to high-level college sports is a new era for the Pac-12. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State and Utah State are joining forces with Oregon State and Washington State to create a new Pac-12 conference that will begin competition …

After careful consideration my family and I feel it is best Ireopen my recruitment and de commit from the University of Syracuse. Thank you Coach Brown and everyone on the Syracuse coaching staff for the overwhelming support and truly believing in me thought this process! — Jaxson Gates (@Jaxson_Gates0) June 23, 2025 A Michigan State cornerback target in the 2026 …

How does the former Alabama quarterback compare Auburn’s offensive line to the best in the nation? Auburn’s offensive line returns plenty of experienced pieces and will be viewed as a strength this season. The likes of Connor Lew, Jeremiah Wright, Dillon Wade, and Izavion Miller bring 2,798 snaps of experience to the Tigers’ offensive line from last year, with each …

This late in the game for the 2026 class, it was a bit surprising that Ohio State hadn’t yet zeroed in on a quarterback prospect, especially given their long run of success on the trail at the position under Ryan Day. While the Buckeyes aren’t especially in need at QB in the near future with both Julian Sayin and Tavien …

OXFORD — Ole Miss football is replacing a wealth of talent for coach Lane Kiffin’s 2025 roster. The Rebels are coming off a 10-3 year. Eight players from that team were picked in the 2025 NFL Draft, which was a program record in the seven-round era. Defensive lineman Walter Nolen (No. 16 overall to the Arizona Cardinals) and quarterback Jaxson …

Texas A&M’s 2025 season will depend on starting quarterback Marcel Reed significantly improving as a pocket passer. Still, for those who have been paying attention this offseason, the Aggies return all five starting offensive linemen, while adding 14 players from the transfer portal, led by former North Carolina State wide receiver KC Concepcion. Still, look past our coverage at Aggies …

Penn State has recently fallen into hard times in terms of recruitment for the 2026 cycle. After countless losses on players, whether it be to Notre Dame’s aggressive tactics or Big Ten rival Oregon’s intriguing allure, Penn State is rapidly giving ground to key recruiting rivals. However, in their last-ditch attempt to lure a 5-star to Happy Valley, a key …

The summer for Texas A&M football has given Aggie fans plenty to be excited about, especially with how well the program has been recruiting for the 2026 class. Paired with a veteran team ranked in the top five for returning production, it’s easy to see why some in the media are high on the Maroon & White next season. Over …

Several recruiting outlets are predicting class of 2026 safety Nick Reddish to choose the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. 247Sports Wisconsin insider Nick Osen and the outlet’s general staff each logged a crystal ball favoring Notre Dame last week. On3, meanwhile, lists the Fighting Irish as the prohibitive favorite at 92.3% to land the safety’s commitment. Reddish was part of Wisconsin’s …

A class of 2026 defensive back will announce his commitment on Monday evening. Four-star corner Danny Odem will make the announcement at 4:00 p.m. CT on Monday, June 23. Nebraska is one of the five finalists vying for Odem. The other schools are Oklahoma, Penn State, Clemson, and Ohio State. The Florida native recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in …

The final official visit weekend of June is in the books and while our main focus is on the Rivals Five-Star this week there was still plenty of newsworthy items for a Recruiting Rumor Mill. RIVALS FIVE-STAR EVENT: Roster | ACC programs in the spotlight | Big Ten programs in the spotlight | SEC programs in the spotlight | Key …