The Opening Finals is officially back following a six-year hiatus. The Nike Football event gets underway on Thursday from Beaverton, Oregon and will run through Friday.
More than 100 prospects across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting cycles are in attendance this week at the Philip H. Knight Campus. Prospects earned invites to the finals after competing in regional events across seven cities this spring and summer.
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Some of the program’s prominent alumni include 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II, two-time All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase, reigning Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley, and two-time NFL rushing yards leader Derrick Henry.
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Friday’s action will feature a 7-on-7 tournament, culminating in a championship match in the afternoon. Rivals National Scout Cody Bellaire, as well as Rivals national experts Greg Biggins, Brandon Huffman and Sam Spiegelman are all on hand this week and will provide analysis throughout the first session.
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9:27 a.m. PT: Kamil Loud with an INT for West. Still 7-0. Ryan Rakowski now in at QB. — Greg Biggins
9:26 a.m. PT: Edmunds with a rope to USC commit Quentin Hale for another touchdown for the West. — Brandon Huffman
9:23 a.m. PT: Quick three-and-out for the Midwest, West takes over, Edmunds still in at QB. — Greg Biggins
9:22 a.m. PT: Edmunds finds Hayden Koo for a touchdown then hits Eli Woodward for an extra point. West up 7-0. — Brandon Huffman
9:21 a.m. PT: Travion Washington picks off Neimann Lawrence’s pass for back-to-back Team Southwest interceptions for their defense. — Cody Bellaire
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9:20 a.m. PT: Trae Taylor in at QB for the Midwest. — Greg Biggins
9:19 a.m. PT: Brady Edmunds to Hayden Koo for an opening-drive touchdown for the West.
