James Parks

Joined: Oct 3, 2023

James Parks is the founder and publisher of College Football HQ. He has covered football for a decade, previously managing several team sites and publishing national content for 247Sports.com for five years. His work has also been published on CBSSports.com. He founded College Football HQ in 2020, and the site joined the Sports Illustrated Fannation Network in 2022 and the On SI network in 2024.

Rankings

Some elite programs are elbowing their way into the top of the college football recruiting rankings after notable 2027 commitments.

Mark Matthews is a five-star prospect and the top offensive tackle prospect from the class of 2027.

Recruiting

The most important edge blocker coming out of high school in this recruiting class is narrowing his options as he draws close to a decision, and two college football powerhouses are in play.

St. Francis DeSales tight end Jordan Karhoff (5) runs past Olentangy Berlin linebacker Chase Arnold (20) during Week 1 of high school football at DeSales High School on Aug. 22, 2025.

Recruiting

One of the top college football prospects in Ohio is steering his attention towards three notable programs, but the Buckeyes notably aren't among them.

Rankings

The most dominant college football program in the country over the last year has jumped to the top of the latest transfer portal rankings in 2025.

Recruiting

A blue chip running back prospect revealed his commitment decision, leaving three other college football powerhouses looking for answers.

Recruiting

Matt Rhule and Nebraska have seen their recruiting fortunes improve this cycle, but the player who defines their 2027 class is now a target for some serious heavyweight college football programs.

Recruiting

Among the highest ranked wide receivers in the state of Texas, the four-star prospect Tre Moore has revealed his preference for three elite college football programs.

Recruiting

One of the best defensive prospect in a talent rich state has made his commitment decision, leaving three notable college football programs looking for answers somewhere else.

Recruiting

One of the top defensive line prospects in the country is narrowing his interest to a pair of elite college football programs.

Recruiting

One of the top edge rushers in the country, and a centerpiece of Lane Kiffin's first recruiting class at LSU, is still getting attention from some major college football programs.

Recruiting

The best high school linebacker in the country is giving serious attention to some major college football programs as he nears a decision.

News

The heat is on for one very prominent college football coach, Paul Finebaum has warned.

James Parks

Joined: Oct 3, 2023

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Rankings

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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Recruiting

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