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On 2/10/2025 at 12:29 PM, texifornia said:

The Guillory piece is hilarious. Have fun in Salt Lake, bud.

Christian turning down an elite camp because he thought he wasn't good enough is weird.

The best part is he called himself the best RB in the class and his X account at one time said 5* RB. Lulz 

5 hours ago, AbeFroman said:

I smell a new reenactment documentary starring Matthew Modine.

As long as he called himself Joker, I'm all for it. 

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On 2/10/2025 at 9:46 AM, Teryor said:

Behind the Scenes: How the 2025 class came together for Texas, Part I (Offense)
 

 

Yikes on Townsend. That's the kind of story that should live through a few cycles.

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While I did think it was already final he wasn't going to end up at A&M, the Aggies put the nails in their own coffin with the recruitment on the official visit. Both Townsend and Kiotti Armstrong were on the same visit. Armstrong posted his A&M commitment the first night of the official visit and his announcement came just a few hours after Townsend was told by the A&M staff he was the Aggies' No. 1 tight end target and the main priority at the position. Not sure what happened on the rest of the visit but the ship had sailed with A&M by Friday night of the weekend.

 

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On 2/13/2025 at 3:07 PM, NoName said:

Yikes on Townsend. That's the kind of story that should live through a few cycles.

what story?  what you quoted?  it’s literally nothing.  what’s wrong with you, are you stupid or somethin?

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16 hours ago, utfan87 said:

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This just hits so nicely. Wasn't the main excuse kids were using to pick LSU over Texas was because of Bo?  

Awww, sorry guys

 

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Hello Brandon brown.amd Walter Mathaeu. Get.cosched.whow how to do.of. it would be wise to come here instead.of a dumpster.

See the lights and.thower towerr after win.

Word around tcamp.firr.ks. They have full-time2 employees t o make sure it's right bright after curb stompimg those and they go home crrying. In every; weomen soccer for being the, 1st in the SEC, softball remainng #1 amd basketball  they will get a 1-seed in the tourney. They're murdering everyone. Thos tream will.the NX. They are an unbelievably team to watch. Took my.friends and my neove and nepherw and that place was rocking.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 minute ago, Funk Doctor Spock said:

Hello Brandon brown.amd Walter Mathaeu. Get.cosched.whow how to do.of. it would be wise to come here instead.of a dumpster.

See tloghts and.lrs.ge.towerr after win.

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On 11/21/2024 at 7:37 PM, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Recover from your stroke yet? 

 

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15 hours ago, Boko Bevo said:

I’ve lurked this board for years.  Gleaned copious amounts of recruiting information and witnessed all types of discourse.  Was never compelled to take the leap and make an account until now.  I just need to know who allowed you to be custodian of your niece and nephew for any period of time, so that I may alert the proper authorities. 

The police and social services 

On 3/1/2025 at 9:15 AM, Tree Fidy said:

This is after you edited the post?  

Yes, sadly. 

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On 2/28/2025 at 7:57 PM, Funk Doctor Spock said:

Hello Brandon brown.amd Walter Mathaeu. Get.cosched.whow how to do.of. it would be wise to come here instead.of a dumpster.

See the lights and.thower towerr after win.

Word around tcamp.firr.ks. They have full-time2 employees t o make sure it's right bright after curb stompimg those and they go home crrying. In every; weomen soccer for being the, 1st in the SEC, softball remainng #1 amd basketball  they will get a 1-seed in the tourney. They're murdering everyone. Thos tream will.the NX. They are an unbelievably team to watch. Took my.friends and my neove and nepherw and that place was rocking.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So this is Xanax. Pot. Coke and what else mixed?

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Just now, Sgt Hulk said:

So this is Xanax. Pot. Coke and what else mixed?

Whoa whoa whoa. I just take xanax, smoke weed, sometimes MDMA. and do mushrooms. Fuck cocaine. Fuck meth. Fuck fentanyl. Fuck all that other shit. 

But you are in to something. It's probably the mushrooms. 

 

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7 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

johnny depp GIF

I once tried peyote and that shit was fucking weird as hell. Remember that scene in Young Guns when they smoke it? It was just like that. It was uncanny. 

Tried meacaline and was tripped out and paranoid. 15/10

Acid is fun as hell. 11/0 

Qiuaaliides made me sleepy but also tripped out. 12/12 

 

Fun as fuck movie. 

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On 3/2/2025 at 10:30 AM, Funk Doctor Spock said:

I once tried peyote and that shit was fucking weird as hell. Remember that scene in Young Guns when they smoke it? It was just like that. It was uncanny. 

Tried meacaline and was tripped out and paranoid. 15/10

Acid is fun as hell. 11/0 

Qiuaaliides made me sleepy but also tripped out. 12/12 

 

Fun as fuck movie. 

Spirit world, Chavez. 

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On 2/28/2025 at 11:09 PM, Funk Doctor Spock said:

I went back and edited all of my mistakes so my stroke is doing well. 

are you sure

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On 2/28/2025 at 9:57 PM, Funk Doctor Spock said:

Hello Brandon brown.amd Walter Mathaeu. Get.cosched.whow how to do.of. it would be wise to come here instead.of a dumpster.

See the lights and.thower towerr after win.

Word around tcamp.firr.ks. They have full-time2 employees t o make sure it's right bright after curb stompimg those and they go home crrying. In every; weomen soccer for being the, 1st in the SEC, softball remainng #1 amd basketball  they will get a 1-seed in the tourney. They're murdering everyone. Thos tream will.the NX. They are an unbelievably team to watch. Took my.friends and my neove and nepherw and that place was rocking.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

am I drunk? or are you drunk? or are we both drunk?

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1 hour ago, WineGuy69 said:

am I drunk? or are you drunk? or are we both drunk?

Hellloooo alcohol!

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4 hours ago, Jebus said:

are you sure

Absolutely not. My face droops and I write like Helen Keller. 

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Was goofing around and reviewing the 2025 recruiting class.  Over the years, I've always noticed how certain player's names just sounded like a great football player, or not. Or, their names sounded like they would either be a star, or a bust. So, just for kicks I thought I'd rate the 2025 recruiting class based upon their names. Stupid? Sure. I'll spoiler it so that those of you who have no desire to read the results can just skip over it.

Here is the approach I used.  First, the scientific theory behind all this. There is none.  Or is there? I believe that a person's name can tell you something about who they are. Names comes from historical family tree lineage. Names reflect the parent's styles and beliefs. Names have a certain lyrical sound to them. So, maybe there is some sort of science behind projecting a person's performance based on their name.

Second, I identified two predictions for each recruit. The first prediction is their performance relative to their ranking: heavily over perform, over perform, neutral, under perform, heavily under perform. The second prediction is the overall performance level they will achieve in the future: NFL quality or at least very strong starter, starter, play some, play little, bust. The Outcome Range is the potential range of outcomes for the individual, or said another way, how well does their name project the outcome.  For example, some names leave you with the impression they will either end up as an NFL player, or a complete bust or anywhere in between. There is a wide range of potential outcomes. It's almost like standard deviation. Other players you feel more confident they will be a starter, but not an NFL player or a bust. That recruit has a narrow range of outcomes. It's about the range of outcomes for that player in the future: Very Wide, Wide, Average, Narrow, Very Narrow.

With all of that as groundwork, here are Dbeasy's 2025 Texas Football Recruiting Player Projections. It will be fun to look back on this in 3-4 years and see how incredibly wrong I was:

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4 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

... I believe that a person's name can tell you something about who they are. Names comes from historical family tree lineage.

Booger McFarland says "Hi".

 

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19 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

So, just for kicks I thought I'd rate the 2025 recruiting class based upon their names. Stupid? Sure. I'll spoiler it so that those of you who have no desire to read the results can just skip over it.

 

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You’re going to rate names and some how forget to leave off our 5-star with the best name of all?

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44 minutes ago, Professor Chesney said:

You’re going to rate names and some how forget to leave off our 5-star with the best name of all?

dammit. I had chatgpt pull the names for me. edit incoming. Also, a few comments about naming. It's school specific.  Some names work at some schools but not others.  All names must be evaluated in the context of the school where they are playing. It's science.

 

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Hmm I'll put in my top picks for success based on their name tied to something silly which makes me laugh. Therefor, I predict success cause I'm absolutely stupid and childish like that...

Ricky "Millie Bobby" Stewart Junior

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"Book of Bo Eli"jah Barnes

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KJ "Cagney" Lacey

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2 hours ago, closetojumping said:

This is some next level dork shit, here. Good grief.

That really hurts. I spent a lot of time and effort on this and was so looking forward to your validation. Dammit. 

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College football's top 2025 newcomer classes

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While annual College Football Playoff contenders like Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State are ace recruiters, elite recruiting isn't the only path to becoming a top program.

The transfer portal has changed how programs build rosters. Some schools go all-in every offseason to overhaul their rosters through the portal, while others use the portal to add depth to a position or target major transfers who could take a team from great to national champion.

And now that spring football and the spring transfer portal period are over, we can look at the best groups of newcomers. When looking at modern roster development, it's important to consider the combination of recruiting class and success in the portal.

This ranking is the top 25 groups of newcomers -- recruits and transfers combined -- based on who could see the most impactful immediate returns for 2025.





1. Oregon Ducks
Top impact recruits: WR Dakorien Moore, CB Na'eem Offord, S Trey McNutt

In 2024, freshman receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) and Ryan Williams (Alabama) made immediate impacts. Moore, a five-star prospect, looks like the next breakout star at the position. Moore has elite big-play speed, runs excellent routes and has a high football IQ and fierce competitive demeanor. All of those tools can make him a featured target right away for a playoff contender that lost three of its top four pass-catchers from 2024.

Defensively, Offord and McNutt are players to watch. They were both versatile two-way players in high school and bring strong playmaking skills to Oregon's secondary. With the Ducks needing to reload on the back end, both have a strong chance to contribute in Year 1.

Top transfers: RB Makhi Hughes, OL Isaiah World, OL Emmanuel Pregnon, S Dillon Thieneman, CB Theran Johnson, DT Bear Alexander, OL Alex Harkey, TE Jamari Johnson.

Fresh off a Big Ten title, Oregon signed a top-five recruiting class and an elite group of transfers as it prepares for another national title run. Signing Offord was helpful for the Ducks when his half-brother, running back Makhi Hughes, entered the portal. Hughes was one of the top transfers available after running for nearly 3,000 yards at Tulane. He should help replace 1,000-yard rusher Jordan James in Oregon's backfield.

To help open running lanes, the Ducks pulled several offensive line starters out of the portal. Both World and Pregnon are poised to anchor the left side of the offensive line. Thieneman was a top-25 portal prospect who brings Big Ten experience from Purdue and looks like a plug-and-play addition. Oregon also pulled out several other transfers who, at a minimum, should provide quality depth and play contributing roles.



2. LSU Tigers
Top impact recruits: CB DJ Pickett, OL Carius Curne, OL Solomon Thomas, RB Harlem Berry

While much of LSU's immediate help will come from transfers, the Tigers signed a top-10 recruiting class that should produce some early contributors. Pickett, a five-star player, is most likely to make an immediate impact. A long, fluid corner, he enrolled early and showed promising flashes this spring. He has the tools to start as a true freshman and help reestablish the Tigers' reputation for producing elite defensive backs.

At running back, LSU returns Caden Durham, a key freshman contributor in 2024. But four-star Berry brings big-play speed and could complement Durham nicely if Berry can develop physically. The Tigers' 2022 class produced two immediate freshman starters on the offensive line in Will Campbell and Emery Jones. Don't expect this group to replicate that impact right away, but there are opportunities up front, and Thomas, another five-star, and Curne, an ESPN 300 player, are names to watch on the two-deep -- or even as eventual starters.

Top transfers: WR Barion Brown, WR Nic Anderson, TE Bauer Sharp, OL Braelin Moore, OL Josh Thompson, QB Michael Van Buren, DE Jack Pyburn, DE Patrick Payton, CB Mansoor Delane, S Tamarcus Cooley, CB Ja'Keem Jackson, S A.J. Haulcy

Brian Kelly and his staff aggressively assembled one of the nation's top-rated transfer classes, which should provide immediate help as the Tigers work to return to the SEC title game for the first time since 2022.

After losing three of their top four pass-catchers from last season, the Tigers reloaded with experienced SEC targets, including Brown (Kentucky), Anderson (Oklahoma) and tight end Sharp, who could fill the void left by Mason Taylor after a 42-catch season at Oklahoma.

Garrett Nussmeier returns as one of college football's best quarterbacks, but LSU set itself up nicely if it needs to turn to No. 2 bringing in Van Buren, who appeared in 10 games as a freshman for Mississippi State. In the secondary, one cornerback spot could go to Pickett, but transfers like Delane and Jackson are talented options at the other spot. Cooley is another plug-and-play option in the secondary along with ultra-productive Haulcy (Houston). He earned All-Big 12 honors in 2024 after producing 74 tackles, 8 pass breakups and 5 interceptions, which tied for most in the conference. Edge rushers Pyburn and Payton -- the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022 at Florida State -- should give LSU a disruptive presence.


Freshman tackle Solomon Thomas could step in and start at LSU. Under Armour


3. Auburn Tigers
Top impact recruits: CB Blake Woodby, DT Jourdin Crawford, DT Malik Autry, S Anquon Fegans, WR Sam Turner

Auburn hasn't posted a winning season since 2020, but Hugh Freeze is building a roster that could change that. The Tigers' sixth-ranked recruiting class could produce several immediate contributors.

Although secondary wasn't an urgent need, it might be tough to keep both Woodby, a five-star prospect, and Fegans, a top-5 safety prospect, off the field -- especially after some post-spring departures. Woodby is a supremely confident corner with excellent speed, while Fegans brings versatility and is already battling for a starting spot. Teams can never have enough defensive linemen, and Auburn signed several impactful big men, including Crawford and Autry. Both are 300-pounders with the tools to contribute on the interior this season.

After freshmen receivers Malcolm Simmons and Cam Coleman made contributions in 2024, Turner, a three-star recruit, is poised to follow suit. He has good length at 6-foot-1 and runs sharp routes.

Top transfers: QB Jackson Arnold, WR Eric Singleton Jr., CB Raion Strader, OT Xavier Chaplin, OT Mason Murphy, LB Caleb Wheatland, DT Dallas Walker IV, DE Chris Murray

Both Auburn and Arnold needed a fresh start in 2025. A five-star in 2023, the dual-threat Oklahoma transfer has the physical tools to become one of the most impactful transfers of the 2025 cycle.

Singleton, a Georgia Tech transfer, will provide experience and leadership after logging 100 catches over the past two seasons. His speed and production can help solidify a wide receiver group that was a liability not too long ago. On the offensive line, Chaplin and Murphy are in the mix for starting jobs at tackle.



4. Texas Longhorns
Top impact recruits: S Jonah Williams, DT Justus Terry, WR Jaime Ffrench, WR Kaliq Lockett, WR Daylan McCutcheon

With the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, Texas can enter 2025 expecting contributions from a deep group of blue-chippers as it eyes a third straight College Football Playoff appearance.

While the Longhorns addressed most of their defensive line needs via the portal, Terry, a five-star, could become a factor, even if he's not a full-time starter, much like 2024 five-star Collin Simmons. Terry brings explosion and versatility to the interior defensive line.

Texas also signed three ESPN 300 wide receivers -- Ffrench, Lockett and McCutcheon -- to restock its depth after leaning more on transfers last year. Williams, a five-star DB, is a two-sport athlete who has spent his initial time in Austin with Texas' nationally ranked baseball program. He has an excellent combination of size and speed. He can contribute this fall as a versatile weapon in the secondary.

Top transfers: TE Jack Endries, DT Maraad Watson, DT Travis Shaw, DT Cole Brevard, DT Hero Kanu.

Texas largely leaned on excellent high school recruiting this year, but after losing three starters and key depth, it used the portal to address immediate needs on the defensive line in 2025. Watson, a Syracuse transfer, was very productive as a freshman starter and can build on that strong start to his career in Austin this season. On offense, Endries was a key spring addition and brings proven production to a position that needed more experience heading into the fall.

5. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Top impact recruits: WR Leyton Stone, WR Michael Dever, WR Bryson Jones

The Red Raiders signed a solid class, but transfers are expected to make the majority of the immediate impact. They also bring back good production at wide receiver, but in a high-powered passing attack with an experienced quarterback in Behren Morton, there's always opportunity for young players to jump in and contribute. Although he didn't enroll early, Jones, a four-star, is the highest-ranked receiver in the recruiting class and could work his way into the rotation.

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Top transfers: DE David Bailey, DE Romello Height, DL Lee Hunter, DL Skyler Gill-Howard, WR Reggie Virgil, TE Terrance Carter, OT Will Jados, OL Howard Sampson

Few teams were more active and successful in the portal this offseason than Texas Tech, which finished with ESPN's top-ranked transfer portal class. Much of that activity focused on improving a defense that ranked near the bottom nationally in several categories.

Adding Bailey from Stanford was a big addition. He already has 14.5 career sacks. Along with Height, Hunter and Gill-Howard, they can revitalize Texas Tech's defensive front.

Virgil and Carter, who caught 48 passes last season for Louisiana, should pair nicely with returning targets Coy Eakin and Caleb Douglas, who combined for more than 100 catches. To help better protect Morton, Texas Tech landed several potential offensive line starters, with Jados and Sampson poised to man tackle spots.



6. Ole Miss Rebels
Top impact recruits: OL Devin Harper, WR Caleb Cunningham

There doesn't appear to be an impact freshman like Quinshon Judkins (2022) or Suntarine Perkins (2023), but Ole Miss still brought in intriguing talent that could play a role, much like William Echoles did last season. Cunningham, one of the top prospects in the state, is a player to watch, and Harper could crack their Rebels' offensive line two-deep.

Top transfers: DL Da'Shawn Womack, DE Princewill Umanmielen, S Sage Ryan, CB Ricky Fletcher, WR De'Zhaun Stribling, WR Caleb Odom, TE Luke Hasz, OL Delano Townsend, OL Patrick Kutas, CB Tavoy Feagin

Ole Miss has become synonymous with the portal. It has yielded exceptional players, including Jaxson Dart and Walter Nolen, and Lane Kiffin's staff was once again aggressive in 2025.

They pulled several likely offensive line starters, such as Kutas, who arrived from Arkansas. Hasz also transferred in from Arkansas and could become a focal point in the passing game. A 2023 ESPN 300 prospect, Hasz flashed as a freshman before injuries cut his season short, but he turned in a solid 2024 campaign.

Defensively, Princely Umanmielen transferred in and notched 10.5 sacks as a senior before moving on to the NFL. Now, his younger brother Princewill Umanmielen arrives in Oxford from Nebraska hoping to deliver a similar impact.



7. Ohio State Buckeyes
Top impact recruits: CB Devin Sanchez, LB Riley Pettijohn, WR Quincy Porter, S Faheem Delane, DE Zion Grady

The defending national champions return a deep, talented roster after recruiting at a high level for several years. So it's unlikely any freshman replicates the instant impact Jeremiah Smith made last season. That said, this class is very talented and will find a way to carve out roles.

In the secondary, Sanchez is a lengthy, smooth corner. Delane has the physicality to play right away at safety in the Big Ten. Both are on campus and made good first impressions -- including a spring game interception from Delane -- and might be just a play away from a starting role this season. It'll be tough to crack Ohio State's loaded wide receiver mix, but depth is essential to any national title run, and Porter emerged from the spring as another potential weapon.

Top transfers: TE Max Klare, DE Beau Atkinson, OL Phillip Daniels, OL Ethan Onianwa, DE Logan George, RB CJ Donaldson

Ohio State doesn't need to overhaul its roster via the portal given it consistently signs top-rated recruits. But the Buckeyes are still smart and selective, and last year's additions, including Quinshon Judkins, Will Howard and Caleb Downs, paid dividends. This year's group looks poised to do the same.

Klare caught 51 passes at Purdue last season. Targets may be harder to come by this year given the elite stable of wide receivers around him, but he's a matchup problem who will stress defenses and gain favorable matchups in the middle of the field.

Atkinson, who came from North Carolina in the spring portal, will add more pass-rushing juice, and George looks like an unheralded steal from FCS Idaho State. At least one of their offensive line additions should assume a starting role. Donaldson is a big running back at 6-foot-2, 238 pounds who ran for more than 2,000 yards at West Virginia and will aid a ground game that lost a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson.



8. Miami Hurricanes
Top impact recruits: WR Malachi Toney, OL SJ Alofaituli

Miami has yet to return to college football's elite class, but after logging their first 10-win season since 2017, the Hurricanes are hoping this new group can help them take the next big step.

The Hurricanes lost their top three pass-catchers at receiver. Transfers should pick up most of the slack, but Toney made a strong first impression this spring, including making eight catches for more than 100 yards and a touchdown in their spring game. He should be squarely in the receiver mix.

Up front, transfer James Brockermeyer will likely slot in at center, but Alofaituli was the top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class and is one to watch. Though he's physically unassuming for a nationally ranked lineman, he's powerful, flexible and quick. Those traits could help him play a role from day one.

Top transfers: QB Carson Beck, WR CJ Daniels, DT David Blay, CB Xavier Lucas, CB Zechariah Poyser, WR Keelan Marion

Following Cam Ward's lone season, Miami went back to the portal to replace the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in the hopes of finding a new signal-caller to help get the team to the next step. Enter Beck, who won 24 games at Georgia and brings both experience and poise. He steps into an offense that lost receivers Xavier Restrepo, Isaiah Horton and Jacolby George, who each accounted for over 50 receptions last year.

To offset that need, Miami added Daniels. He brings experience and proven production between his time at LSU and Liberty and offers Beck a target with good body control who runs sharp routes. The Hurricanes have a rich history of developing excellent defensive tackles, and Blay could become a disruptive presence after notching six sacks last year for Louisiana Tech.



9. Michigan Wolverines
Top impact recruits: QB Bryce Underwood, OT Ty Haywood, OT Andrew Babalola, WR Jamar Browder, WR Andrew Marsh, CB Shamari Earls

Sherrone Moore pulled off the biggest recruiting win of the cycle by flipping Underwood, the No. 1 player in the class, from LSU. The in-state signal-caller addresses a key need and has every physical attribute desired in a passer. He threw for more than 11,000 yards in high school and set a state record with 152 career touchdown passes. Between a need at the position and Underwood's physical tools, the true freshman could be under center to start the season in Ann Arbor. Marsh, an ESPN 300 player, won't just be his top target of the future, but also a dynamic playmaker in the rotation this fall.

Moore is a former offensive lineman and offensive line coach, so it's not surprising he emphasized signing Haywood, a five-star lineman. He's a powerful big man with excellent length and mobility and could push his way into the rotation. Babalola, who was on campus this spring and performed well, could be the first between these two to see the field and might even contend for a starting tackle spot. Earls, a one-time Georgia commit, has a supreme blend of height, length and speed to contribute in sub packages.

Top transfers: WR Donaven McCulley, RB Justice Haynes, DB TJ Metcalf, OL Brady Norton, DT Damon Payne, DT Tre Williams

Haynes will team up with Jordan Marshall at running back to give Michigan one of the best 1-2 punches in college football. He was successful carrying a big load in high school and certainly can produce in a featured role. Haynes is a strong downhill runner with productive yards after contact. McCulley is a strong, big-bodied receiver at a position of need. He will be a nice target for Underwood on the outside who will win the contested jump balls. Defensively, look for Metcalf to fill a nickel role given his good coverage skills, size and physicality. He's a ballhawk.


Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 2025 recruit, could be Michigan's starting QB as a freshman. AP Photo/Paul Sancya


10. Missouri Tigers
Top impact recruits: DE Javion Hilson, RB Marquise Davis, WR Donovan Olugbode

Eli Drinkwitz has led the Tigers to back-to-back double-digit win seasons, but a hat trick might be tough following some key roster losses. Still, with a top-10 portal class and top-25 recruiting class, they've reloaded with talent to remain competitive in the SEC.

Davis, a four-star player, could step into a meaningful role right away in an immediate area of need. He's a thickly built back with a nice combination of burst and vision who proved this spring he's ready to make a contribution to their rushing attack.

Keep an eye on Olugbode in Missouri's receiver rotation. The IMG playmaker has shown he can quickly adapt and be a versatile prospect. The Tigers shouldn't need to count on Hilson immediately, but the defensive end was a key recruiting win. He has tools to be a disruptive pass rusher and could work his way into a situational role.

Top transfers: DE Damon Wilson, QB Beau Pribula, OT Keagen Trost, DE Nate Johnson, LB Josiah Trotter, S Jalen Catalon, RB Ahmad Hardy, WR Kevin Coleman

Despite several departures, the Tigers replenished well in the portal. Wilson, who came from Georgia, is a big addition. His blend of length and burst rushing off the edge will offset the losses of Johnny Walker Jr. (9.5 sacks) and Jahkai Lang (3 sacks).

Pribula, who was a backup at Penn State in 2024, hasn't locked up the starting job in Columbia, but he's a strong option to take over for Brady Cook. Missouri also lost both its leading rushers, though Hardy arrives from UL Monroe off a 1,351-yard season as a freshman. Hardy and Davis could form one of the SEC's better young running back tandems.

The well-traveled Coleman adds an experienced option to a wide receiver room that lost multiple players to the portal. He's coming off his best season yet at Mississippi State last fall. Catalon and Trotter are plug-and-play caliber additions on defense.



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On 4/8/2025 at 12:57 PM, Dbeasy said:

That really hurts. I spent a lot of time and effort on this and was so looking forward to your validation. Dammit. 

I think CTJ was suggesting that your two discrete values of performance versus rank, and performance expected overall are in fact superposition (all possible results co-existing) values rather than discrete, independent values.  As such applying quantum theory,  specifically using Qubits to create a quantum model is the natural next step to improving your results.  I've spoilered an initial set of resources:

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Qubits are the fundamental units of information in quantum computing, analogous to bits in classical computing. Unlike bits, which can only be 0 or 1, qubits can exist in a superposition of 0 and 1 simultaneously, allowing quantum computers to process vast amounts of information in parallel. This "superposition" and the phenomenon of entanglement enable qubits to solve problems that are intractable for classical computers. 
 
Elaboration:
  • Superposition:
    A qubit can exist in a state that is a combination of both 0 and 1 (e.g., 0.5 * 0 + 0.5 * 1) until it is measured, according to YouTube. This allows a quantum computer to explore multiple possibilities simultaneously. 
     
  • Entanglement:
    When two or more qubits are entangled, they become linked in a way that their properties are correlated, regardless of the distance separating them. Measuring the state of one entangled qubit instantly influences the state of the other, even if they are far apart. 
     
  • Quantum Entanglement:
    This phenomenon enables quantum computers to solve problems much faster than classical computers. For example, a quantum computer can try all possible solutions to a problem simultaneously using the "Grover operator" to find the right answer. 
     
  • Physical Implementations:
    Qubits can be physically implemented using various quantum systems, including:
    • Superconducting circuits: These are circuits that exhibit superconductivity, where electrons can flow without resistance. 
       
    • Trapped ions: Ions are charged atoms that can be trapped in place by electric fields and manipulated with lasers. 
       
    • Photons: Photons of light can be polarized and used as qubits, and are known for their stability and speed. 
       
    • Topological qubits: These qubits are more robust to errors and are used by Microsoft in their quantum hardware. 
       
  • Operations on Qubits:
    Operations on qubits include:
    • Quantum gates: These are fundamental operations that manipulate qubits, similar to logic gates in classical computers. 
       
    • Measurements: Measuring a qubit collapses its superposition, revealing a definite 0 or 1 state. 
       
    • Initialization: Setting a qubit to a known initial state, often 0. 
       
    • Transfer: Sending qubits through quantum channels to other systems, according to Wikipedia. 

 

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4 hours ago, TheAuditor said:

I think CTJ was suggesting that your two discrete values of performance versus rank, and performance expected overall are in fact superposition (all possible results co-existing) values rather than discrete, independent values.  As such applying quantum theory,  specifically using Qubits to create a quantum model is the natural next step to improving your results.  I've spoilered an initial set of resources:

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Qubits are the fundamental units of information in quantum computing, analogous to bits in classical computing. Unlike bits, which can only be 0 or 1, qubits can exist in a superposition of 0 and 1 simultaneously, allowing quantum computers to process vast amounts of information in parallel. This "superposition" and the phenomenon of entanglement enable qubits to solve problems that are intractable for classical computers. 
 
Elaboration:
  • Superposition:
    A qubit can exist in a state that is a combination of both 0 and 1 (e.g., 0.5 * 0 + 0.5 * 1) until it is measured, according to YouTube. This allows a quantum computer to explore multiple possibilities simultaneously. 
     
  • Entanglement:
    When two or more qubits are entangled, they become linked in a way that their properties are correlated, regardless of the distance separating them. Measuring the state of one entangled qubit instantly influences the state of the other, even if they are far apart. 
     
  • Quantum Entanglement:
    This phenomenon enables quantum computers to solve problems much faster than classical computers. For example, a quantum computer can try all possible solutions to a problem simultaneously using the "Grover operator" to find the right answer. 
     
  • Physical Implementations:
    Qubits can be physically implemented using various quantum systems, including:
    • Superconducting circuits: These are circuits that exhibit superconductivity, where electrons can flow without resistance. 
       
    • Trapped ions: Ions are charged atoms that can be trapped in place by electric fields and manipulated with lasers. 
       
    • Photons: Photons of light can be polarized and used as qubits, and are known for their stability and speed. 
       
    • Topological qubits: These qubits are more robust to errors and are used by Microsoft in their quantum hardware. 
       
  • Operations on Qubits:
    Operations on qubits include:
    • Quantum gates: These are fundamental operations that manipulate qubits, similar to logic gates in classical computers. 
       
    • Measurements: Measuring a qubit collapses its superposition, revealing a definite 0 or 1 state. 
       
    • Initialization: Setting a qubit to a known initial state, often 0. 
       
    • Transfer: Sending qubits through quantum channels to other systems, according to Wikipedia. 

 

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