Beginning on Monday with the Bednarik and Maxwell Awards, the watch lists for a variety of college football’s top honors were released. The names and watch lists will continue to roll in between now and next Friday, when the watch list for the Walter Camp Award (nation’s most outstanding player) is named. So far, seven different Notre Dame football players have earned nine citations on various watch lists. Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year): KeiVarae Russell, Jaylon ...

It would be difficult to script a much better result from The Opening for the Tennessee Volunteers, who went into the event with two commitments and had three by the time everybody left Beaverton, Oregon. That third—5-star defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie, who won the event's Defensive Lineman MVP award—is the crown jewel of Butch Jones' second recruiting class after committing to the Vols on ESPNU. All three of the future Vols acquitted themselves admirably in the camp ...

While a quick start to the 2015 recruiting cycle currently has Auburn at No. 5 in 247Sports' Composite Team Rankings, the Tigers have a lot more room to improve their already star-studded class. For proof of that fact, look no further than The Opening. Nike hosted 163 of the nation's top high school football players at its Oregon headquarters this week for four days of prestigious skills testing and head-to-head competition. None of The Opening's attendees are currently ...

Jerome Baker is the No. 4 athlete in the 2015 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Bleacher Report was able to sit down with this amazing talent while he made his decision on where he will be taking his talents. How well do you think this monster recruit will do at the next level? Watch Bleacher Report's SEC lead writer Barrett Sallee interview Baker while he makes his decision.   Rankings from 247Sports Composite. Highlights courtesy of XOS Digital.Read more College Football news ...

The Big Ten hasn't exactly been a breeding ground for quarterbacks the past few seasons. But with a two-time conference offensive player of the year, the reigning Rose Bowl champion and a former top-ranked prospect all returning, among others, 2014 has a chance to be a seminal year for the position in the league. In reading the projection of the stats of these players, a few things must be kept in mind. Some of the Big Ten ...

A number of Ohio State's top commits and targets in the 2015 recruiting class attended The Opening, Nike's premier high school football camp.  Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes were well represented. Some Ohio State commits spent the week reaffirming their elite status, while one future Buckeye shined brightly despite his meager ranking. One of Ohio State's top targets showed why he's considered one of the best prospects in the country. Of course, players already committed to Ohio State ...

There were six 2015 recruits that are considering the Texas Longhorns in attendance at The Opening, Nike's four-day showcase of the nation's top talent. Each had a strong week in his own right, which makes it almost unbelievable that none may ever wear a Texas uniform. Guard and top commit Patrick Vahe declined to participate in the event, leaving the Longhorns without a commit in attendance. With 22 Texas natives participating, chalk it up as more evidence ...

The Opening ended Thursday after three days of incredible action in Beaverton, Oregon. Top college football prospects from across the country flocked to the Nike World Headquarters for an event that annually features the finest athletes in America. SPARQ testing, one-on-one linemen showdowns and seven-on-seven matchups highlighted an action-packed week. Bleacher Report was live for all the action and dissected the efforts of The Opening's top 10 recruits, as rated by 247Sports' composite rankings. We handed out grades to each ...

Earlier this month, we dissected the 10 best moments from SEC Media Days over the BCS era. Those moments are not possible without characters, and there are characters aplenty in the SEC. From the Head Ball Coach to the Mad Hatter to crazy Robbie Caldwell to the lobby lurkers, the people you see and hear from at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama make this event the circus that it has become. Who are the best ...

Defined equally by its wealth of talent and diverse array of drills, testing and competition, it’s no wonder Nike’s The Opening is the premier summer event for the nation’s best high school football players. Whether competing in SPARQ testing, sparring in one-on-one drills or participating in seven-on-seven games, this event gives the country’s most elite recruits an opportunity to perform at the highest level possible. Several Georgia commits and targets did just that this week.   Georgia Must Keep ...