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Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) runs with the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Rose Bowl.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: LSU's Haul, J.T. Shrout, Micah Bernard Returns to Utah

By Mike Farrell
Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal talks with this team during a timeout during the second half of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Next Miami OC, Jeremy Pruitt, Who Replaces Bill O'Brien

By Mike Farrell
Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Texas A&M's Losses, USC's Gains, Kiyaunta Goodwin's Impact

By Mike Farrell
Harbaugh
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Jim Harbaugh Flirting with the NFL (again), James Laurinaitis, Josh Gattis

By Mike Farrell
Oct 8, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA: Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Oklahoma Sooners during the annual Red River Showdown against at the Cotton Bowl.
Recruiting

Biggest Recruiting "What-Ifs" from the Past Few Seasons

By Mike Farrell
Lakeland (7) Cormani McClain runs back an interception against Osceola during first half action in Lakeland Fl Friday December 2,2022.
Recruiting

Recruiting Misses Turned Into Gains

By Mike Farrell
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Next Tide OC, Washington Disrespect, Biggest Threat to Georgia

By Mike Farrell
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Josh Heupel, Bill O'Brien, Clemson Defensive Losses

By Mike Farrell
Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer encourages the crowd against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: Justin Scott to UGA, South Carolina on a Roll, Terry Bussey

By Mike Farrell
Nov 28, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, US; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule speaks at the introductory press conference at the Hawks Championship Center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: Why Matt Rhule Will Succeed at Nebraska

By Mike Farrell
2024 five-star DL Justin Scott from Chicago, IL (St. Ignatius College Prep)
Recruiting

Farrell's Latest Recruiting Rumors: Justin Scott, Nyckoles Harbor, Ryan Wingo, and More

By Mike Farrell
Oct 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat (18) celebrates after a sack against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Trajan Jeffcoat, UGA Targeting Another WR, Trezmen Marshall

By Mike Farrell
Aug 26, 2022; Allen, TX, USA; St. John Bosco Braves wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (3) in action during the Prep Gridiron Tom Landry Classic between St. John Bosco Braves and the Allen Eagles at Eagle Stadium at Allen High School.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Recruiting Misses Turned Gains, CFP What Ifs, Underrated Transfers

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Michigan fans cheer for the Wolverines against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: The Shrinking Big House, Greg Roman to College, Who Gets Jalen Hurts

By Mike Farrell
Nov 12, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Archbishop Carroll High School player Nyckoles Harbor (7) during the game as Archbishop Carroll High School defeated Bishop O'Connell High School 48-6 in WCAC Semi-Finals game at Bishop O'Connell High School.
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: Nyckoles Harbor to Oregon, Top 2024 OL, Quinton Martin to PSU

By Mike Farrell
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Broderick Jones (59) and quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) and long snapper Payne Walker (right) celebrate after winning the CFP national championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium.
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: 2024 National Title Odds

By Mike Farrell
Jake Garcia
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Jake Garcia at Mizzou, Spencer Sanders, Arik Gilbert's Chances

By Mike Farrell
2023 five-star QB Jaden Rashada from Pittsburg, CA (Pittsburg)
Recruiting

Farrell's Latest Recruiting Rumors: What's Next for Jaden Rashada, Duce Robinson, and More

By Mike Farrell
Oct 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Wolverines won 31 to 10.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Is Harbaugh Worth the Drama, Monken to the NFL, Next Ohio State QB

By Mike Farrell
Nov 12, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback recruit Arch Manning on the sidelines before the game against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Recruiting

Who Has the Biggest Expectations in the 2023 Class?

By Mike Farrell
Florida Gators offensive coordinator Rob Sale hugs Florida Gators recruit Jaden Rashada after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: The Jaden Rashada Situation

By Mike Farrell
Walker Howard
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Walker Howard, AD Mitchell to Texas, Gary Bryant to UCLA

By Mike Farrell
Lakeland (7) Cormani McClain runs back an interception against Osceola during first half action in Lakeland Fl Friday December 2,2022.
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: Cormani McClain, Jaden Rashada to ASU, Julian Sayin Flip

By Mike Farrell
Quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass as Newman takes on Lafayette Christian Academy in the LHSAA Division III semifinals on Nov. 24, 2021.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Biggest Freshman Expectations, 2nd Year Breakouts, Under-recruited Star QBs

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after winning the CFP national championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: UGA's Dominance, Kevin Warren's Legacy, Kendal Briles

By Mike Farrell
Oct 22, 2022; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) passes against Syracuse during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: NIL and the On-Field Product

By Mike Farrell
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches action during the 51-7 win against the Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Michigan
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Michigan's Future Under Harbaugh, Stroud-less OSU, Jalen Milroe

By Mike Farrell
Cardinal Newman quarterback Davi Belfort looks for a receiver against Benjamin in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 10, 2021.
Recruiting

Farrell's Latest Recruiting Rumors: Reclassifying Quarterbacks, Miami All in on Jeremiah Smith

By Mike Farrell
Harbaugh
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: The Jim Harbaugh Drama

By Mike Farrell
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Vols Rising, Alan Bowman, Jalen Catalon's Potential

By Mike Farrell
Alabama Defensive Coordinator Pete Golding signals a defense as the Tide plays Mercer Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Pete Golding to Ole Miss, Next Alabama DC, Will Muschamp's Future

By Mike Farrell
Oct 28, 2022; Chandler, AZ, USA; Chandler Wolves quarterback Dylan Raiola (1) makes a pass against the Basha Bears at Austin Field in Chandler on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.
Recruiting

Farrell's Latest Recruiting Rumors: McClain to Colorado, Dylan Raiola Update, Ryan Wingo

By Mike Farrell
Sep 24, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) passes the ball under pressure from Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) during the second half at Truist Field.
Portal

Which Transfer Portal Additions Don't Quite Fit?

By Mike Farrell
Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) following their 45-23 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium.
College Football

Why Jim Harbaugh Needs to Stay at Michigan

By Mike Farrell
Sep 24, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin gestures from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14.
Portal

5 Teams Not Utilizing the Portal Enough

By Mike Farrell
Florida Gators recruit Jaden Rashada smiles on the sideline during the second half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Mind of Mike

Mind of Mike: Jaden Rashada, Cormani McClain, and NIL Demands

By Mike Farrell
Nov 12, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Nov 20, 2022; Annapolis, MD, USA; Archbishop Carroll High School player Nyckoles Harbor (7) in action as Archbishop Carroll defeats St. Paul VI High School 46-28 in a WCAC Championship game at the Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
Recruiting

Mike Farrell's Latest Recruiting Rumors

By Mike Farrell
Oct 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Wolverines won 31 to 10.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Michigan's Real Problem, Garrett Riley at Clemson, Derek Mason's "Sabbatical"

By Mike Farrell
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh watches action during the 51-7 win against the Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Michigan
Featured

Fact or Fiction: Warde Manuel & Jim Harbaugh, Spencer Rattler Draft Status, and Dre Bly to UNC

By Mike Farrell
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after winning the CFP national championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Expanded CFP, Lincoln Riley's Fatal Flaw, Georgia Three-Peat

By Mike Farrell
Lakeland's Cormani McClain puts on the baseball cap after choosing Miami.
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction — Cormani McClain, Dylan Raiola to UGA, Justin Scott to ND

By Mike Farrell
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
3-Point Stance

3-Point Stance: Harbaugh Replacements, Teams Underutilizing the Portal, Odd Portal Fits

By Mike Farrell and Matt Perkins
2024 four-star cornerback Zabien Brown from Santa Ana, CA (Mater Dei)
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: Zabien Brown, Jadyn Davis to Clemson, Ryan Wingo Staying Home

By Mike Farrell
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after winning the CFP national championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: UGA's Rout, Blake Corum Returning, Cam Rising

By Mike Farrell
The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy makes an appearance at the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Kentucky on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: National Title Game, Jared Verse Returns, Freeze and Petrino

By Mike Farrell
2024 five-star edge TJ Capers from Miami, FL (Columbus)
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: TJ Capers to Louisville, Peyton Woodyard, Texas Moving Up

By Mike Farrell
Sep 24, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier argues with an official during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Florida Losing Out, MarShawn Lloyd at USC, LSU Making Moves

By Mike Farrell
Sep 24, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Truist Field.
Fact or Fiction

Portal Fact or Fiction: Sam Hartman's Impact, Dont'e Thornton's Destination, Trey Sanders

By Mike Farrell
Harbaugh
Fact or Fiction

Recruiting Fact or Fiction: Wolverines Recruiting, NCAA Investigations, Caden Jones to Florida

By Mike Farrell
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals for a timeout in the first quarter against TCU during the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Michigan Violations, 2023 Big Ten Champs, Dillon Gabriel's Return

By Mike Farrell