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While Wisconsin suffered its fourth consecutive loss on the gridiron, the Badgers got some good news over the weekend as Medina (Tenn.) South Gibson

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Badger Blitz Football Recruiting

Badger Blitz

The Impact: Yahya Gaad is a Badger

Wisconsin and head coach Luke Fickell have landed one of the last pieces to the puzzle for its 2026 recruiting class. During an official visit over

BREAKING: Wisconsin Lands Three-Star Edge Rusher Yahya Gaad

Throughout the entire recruiting class there could be even more but here is a look at 12 of the highest-profile prospects in the 2026 recruiting

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Rivals Football Recruiting

Rivals

Indecision 2026: The top prospects with multiple de-commitments

A week before his decommitment from UCLA, Yahya Gaad (Medina, Tenn./South Gibson) received a text message from Wisconsin outside linebackers coach

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Wisconsin Back in the Game For Edge Rusher Yahya Gaad

Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs coaching staff is really picking up momentum on the recruiting trail in the 2026 cycle.  The program

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Colorado surging for top targets in the 2026 class, starting to prioritize coveted quarterbacks in 2027

Less than a week after decomitting from UCLA, three-star defensive end Yayha Gaad made his way to Tallahassee for the first time for Florida State's

Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White (from left), DL coach Terrance Knighton and associate head coach Odell Haggins pose for a photo with DE Yayha Gaad during visit for Kent State game. (Courtesy of Gaad's Twitter/X account)

Warchant Football Recruiting

Warchant

After 'amazing' visit, former UCLA DE commit fired up about Seminoles

Florida State will host around 65 recruits this weekend when it takes on the Kent State Golden Flashes.  Even for a matchup where the spread is over

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Florida State Recruiting Weekend Primer: Visitors to watch and one new prospect

The FSU football team has jumped out to an impressive 2-0 start, including a signature win over a top-10 Alabama squad. Will the results on the field

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The War Path: The Latest Recruiting Updates

After just 15 games, DeShaun Foster was fired as UCLA’s coach following the Bruins' blowout loss to New Mexico last Friday night. Since that time,

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Top programs making moves to land former UCLA commits

Just three weeks into the college football season, two Power Four head coaches have already been fired. And Florida State could be one of the

Yayha Gaad on his UCLA official visit, will not visit Florida State (via @yahyagaad5 on X)

Recruits to watch following UCLA, Va. Tech firings: One new visit already on books

DeShaun Foster hardly moved into the head coach’s office but after only 15 games, UCLA has fired him after the Bruins started 0-3 this season with

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Recruit reaction pours in as UCLA fires coach DeShaun Foster

Medina (Tenn.) South Gibson three-star EDGE Yahya Gaad has decommitted from UCLA, he tells Rivals' Adam Gorney.  Pledged to the Bruins since May 16,

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2026 EDGE Yahya Gaad decommits from UCLA

Medina (Tenn.) South Gibson three-star defensive lineman Yahya Gaad has committed to SMU, he told On3 on Wednesday. He's the third commitment for the

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On The Pony Express Football Recruiting

On The Pony Express

SMU lands massive recruiting win in 2026 DL Yahya Gaad

Medina (Tenn.) South Gibson three-star defensive lineman Yahya Gaad has committed to SMU, he told On3 on Wednesday.  "The coaching staff is amazing

2026 DL Yahya Gaad commits to SMU Mustangs

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee envisions his program winning championships.  It was all for the taking this past fall. The Mustangs played in the ACC title

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SMU's culture and championship trajectory catching the eye of coveted recruits

Coming off an appearance in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, SMU has a lot of momentum in the off-season.  Rhett Lashlee and his staff

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SMU set for biggest junior day in recent memory

SMU Football is set to host a loaded group of recruits on campus Saturday for Junior Day. Head coach Rhett Lashlee and his staff are set for one of

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SMU set for loaded Junior Day with 5-star, numerous 4-star recruits

Ole Miss' defensive line loses a lot of its punch in 2025. Walter Nolen and JJ Pegues are moving on to the NFL. But, there is a talented group ready

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OMSpirit Football Recruiting

OMSpirit

Ole Miss DL board: Recruiting intel around 2026 targets

News, notes and buzz from the recruiting trail.  Latest on five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood  Denton (Texas) Ryan 2025 five-star offensive tackle

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Wiltfong Whiparound: Latest on top 2025 prospects, junior day buzz and new predictions

Texas had some of the nation’s top prospects on campus on Saturday for Junior Day. That included prized quarterback commit Dia Bell.  "There was a

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Recruits at Texas junior day feel a National Championship coming for the Longhorns

The Ole Miss Rebels are on the recruiting trail, getting out to see some top targets during the open recruiting period. We break down some of the

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Coaches on the Road: Ole Miss sees top recruiting targets

For 6-foot-5, 260-pound junior prospect Yahya Gaad, his recruitment has been on the rise over the last few months. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida

Inside Texas Football Recruiting

Inside Texas

Texas, others in a great spot with 2026 EDGE/DL Yahya Gaad

When the clock struck 00:00 after the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, Texas shifted into recruiting mode for the Class of

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Texas Longhorns Recruiting Intel: New names headed to Austin for Junior Day

As Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns prepare for their College Football Playoff semifinal bout with Ohio State on Friday, the recruiting staff is

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Recruiting Humidor: Texas' Junior Day list is expanding, Horns staff on the road

Inside Texas takes a closer look at the latest from Texas' Junior Day date, signees and prospects in San Antonio for the Navy All American Bowl,