Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Iowa had another successful campaign in Kirk Ferentz’s 22nd season as head coach of the Hawkeyes finishing 6-2 during the shortened season. Heading into the postseason, the Hawkeyes were then slated to battle Missouri in the Music City Bowl, but that was scrapped due to a virus outbreak within the Tigers program. […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Billy Napier is turning Louisiana’s football program into perennial Sun Belt Conference contender and a mainstay in the college football rankings. During the 2020 season, the Ragin Cajuns finished an astounding 10-1 with their only defeat coming against rival, Coastal Carolina, 30-27. These two teams were set to face off in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The offseason in any sports is akin to spring time, a rebirth, if you will, of the athlete. In football, the determined player takes a hard look at what they do well, but more importantly what they do not do well to come back the following season anew. One focus is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Since the late 1980s when Troy Aikman was slinging the pigskin for UCLA, the Bruins have been on a somewhat 10-year cycle between 10-win seasons. The last was a double-dip in 2013-14 under Jim Mora… Westwood is due. For head coach Chip Kelly to find success on the gridiron, he has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Since the laborious efforts of Rich Brooks in the late 70’s and through the 1980’s, success was finally found in Eugene ending the 80’s going into the early 1990’s. The continued efforts of head Mike Bellotti made Oregon a winner and Chip Kelly took the Ducks to the promised land producing […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The Mustangs had a successful year in their fourth season under Sonny Dykes as they finished 7-3 overall in the American Athletic Conference. Unfortunately, their bowl game against Texas-San Antonio was canceled due to COVID-19. SMU started the season 5-0, including a victory over Memphis, and they rose in the rankings all […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Ohio State had a strange but successful season in 2020 as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on their schedule as they only played six regular-season games but it was still enough to propel them to the College Football Playoff Semifinals. The Buckeyes went into the playoffs with a 6-0 record with their best […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Receiving varsity game reps playing behind three-star senior quarterback Ja’Cory Jordan during the 2020 season will prove invaluable for Class of 2025 quarterback Colin Hurley (5-11, 199). The eighth grader was part of Trinity Christian Academy’s 12-1 state championship season going against Florida 3A squads. With Jordan graduating and heading off […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Let the comparisons fly to a certain collegiate quarterback at Clemson, and for good reason. Class of 2024 talent Mabrey Mettauer already has the look and arm talents of a P5 quarterback. Listed at 6-5, 210 pounds, the freshman phenom got a midseason call up with The Woodlands putting his skills […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook After a breakthrough freshman season with Summit High School, Class of 2023 dual-threat Marquis Roby is ready to showcase the improved skills this year with Riverside Prep. The 6-2, 205-pound, talent slung the pigskin around for 670 yards with five scores and rushed for 93 yards and three more touchdowns in […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Arnold Barnes burst onto the scene during his first year starting for Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans as the sophomore running back gained 1,031 yards and nine touchdowns on just 81 rushes for an average of 12.7 yards per carry. After the season he was named All-District Honorable […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Texas Tech is 8-14 in two years under Matt Wells after a second consecutive 4-6 season in 2020. The Red Raiders’ only wins came against Houston Baptist, West Virginia, Baylor, and Kansas. After another below-average season in 2020, this program is at a crossroads. Are they going continually to stay at […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Every year the Golden State produces not only some of the best quarterback talent in the country but arguably the most. The 2021 recruiting class is no different with top gunslingers like Tyler Buchner off to Notre Dame, Miller Moss to USC, Finn Collins to Arizona State, Peter Costelli to Utah, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The Mountaineers persevered through a COVID-stricken season as they had two games during the regular season get canceled to finish 5-4. West Virginia capped off their season by defeating Army 24-21 in the Liberty Bowl. A 6-4 record was good enough to finish sixth in the Big 12 after ending 3-6 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook After an 11-3 season in 2019, Baylor struggled during a 2-7 campaign in their first season under former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda in 2020. The Bears finished ninth in the Big 12 with their only victories coming against Kansas and Kansas State. The focus tied to the 2021 recruiting class […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The goal in every recruiting class is for college football programs to restock the proverbial shelves with top-of-the-line talent that fits said team’s needs. Every year, no matter what, there are always amazing talents that slip past collegiate scouts, if for no other reason than a lack of national attention. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook If California offenses were not already afraid of defensive end Jeremiah Calvin, they now have 250 reasons to be afraid. After earning MaxPreps All-American honors during the 2019 season with John Muir, Calvin has gone beast mode in the weight room now stretching the tap at nearly 6-4 and tipping the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Leave it up to Class of 2022 quarterback AJ Simpkins to be the difference maker. The 6-4, 215-pound, gunslinger went to town with Christ School during the 2020 season leading the state in in passing yards, completion percentage, and QB Rating. Hitting 69 percent of his passes for 1,888 yards with […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Matt Campbell is one of the best young coaches in college football and is quickly turning Iowa State into a team that is not only capable of becoming a top team in the Big 12 but also a program that is making waves on the national scene. In 2020 the Cyclones […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The Sooners started the 2020 season 1-2 but quickly rallied to win their final eight games finishing second in the Big 12 during the regular season behind Iowa State. Oklahoma kept the hot streak going in the conference championship game defeating the Cyclones (27-21) to win their fourth straight conference championship […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook During his sophomore season Travelle Anderson ran rough over 4A Arkansas defenses compiling 1,025 yards with nine trips into the end zone off 111 totes. With defenses keying on the three-star Gosnell standout, Anderson still got the job done in 2020, even in a shortened nine-game schedule. In stats posted through […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Jaden Greathouse took finishing strong to the next level during the 2020 high school football season. The 6-2, 206-pound, powerhouse receiver dusted off Texas 6A defensive backs for 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns off 69 receptions while taking four kicks back 150 yards. The result on the field for Westlake High […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The Horned Frogs finished 6-4 and in the middle of the pack in the Big 12 in 2020 in their 20th season under Gary Patterson. TCU was slated to face Arkansas in a bowl game but had to withdraw due to COVID-19 as they were one of several teams to have […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook The Cowboys had another solid season in Mike Gundy’s 16th year at the helm as Oklahoma State finished 8-3 overall and third in the Big 12 Conference. Coach Gundy and his coaching staff are always fighting to get to the top of the mountain but always struggle to get past their big […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The Southeastern Conference once again dominated college football’s landscape claiming their second consecutive national championship, fourth in six seasons, with Alabama cleaning house during the regular and postseason. With the door closed on an unusual year, NFL draft eligible players have turned their attention to the professional ranks leaving their collegiate […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Thrust into the fire of playing against California varsity competition as a freshman, Ronald “RJ” Jones II answered the call. During the 2019 high school football season, from Game 1 Jones proved to be that playmaker for Bishop Alemany. During the 9-3 run for the Warriors, Jones ended 43 plays, 22 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Recruiting rankings are not the end all be all for gauging success on the field, but can be a pretty good indicator unless said staff does a great job of identifying three-star prospects that fit their scheme and future needs, which is rare. Teams in the Power Five Conferences go through […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Success on the collegiate gridiron does not always tie back into the recruiting rankings, but there is a commonality at the top for those teams that bring in consistent top classes and develop their players. Yet, a recruiting class stocked predominately with three-star prospects that fit a team’s scheme and needs […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Louisiana Tech slipped to a 5-5 record in 2020 after a solid 10-3 finishing in 2019. The Bulldogs fell victim to inexperience at key positions and of course COVID-19 messing with their schedule. Head Coach Skip Holtz is preparing for his ninth season at the helm as he has compiled a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook With two weeks left until National Signing Day (Feb. 3), the window of opportunity for some college football teams to make a jump in the recruiting rankings is narrowing. Of the Top 100 Class of 2021 recruits still left on the board without a public commitment, only five remain. A […]
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