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In the first installment we discussed how the previous two recent meetings don't mean much for understanding this game. Ryan Day acknowledge as much

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Why Texas and Ohio State Are So Similar

The 2026 college football season is approaching, and per usual, quarterbacks will define much of the campaign. Unlike last year, when many top

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ESPN ranks the 40 most important college football players ahead of the 2026 season

Despite some significant losses this offseason, including having seven 2025 starters selected in the first two rounds of April's 2026 NFL Draft, Ohio

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Ryan Day reveals Caleb Downs assisted in Ohio State's recruitment of former Alabama transfers

The 2026 college football season is quickly approaching, and Big Ten programs have finalized their rosters after another busy transfer portal cycle.

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FOX Sports identifies top transfer portal addition for every Big Ten team entering 2026

As the 2026 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players at each position in the Big Ten.  We will continue our

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James Smith is back in Alabama after transferring from G.W. Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala., to IMG Academy. At the time, Smith said "business- and experience-wise," the move made sense for him. However, he returned back to Alabama and is now one of the top overall prospects in the state. Smith plans on majoring in engineering in college. He lists basketball as his hobby. His father, Charles, is a firefighter. His mother, Malecia Smith, works as a beautician. Smith’s sibling is Jaylen.

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James Smith's quick first step, length and strong punch remind us of fellow Alabama native, Marcell Dareus. Like Dareus, Smith is a highly disruptive defensive lineman at the prep level. Smith is a bit heavier than Dareus at the same stage, but Dareus added considerable mass in college and the NFL. 

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