Best Rivals.com Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Parker and Brandon discuss the news that the nation's No. 1 Offensive Tackle and No. 1 Defensive Tackle camped with the Sooners this week, and break down other players to watch from the OU Camp.By Brandon Drumm & Parker Thune

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Which 5 Games Will Define the 2025 Season for Oklahoma? 47:33

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In this podcast, Bryan and Jesse discuss which games will define the Sooners season in 2025 and preview what is to come for Oklahoma.By OUInsider.com and Rivals

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Greg Smith national recruiting analyst for Rivals and Yahoo sports joins the show; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 34:33

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Greg Smith from Rivals.com joins the show and gives his thoughts on a number of recruits that are interested in Michigan. Also, Jake Garcia a posiible late quarterback add for UM and the Sporting News took 11 different top 25 polls and averaged them out. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:42 Greg Smith 1:43-16:39 Kenneth Goodwin 16:40-17:40 Feedback 17:41-19:3…

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Weekend Official Visit Preview, Football Recruit Scoop and NBA Draft Rumors! 40:52

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Mike and Richie break down the visitors who will be on campus this weekend (1:30) before discussing what happened in the Adam Shaw decommitment (8:00). They then discuss the latest developments for a few committed players (17:00) and update where Rutgers stands with some of it's top uncommitted targets (21:00). They close by discussing the latest N…

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Business as usual in Ann Arbor (good news); Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:00:14

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Michigan is off to a great start this month on the recruiting side of things. A word or two on the two latest commitments for UM this week. Also, a look to how things could play out the rest of this month and July. We play the latest Bryce Underwood video and take what we can out the the film. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:58 Two commits 1:59-8:00 Recrui…

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DT Tavian Branch Commits to Rutgers! 22:05

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Richie and Alec break down the commitment of DT Tavian Branch to Rutgers, who RU beat out for his services, review his tape and discuss how he became the latest member of the Scarlet Knights!By The Knight Report

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247 Hurricanes Gaby Urrutia 12:41

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247 Hurricane's Gaby Urrutia joins Blu to talk about the upcoming season for the Miami Hurricanes, what players to look out for, and what to exect as we approach the season.

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Head Coach Art Taylor Cooper City High School 8:53

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Head Coach Art Taylor Cooper City High School joins Blu to talk what he has been doing to get his guys ready for next season, and his long standing tenure of being a High School Head Coach.

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Otis Guyton Defensive End Miami Central High School 7:40

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Otis Guyton, Defensive End, Miami Central High School joins Larry Blustein, they get into the ending of last season and what he his looking forward to in the upcoming season.

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Head Coach Anton Graham Southwest Miami Senior High School 8:57

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Head Coach Anton Graham, Southwest Miami Senior High School joins Blu to talk about what he wants for this program as he steps into the role of Head Coach!

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How UM can stay near the top with new house committee rules; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:04:30

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and gives his thoughts on UM staying in the mix with the new house committe rules that were passed last week. Scar also talks recruiting plus looks at spring game film and ends up highlighting Manuel Beigel and Deyvid Palepale. Breakdown Open 00:00-5:18 UM vs NCAA hearings 5:19-12:11 House settlement 12…

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Sooners Trending To Add Multiple 2026 Commits 1:07:20

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In this episode, Parker and Brandon discuss the Sooners Official Visit weekend, and the intel that has emerged in the hours since. They dive into several 2026 targets that might be committing to Oklahoma in the near future and discuss other news and notes from the recruiting trail.By Brandon Drumm & Parker Thune

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DT Jermaine Polk Commits to Rutgers! 12:06

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Mike and Richie break down the game and commitment of DT Jermaine Polk who is the fourth commitment of the second recruiting weekend for the Scarlet KnightsBy The Knight Report

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S Rihyael Kelley Commits to Rutgers! 11:04

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Mike and Richie break down the game and commitment of S Rihyael Kelley who is the third commitment of the second recruiting weekend for the Scarlet KnightsBy The Knight Report

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LB Justin Edwards Commits to Rutgers! 10:14

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Mike and Richie break down the game and commitment of LB Justin Edwards who is the second commitment of the second recruiting weekend for the Scarlet KnightsBy The Knight Report

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DB Latrell Noel Commits to Rutgers! 10:05

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Mike and Richie break down the game and commitment of DB Latrell Noel who is the first commitment of the second recruiting weekend for the Scarlet KnightsBy The Knight Report

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UM and Connor Stalions in Indy for Committe on Infractions Hearing: Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:11:12

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Michigan is in Indy for the NCAA committee on infractions hearing over Connor Stalions. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:07 UM vs NCAA hearing 4:08-11:12 Staliond in Indy 11:13-18:06 More games for Moore 18:07-25:14 Feedback 25:15-1:11:10By Maize & Blue Review

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Sooner Softball Season Review + Transfer Portal Projections 37:05

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In this episode, Bryan and Jesse recap the Sooners' 2025 softball season, and predict what might happen in the transfer portal.By OUInsider.com and Rivals

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Another MASSIVE Rutgers Football Recruiting Weekend Preview! 28:41

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down all 17 players visiting this weekend and which players are on commit watch!By The Knight Report

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RB Michael Dukes Commits to Rutgers! 12:00

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the ninth commitment from the official weekend visit for Rutgers in 3 star RB Michael Dukes (Detroit, MI)!By The Knight Report

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Sooners Bringing in High-Profile Targets for Official Visits + Live Sooners Q&A 55:14

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In this version of the OU Insider Live stream, the OU Insider staff dish on high-priority Sooners targets that are visiting soon, and discuss the latest from the recruiting trail.By Brandon Drumm & Parker Thune

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Expectations for BU & UM in '25; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:18:16

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Recruiting, COI and what are Michigan fans expectations for Bryce Underwood and the team in '25? Breakdown Open 00:00-2:11 Recruiting 2:12-9:12 COI 9:13-21:32 Feedback 21:33-43:00 Expecations 43:01-1:18:13By Maize & Blue Review

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UM Six Pack with Scar; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:10:17

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli hits on a six pack of Michigan football questions. Scar also goes thru a number of plays from the spring game and points out some detail from some key UM contributers. Breakdown Open 00:00-6:07 Six pack 6:08-31:20 Yaxel 31:21-36:35 Feedback 36:36-44:25 Film review 44:26-1:10:14…

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TE DJ Howerton Commits to Rutgers! 20:20

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the eighth commitment from the official weekend visit for Rutgers in 3 star TE DJ Howerton (Greensboro, NC)! (1:30). They then discuss who else from the visit weekend could end up as a Scarlet Knight (9:00).By The Knight Report

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ATH Rinaldo Callaway III Commits to Rutgers! 11:30

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the seventh commitment from the official weekend visit for Rutgers in 3 star ATH Rinaldo Callaway III (Macon, GA)!By The Knight Report

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Sooners’ Official Visits Kick Off + Diamond Sports Post-Mortem 1:12:41

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In this episode, Parker and Brandon discuss the end of the Sooners' softball and baseball seasons, as well as dive deep into the upcoming football official visits in Norman.By Brandon Drumm & Parker Thune

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Head Coach Tim "ICE" Harris of Mater Academy Hialeah Gardens FL 8:38

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Tim "Ice" Harris of Mater Academy in Hialeah Garden FL joins Larry Blustein to talk about the program he's taking over this fall

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QB Dia Bell American Heritage Plantation FL 10:15

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Quarterback Dia Bell of American Heritage of Plantation FL joins Larry Blustein to talk about this past season and what he learned as a QB and also being commited to University of Texas for football

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Eastern Michigan University Head Coach Chris Creighton 12:11

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Chris Creighton, the head Coach of Eastern Michigan University Eagles, joins Larry Blustein to talk about the program as a whole and what he looks for in a football player

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Dan LaForest Influencers council talking NIL 8:57

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Dan LaForest of the Influencers Council joins Larry Blustein to talk about the state of the NIL

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Softball Head Coach Willie Viruet of Doral Academy Doral FL 10:31

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Softball Head Coach Willie Viruet of Doral Academy joins Larry Blustein and talk about their state championship they won this season and talk about the program he runs

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Softball Head Coach Gator Rebhan Somerset Silver Palms Homestead FL 10:37

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Gator Rebhan of Somerset Silver Plams of Homestead Florida, joins Larry Blustein as they talk about the state title they won this year

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TE Brady Owens Commits to Rutgers! 9:52

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the sixth commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 3 star TE Brady Owens (Arlington, VA)!By The Knight Report

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LB Adam Shaw Commits to Rutgers! 8:43

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the fifth commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 3 star LB Adam Shaw (River Vale, NJ)!By The Knight Report

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OG Logan Anthony Commits to Rutgers! 10:48

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the fourth commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 3 star OG Logan Anthony (Palmerton, PA)!By The Knight Report

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OT Tyrell Simpson Commits to Rutgers! 11:08

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the third commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 3 star OT Tyrell Simpson (Leland, NC)!By The Knight Report

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QB Xavier Stearn Commits to Rutgers! 10:48

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the second commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 3 star QB Xavier Stearn (Germantown Academy)!By The Knight Report

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4 Star OT Tyler Duell Commits to Rutgers! 11:32

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Mike, Richie and Alec break down the first commitment of the weekend for Rutgers in 4 star OT Tyler Duell (West Chester, PA)!By The Knight Report

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How sold on Sherrone Moore are UM fans? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 55:39

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and gets into the latest news on Michigan. Jerry gives his five favorite UM football players from the 70's and answers questions like how sold on Sherrone Moore are UM fans. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:56 Latest news 1:57-18:24 Feedback 18:25-29:36 OV's 29:37-38:44 UM football 1970's 38:45-55:37…

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HUGE Rutgers Football Recruiting Weekend Preview! Plus 2025 Game Time Updates! 54:40

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Mike, Richie and Alec give an update on the Rutgers football schedule, with 6 games getting new times (and in some cases, dates) (1:30). They then discuss whether or not Rutgers coaches will be in CFB26 (9:00), breaking down the commits visiting this weekend (14:00), Richie and Alec break down theUA Camp from last weekend (18:00) and they discuss t…

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Buzz on Sooner Targets Visiting Other Schools? + Live Sooners Q&A 45:04

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In this version of the OU Insider Live stream, the OU Insider staff dish on high-priority Sooners targets that are visiting other schools, including 4-star QB Bowe Bentley, who is visiting LSU this weekend, and 3-star DB Braeden Presley, who is visiting Oklahoma State.By Brandon Drumm & Parker Thune