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The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast
The Portal is hosted by Brian Smith as he takes you through the biggest college football stories, College football recruiting, transfer portal, and NIL. Tune in for daily insights that will have impact at the local and national level. Brian Smith, a life-long recruiting fanatic, will break down the latest college football recruiting rankings, intel, commitments, evaluations from 7-on-7 and camps, and what’s next from coast to coast. He will be on the road covering what matters. That’s why…
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The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTHE CHAT: More Notre Dame vs Miami Recruiting Info & Takes
Extended discussion for the big recruiting weekend when Notre Dame hosts Miami. Notre Dame gears up for a blockbuster Nov. 7 recruiting weekend as the Fighting…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BANAZA: Notre Dame vs Miami Prospect List is CRAZY | Week 9 CFB Matchups
Notre Dame gears up for a blockbuster Nov. 7 recruiting weekend as the Fighting Irish host Miami, drawing a staggering list of elite prospects from across the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastThe Chat: Cody Campbell's OUTBURSTS | CFB OL Issues | OSU at USC | Lincoln Riley
College football’s playoff race heats up as Ohio State faces a crucial test against USC, with questions swirling around Lincoln Riley’s future and the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTONE DEAF: Florida State Represents One of MANY CFB Programs FAILING Their Fans
The Florida State Seminoles ignite frustration amongst their own fans as university leadership issues a vague commitment to football, sidestepping tough…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTHE CHAT: Teams CLIMBING the NIL Ladder & Those FAILING
Top college football programs like Ohio State, Texas, Miami, and Notre Dame gear up for the wildest transfer portal offseason yet. With quarterback movement at…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMEGA NIL: Expect Ohio State, Notre Dame, Miami, & Alabama To Go ALL-IN with 2027 Spending
Quarterback prices soar as top college football programs brace for a high-stakes transfer portal arms race. Ohio State, Notre Dame, Miami, Alabama, Texas, LSU…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRESET: Michigan State's NEEDED Culture Change, MASSIVE Portal Offseason & Long-Term EXPECTATIONS
Michigan State Spartans football faces a pivotal culture shift as the team battles through a challenging season, mounting injuries, and a demanding Big Ten…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTHE CHAT: Wisconsin's Win Over USC | Ohio State's Quarterback? | College Football Playoff
Coaching hot seats and unexpected mid-season firings shake up the college football recruiting landscape. Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell appears to be off the hot…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastWIN TOTAL: Wisconsin Badgers Winning 9 Games is REAL | Badgers Beat USC | Lincoln Riley Hot Seat
The Wisconsin Badgers stun USC with a defensive masterclass, holding Lincoln Riley’s high-powered offense to just 7 points despite its own offense throwing for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCHAOS CONTINUES: Upsets, Injuries, & BAD Quarterback Play RULE College Football
College football chaos strikes again as upsets, injuries, and inconsistent quarterback play threaten the playoff hopes of powerhouses like Alabama, Texas, and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSTRATEGY: Miami Recruiting RISES | Canes Are SMART to Leave ACC | Injuries & Miami vs Notre Dame
The Miami Hurricanes surge toward the nation’s #1 recruiting class as Mario Cristobal’s relentless approach and elite staff keep the pipeline loaded—even as…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOACHING CHANGES: Mike Locksley FIRED | Jake Dickert | South Carolina | Florida State
College football's coaching carousel is heating up as Maryland parts ways with Mike Locksley—who’s next on the chopping block? Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCHECK IN: Indiana & Georgia Look REALLY Good Moving Forward, While Many CFB programs FAIL - Part II
Indiana, Georgia, and Miami emerge as college football’s most stable programs amid widespread turmoil. Can Notre Dame leverage CJ Carr’s talent and culture…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCHECK IN: Indiana & Georgia Look REALLY Good Moving Forward, While Many CFB programs FAIL
For the 2026 season and the foreseeable future, the Georgia Bulldogs, Indiana Hoosiers, and Miami Hurricanes cement their place as college football’s most…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFLAWED: Chris Ash's BAD Defensive Calls vs BYU Prove Once Again He's Not Notre Dame's BEST Option
Notre Dame’s vaunted defense stumbles against BYU, raising urgent questions about Chris Ash’s scheme and whether Marcus Freeman’s next move includes being…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMALPRACTICE: Alabama and Notre Dame have AWKWARD Coaching Decisions
Alabama and Notre Dame face mounting pressure as coaching blunders fuel fan unrest. After a disastrous showing against Tennessee, Alabama’s offense—led by…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMELTDOWN: Indiana Hoosiers Fall to Ohio State, But Playoff Hopes REMAIN—Julian Sayin's Injury IMPACT
The Indiana Hoosiers’ playoff hopes survive chaos as the college football landscape shifts. On the heels of a thrilling but heartbreaking loss to Ohio State…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTURMOIL: Whacky AP Poll Places Canes at #1 | Auburn Beats Bama | BYU Over Notre Dame | Poll Reaction
The Miami Hurricanes leap to No. 1 in the AP Poll after a chaotic college football weekend, but questions swirl about their staying power and close call…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS: Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, and Indiana Lose in BRUTAL Fashion
College football chaos rocked the nation as Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, and Indiana suffered stunning losses, raising urgent questions about mental…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastINJURY NEWS: Banged-Up Ohio State Buckeyes Travel to Indiana Hoosiers Without CRITICAL Starter
Ohio State face uncertainty as star offensive tackle Austin Siereveld’s injury raises serious questions ahead of their top-five Big Ten clash with Indiana…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSEC SHOWDOWNS: Alabama @ Tennessee | Missouri @ Ole Miss | Florida @ Texas | MS ST @ LSU
SEC powerhouses Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas face critical tests, and for different reasons. Can Vols signal-caller George McIntyre handle Alabama’s…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDOOMED: Notre Dame Set to DOMINATE BYU Without LJ Martin–Irish Get GOOD Injury News
Notre Dame’s defense faces a critical test as the Fighting Irish travel to face the BYU Cougars in what’s billed as one of the biggest home games in BYU…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDEBATE: Why Bob Chesney And Will Stein Are Troubling Penn State Fans
Penn State faces mounting pressure as Matt Campbell’s first year stumbles to a 3-3 mark, sparking debates about whether the Nittany Lions missed by passing…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPHENOM: Jesse Legree Leads ELITE Group of CFB Freshmen | OSU-IU | ND-BYU | Bama-Tenn | UF-Texas
Oregon State’s Jesse Wagri erupts onto the college football stage, torching defenses with 932 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman. Can this unheralded…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPLAYOFF OR BUST: LSU's Postseason Hopes Are Thin–Sam Leavitt's PROGRESS Looms Large
LSU Tigers’ explosive offense teeters on the edge of playoff contention, but quarterback Sam Leavitt’s recent struggles—eight interceptions in 173…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDRAMA: Arch Manning FAILS Again | Georgia Beats Bama | Real Playoff CONTENDERS | Jonaz Walton
Arch Manning struggles as the Texas Longhorns' College Football Playoff hopes take another hit with a shocking loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Costly turnovers…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastWORKHORSE: Cam Cook's Production is GREAT, But Amari Latimer Needs MORE Carries
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ explosive offense turns heads as Cam Cook breaks out as one of college football’s leading rushers. The question: Is Cook…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDOMINATE: Indiana's ELITE Rushing Attack Opens the Passing Game–Nebraska Will be IU's Next VICTIM
The Indiana Hoosiers have been really good so far in 2026. Is Curt Cignetti’s squad elite? Debatable. The safety position in question, and IU is not generating…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEARLY LEAN: Georgia Holds EDGE Over Bama | 2026 5-Star Recruits Paying Off
The Georgia Bulldogs invade Bryant-Denny Stadium to play the Alabama Crimson Tide. Gunner Stockton against the upstart Keelon Russell. Brian Smith dives into…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPRESSURE: Struggling John Mateer Must DELIVER vs Texas–Oklahoma's Season HINGES on Red River Rivalry
Oklahoma Sooners face daunting questions as quarterback John Mateer struggles mentally and the offensive line flounders ahead of the Red River Rivalry against…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastNO CONTEST: The SEC is DESTROYING the Big 10 I Freshmen Impact | Texas vs Oklahoma
SEC dominance reaches new heights as the early 2026 returns show the conference pulling away from the Big Ten, spurred by a wave of dynamic quarterbacks like…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTAKEOVER: Notre Dame's Jonaz Walton Won't be the TRUE RB1, at Least Not YET
Notre Dame Fighting Irish face tough questions at running back—can freshman Jonaz Walton break through as RB1, or will pass protection questions keep him…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEXPLOSIVE QBS: Keelon Russell PROPELS Alabama, Austin Simmons LIGHTS UP Florida | Top 20 Poll
Quarterbacks reshape the college football landscape as Keelon Russell propels Alabama into legitimate playoff contention. Is Russell the next superstar behind…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMAJOR PROBLEMS: Penn State's Roster Talent DRASTICALLY Decreased | Koby Howard Injury
Despite fan expectations after the firing of James Franklin, Penn State’s roster is not nearly as talented as it was under the former head coach. That’s caused…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSUPERIOR: Georgia's Chris Cole Leads College Football's BEST Team, Doubters BEWARE
THE Georgia Bulldogs assert dominance with a suffocating defense and a rapidly improving offense. Can Kirby Smart’s squad power their way to another College…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCONSEQUENCES: USC Trojans & Lincoln Riley BLASTED for Team Culture in Wake of Desman Stephens Hit
USC Trojans fans demand answers as Lincoln Riley faces mounting pressure after the team’s disappointing performances–including the latest versus the Oregon…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHOT SEAT: Florida State MOST LIKELY to Fire Its Coach, Oklahoma, South Carolina & USC Also Could
The college football coaching carousel is heating up as Mike Norvell, Brent Venables, Shane Beamer, and Lincoln Riley find themselves under fire amid…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDEEP BALL: Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker and Wyatt Young DOMINATE with Elite Passing Attack
Oklahoma State Cowboys’ offense ignites under Drew Mestemaker, blending surgical deep balls with a relentless ground attack. Can Mestemaker’s accuracy and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPREDICTIONS: Ohio State at Iowa, Alabama at MS ST, & Notre Dame at UNC | Auburn Staffer ARRESTED
Alabama faces a true test at Mississippi State, with future NFL draft stars Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor set for a rare sophomore quarterback showdown…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDISRESPECTED: Why Miami Hurricanes Can WIN It All – Canes HEALTH is Key
Miami Hurricanes are flying under the radar, but could this be their year for a national championship push? With key starters like Xavier Lucas and O.J…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCULTURE SHOCK: Florida Gators DEFY Odds with Jon Sumrall & Buster Faulkner
Florida Gators surge to an undefeated start under John Sumrall, as Buster Faulkner’s complex offense and a revamped coaching staff transform Gainesville’s…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDIRTY HIT: USC's Desman Stephens DESERVED Harsher Suspension, Oregon's Title Hopes ALIVE
Desmond Stephens’ controversial hit on Dante Moore sends shockwaves through college football as questions swirl around USC’s locker room culture and Lincoln…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCFB RUNDOWN: Notre Dame's Championship CHANCES | Week 4 LOSERS | Coaching HOT SEAT
Notre Dame emerge as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender, flaunting elite defensive stats and key playmakers like CJ Carr, Joey O’Brien, and Rodney…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD: Florida DESTROYS Ole Miss, OU Dismantled by UGA & Iowa Shocks Michigan
The Florida Gators run wild over Ole Miss Rebels with Jadan Baugh and Duke Clark shredding defenses for over 250 combined rushing yards, while Georgia Bulldogs…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastQUESTIONABLE: Koby Howard's Injury DOESN'T Automatically Derail Penn State's Offense | Recruiting
Penn State faces a critical test as Koby Howard’s injury shakes up the Nittany Lions’ offensive outlook. Can Penn State still dominate without their emerging…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastNEW PLAN: Why Notre Dame's 2028 Recruiting CHANGED | FIXING Run Game | Mylan Graham
For the class of 2028, Notre Dame Football intensifies its recruiting focus with a more selective process. The Irish are also fortunate. It’s a tremendous…
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BIG MONEY: Believe it, Kentucky's NIL Competes With Notre Dame, Georgia & CFB's Elite
The Kentucky Wildcats shake up the college football hierarchy as NIL spending propels them alongside powerhouses like Notre Dame, Georgia, Miami, and Ohio…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPICK'EM: Texas at Tennessee, OU at Georgia, Iowa at Michigan, and MORE Game Predictions
Texas storms into Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee in a marquee college football showdown—can Arch Manning show better passing accuracy and help the Longhorns…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTOP D: While Drew Mestemaker Deserves PRAISE–Oklahoma State's Defense CHANGES Program's Trajectory
Oklahoma State Cowboys shock the Big 12 as Drew Messamaker emerges as a dark horse Heisman contender and the defense’s Week 3 efforts draw unexpected…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRANKINGS: The Portal Podcast's Top 20 Poll & Best College Quarterbacks
College football’s top quarterbacks shake up The Portal Podcast’s latest Top 20 poll. Are Gunner Stockton and Darian Mensah the most trustworthy arms in the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastWEEK 3 WRAP: 12 College Football Teams Who Left QUESTIONS | Ole Miss - LSU | NC State DEBACLE
Top college football contenders face mounting doubts as offensive line woes and shaky quarterback play threaten their playoff dreams. Can Arch Manning fix his…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEXPOSED: Penn State NIL Crisis UNVEILED—Matt Campbell Needs MORE NIL to Win TITLES
The Penn State Nittany Lions face a $20 million NIL gap compared to powerhouse programs like Ohio State and Oregon. Can Matt Campbell’s squad compete for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTAKEOVER: Indiana Hoosiers EMERGE as Big Ten Favorite, Charlie Becker STRIKES Early
Indiana Hoosiers surge to the top of the Big Ten, powered by Josh Hoover and Charlie Becker's dynamic offense. Are the Hoosiers the league’s new frontrunners…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastBIG MONEY: Top NIL Spenders Like Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, Miami & Notre Dame Lead College Football
Big-spending programs dominate the AP Top 10—are the college football polls simply reflecting the size of NIL payrolls? Brian Smith exposes the striking…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastGET READY: The Transfer Portal is ALREADY Heating Up | Norvell Getting Canned | Miami Transfers
Transfer portal chaos is already rocking college football, with elite programs like the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles preparing for massive…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRANKINGS: 2028 Quarterback Recruits are QUICKLY Committing | Jayden Wade | Christopher Vargas
Elite quarterback recruits shake up the college football landscape as programs race to secure the next breakout star. Could CJ Cypher’s Miami commitment and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUPSET: Drew Mestemaker & Oklahoma State DISMANTLE Oregon–Cowboys Are a Big 12 THREAT
Oklahoma State shocks Oregon as quarterback Drew Mestemaker puts on a clinic, passing for 317 yards and two touchdowns in an upset that has fans buzzing—could…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEXPLOSION: Kamario Taylor RIPS Minnesota, Big Ten Quarterbacks Dante Moore & Julian Sayin DISAPPOINT
The SEC’s newest quarterback star, Kamario Taylor, ignites Mississippi State with a breakout performance, torching the Minnesota Golden Gophers and pushing the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUNLEASHED: Koby Howard's Explosiveness CARRIES Penn State, Previous Staff Deserves CRITICISM
The Penn State Nittany Lions ignite their passing attack as Koby Howard’s 161-yard breakout performance proves the prior staff mismanaged the wide receiver…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUNPROVEN: Notre Dame Adds ELITE Talent With Champ Monds, But Injury Concerns REMAIN
Notre Dame football faces a quarterback recruiting conundrum as Champ Monds shuts down his high school season, raising serious concerns about the Fighting…