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Which college football programs are most likely to compete for and win championships over the next three seasons? A panel of ESPN college football experts weighs in to determine the top 25 in the College Football Future Power Rankings.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013

Hundreds of prospects came out to Ann Arbor to participate in Michigan's high school camp on Monday. All were hoping to hone their craft and potentially get a scholarship offer from the Wolverines. Out of all the recruits in attendance, 2015 lineb...

The Michigan State coaches were hoping for a commitment from running back Chris James (Niles, Ill./Notre Dame) this past weekend. The Spartans did set themselves up nicely to make a run at James, however. "It was great. I got the chance to hang wi...

Blog | June 17, 2013

CEDAR HILL, Texas -- The second annual Mike Adams Camp of Conquerors 7-on-7 tournament featured 13 of the top 7-on-7 teams in the Dallas area on Saturday. The tournament, put on by the NFL defensive back, gives the opportunity to win $5,000 for the w...

Blog | June 15, 2013

WORCESTER, Mass. -- Junior Isabella O'Connor admits that coach Meredith Frank challenged her mental toughness a bit in her first official tryout as the Cougars' head coach. After two 1,000 meter runs and a pair of 300 meter dashes, O'Connor had re...

Alabama, Ohio State or Kentucky will know by Sunday evening if their recruiting classes increase by one. Wide receiver Derek Kief (Cincinnati/La Salle) confirmed he will announce where he will continue his academic and athletic future on his perso...

The Patriots announced the release of kicker David Ruffer on Friday. The 24-year-old Ruffer, who kicked at Notre Dame from 2009-2011, originally signed with the Patriots on May 20. He was viewed as a long shot to earn a roster spot, as the Patriot...

Happy Friday. Whatever happened to former Arizona safety Adam Hall? More on Arizona State staring down Notre Dame. California has landed a commitment from a quarterback. Not much news so far on Colorado's search for a new athletic director....

ACC Boston College Troy Flutie | ATH | Natick, Mass./Natick HT: 6-0 WT: 178 Position Rank: N/A Stars: Evaluation Pending Kamrin Moore | S | Arlington, Va./Bishop O'Connell HT: 6-1 WT: 190 Position Rank: N/A Stars: Evaluation Pending D...

Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program in the country, and every conference has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to landing top prospects. We've spent a week examining the BCS conferences plus Notre Dame to find each's strength, t...

Blog | June 14, 2013

USC, in terms of national championships, Heisman Trophy winners, All-Americans, great traditions and NFL success, might be the nation's preeminent program, apologies to Alabama and Notre Dame. So calling the Trojans "sleepers" seems, well, odd. Bu...

Arizona offers a QB who is committed to Miami. Arizona State did the right thing standing up to Notre Dame. Checking in with California safety Avery Sebastian. Colorado's APR numbers are good. Oregon blog Addicted to Quack posts its All-Ameri...

Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program in the country, and every conference has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to landing top prospects. In the start of a weeklong series, we'll examine the BCS conferences plus Notre Dame to find ea...

Blog | June 13, 2013

While many top college prospects are traveling across the country to take unofficial visits, attend camps and find ways to visit schools that they're interested in, ESPN 150 offensive guard Braden Smith (Olathe, Kan./Olathe South) is taking a differe...

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- There was little thought in coach Meredith Frank's mind that her team would have a let down coming off a dramatic win over top-seeded Westwood in the South finals last Thursday. Her Notre Dame of HIngham squad grabbed the lead ...