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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 PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin & Penn State
Football recruiting is heating up! Oklahoma, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Penn State news (not so good for the Nittany Lions) coming at you from The…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOMPLICATED: Penn State's Next Head Coach Could SHOCK Nittany Lions Fans
My projections for Penn State’s coaching search include some expected names like Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, but I have strong feelings about coaches the Nittany…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastBREAKING: Penn State REMOVES James Franklin!
I explain why Penn State football is actually going to get much worse before it gets better, now that Franklin is out in Happy Valley.Penn State fired head…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Expect Oklahoma State's Next Coach From This List
Oklahoma State fired Mike Gundy. Now, the administration must settle on a realistic choice which also makes its fanbase happy. The good news, Cody Stovall and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastOklahoma Transfer Portal & Recruiting NEEDS
Oklahoma’s success on the field stems from its Transfer Portal and recruiting wins. To keep that going, the Sooners need to hit again, but which positions are…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Indiana JUMPS Into Spotlight vs Oregon | Recruiting
Indiana playing at Oregon and having College GameDay there is more than a big deal. The Hoosiers arrive in the national spotlight and are a bona fide national…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastBOOMER: Oklahoma BEATS Texas Without John Mateer | Playoffs | OU Recruiting
My prediction on the Red River Rivalry includes the same winner regardless of John Mateer’s availability. I explain why. Oklahoma has room to add 2026…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Commitments, Flips & Transfer Portal | Alabama
Time to discuss commitments and flips from the 2026 recruiting class, while 2027 football recruits made pledges to Texas Tech, Alabama, and Ole Miss.Plus…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastIT'S OVER: When, Not If, Kansas State LOSES Players | Portal
Kansas State is flailing. It’s a matter of when, not if, K-State players begin to hit the Transfer Portal. Along with Christian Raugh of Locked On Kansas…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMONEY TALKS: James Franklin's Buyout TOO BIG To Be Fired
Many Penn State fans want James Franklin fired. They will not get their wish because of an enormous buyout. All hope is still not lost for Nittany Lions fans…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREDEMPTION: Napier SAVES His Job | Florida's Schedule | Recruiting
With Florida soundly defeating Texas, Billy Napier saved his job, for now. An upcoming trip to Texas A&M will further help Napier continue to be the head coach…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSEC CHATTER: Hugh Freeze, Alabama's Rise, & Texas A&M's Recruiting Strategy
How does Auburn’s up-and-down play impact Hugh Freeze’s tenure on the Plains, as well as the recruits committed to the Tigers? I chime in, as does Locked On…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCATASTROPHIC: Penn State's RIDICULOUS Loss To UCLA | James Franklin | Recruiting Implications
With Penn State’s epic loss to UCLA, how does James Franklin sell his program to fans, boosters, and recruits?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFAILING: Kansas State Will Lose Players To Transfer Portal
Barring an unforeseen turnaround, Kansas State’s tumultuous season will continue; that will lead to Chris Klieman coming under heavy scrutiny, and possible…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastGAMECHANGER: Ole Miss TRENDING For Quarterback, Possible FLIP Target
Ole Miss is projected to land a top quarterback recruit, and there’s a possible big-time recruit considering a flip to the Rebels.Plus, Lane Kiffin and his…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Penn State Recruiting HITS Despite Loss To Oregon
Penn State lost a heartbreaker to Oregon, but the Nittany Lions brought in numerous top recruits across the country who were impressed with what they…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHOT SEAT: Sam Pittman Fired, Hugh Freeze SHOULD Be Next, Penn State Will Lose Recruits
Many football recruits and college football players will paying close attention to which coaches are fired. Arkansas finally removed head coach Sam Pittman…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMASSIVE: Indiana's 5-0 Start PROPELS Recruiting, Long-Term Progress
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has hit a home run in the Transfer Portal again, and now the Hoosiers are making big strides on the recruiting trail as they track…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFINALLY: Lincoln Riley Elevated USC's Roster & Toughness | Transfer Portal | Recruiting
USC’s Lincoln Riley utilized the Transfer Portal less for his 2025 roster and it’s paying off with a more physical and cohesive brand of football. The Trojans’…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPLAYMAKERS: Missouri's BRILLIANT Transfer Portal Haul | Beau Pribula | Eliah Drinkwitz
Mizzouri’s incredible Transfer Portal class has beared fruit by landing quarterback Beau Pribula, running back Ahmad Hardy, defensive end Damon Wilson, and…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING EDGE: Oregon Holds ADVANTAGE Over Penn State
Dakorien Moore is Oregon’s prime edge over Penn State, and I will explain why with Locked On Ducks host Spencer McLaughlin.Overall, Oregon’s elite high school…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastQUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY: Trinidad Chambliss Or Austin Simmons? | Ole Miss Recruiting
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been a revelation in the absence of Austin Simmons. Now, is Chambliss the long-term answer for Lane Kiffin the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING BLITZ: Talking Top Texas Football Recruits With Marc Henry
Long-time Texas football scout Marc Henry joins the show to discuss several Dallas area recruits like JayQuan Snell and John Meredith III, plus players from…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastEYE TEST: Talking Transfer Portal Quarterbacks | Jackson Arnonld | Tommy Castellanos | Carson Beck
Projecting Transfer Portal quarterbacks has been difficult. Today, I discuss three prime Portal signal-callers: Auburn’s Jackson Arnold, Florida State’s Tommy…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSHOCKING: Billy Napier NOT Expected To Be Fired Soon | DJ Lagway Injury
Do not expect Florida’s Billy Napier to be fired anytime soon. His quick ouster could cause many problems, including players hitting the Transfer Portal; it’s…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastMATCHUP: Oregon INVADES Penn State, Seeks Season-Changing Victory
Penn State hosts Oregon in arguably the most important college football game of 2025. I explain why Dante Moore and the Ducks can defeat the Nittany…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastAfter CRUSHING Illinois, Is Indiana A College Football Playoff Contender?
Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers added former California quarterback Fernando Mendoza – and 22 more Transfer Portal additions – to help form a team…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastINSIDER: Expect Wisconsin Football To KEEP Luke Fickell
Should Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell be fired? Badger backers are calling for his ouster, but the inside scoop from Locked On Badgers host Ryan Harings…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREACTION: Syracuse CRUSHES Clemson & Transfer Portal
Syracuse used brilliant Transfer Portal and recruiting methods to improve its roster and go beat Clemson. From top to bottom, the Quse deserved credit for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREACTION: Clemson's ABYSMAL 34-21 Loss To Syracuse | Transfer Portal Needs | Dabo Swinney
Clemson’s 34-21home loss to Syracuse shocked the college football world. They were the inferior team from Syracuse’s first drive onward. There are several…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDANGEROUS: 4 CFB Programs Could LOSE Recruits
The Florida Gators, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, South Carolina Gamecocks, and North Carolina Tar Heels all disappointed through the first two or three games of…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastRECRUITING: My Take On New Rivals Release | Team Rankings
I give my takes on the newly released Rivals recruiting rankings. My scouting perspectives, recruits making up the best team classes, and more!On X…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPROBLEMS: Virginia Tech & UCLA Coaching Searches DESTROY Rosters & Recruiting
Virginia Tech’s firing of Brent Pry and the same with UCLA ousting DeShaun Foster lead to the obvious question: who’s next?I break down coaching candidates for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: It's WHEN, Not IF, Florida LOSES Players & Recruits
Billy Napier’s impending firing will cause the Florida Gators players to enter the Transfer Portal, and committed UF recruits to decommit. Players pick…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastSCARY: Penn State's MEDIOCRE Passing Game vs Oregon's Defense
Will Penn State’s Drew Allar improve his accuracy and comfort level with all the pass catchers before taking on Oregon? It’s been dicey through three games. If…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: It's DECOMMITMENT Season, Recruits HITTING The Market
Texas Tech flipped a big-time offensive tackle recruit from Arkansas, and the firings of DeShaun Foster from UCLA and Brent Pry from Virginia Tech leave…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDISASTER: Florida's Billy Napier RUINS Florida's Future | Recruiting PROBLEMS For Notre Dame
College football’s Week 3 was incredible for fans, for the most part. Florida and Notre Dame fans, however, have bigger issues to chew on beyond the losses for…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHONOR: All HAIL Haynes King! Alabama Rolls! John Mateer For Heisman
I have a special point I will make about Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King. He’s earned the honor after the Yellow Jackets knocked off the Clemson Tigers.I…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPREDICTIONS: Florida at LSU, USF at Miami | Kansas State's DEBACLE
Breaking down college football’s Week 3 matchups, including Florida at LSU and USF at Miami.UCLA and Kansas State might be looking for new coaches sooner…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTHE RANT: Georgia At Tennessee, Texas A&M at Notre Dame, & STRONG Opinions On Quarterbacks
I like Georgia by double digits over Tennessee, and I have multiple reasons explained on today’s show. I also believe the Texas A&M at Notre Dame game will…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTOP-NOTCH: Penn State vs Oregon Showdown, PSU Earns Recruiting Flip, & 5-Star Visiting Happy Valley
Oregon destroyed Oklahoma State 69-3, but have a looming date with Penn State in Happy Valley. Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions and I define which players…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastPREDICTIONS & POINT SPREADS: Florida At LSU Could Be A SHOCKER
Florida at LSU will be one of college football’s wildest Week 3 games, with the point spread at 8.5 points in favor of the Tigers, and the over-under set to…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastCOLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: Quarterback Play For Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan & Alabama?
For Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Alabama to make the College Football Playoff, they will each need quarterbacks to make special plays within their…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastFAILURE: Kansas State's UNTHINKABLE Loss To Army, Possible Transfer Portal Exodus
Kansas State’s loss to Army was inexcusable. There were numerous coaching mistakes and the Wildcats did not seem to be emotionally prepared to play the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastHOT SEAT RANKINGS: Florida's Billy Napier HEADLINES Coaching Failures
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier laid an egg versus USF, as the Gators lost to the Bulls 18-16 at home. Horrible timeout use and questionable decisions…
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JUSTIFIED: Ohio State's Recruiting Class Deserves HIGHER Ranking
Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class is underrated, and I’m here to explain why. I define how multiple recruits like Chris Henry, Jr., Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Khary…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastUNDERDOGS: Oklahoma State Wants To SHOCK Oregon
Oklahoma State plays at Oregon this Saturday, and very few people give the Cowboys a chance to upset the Ducks. Should Oklahoma State be 27.5-point underdogs?…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastDEVELOPING: First-Year Quarterbacks To TRUST Or BUST
Which first-year college football quarterbacks do you trust and which ones do you feel will bust? I break down Week 1 signal-callers who fit into which…
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RECRUITING BLITZ: Oklahoma Hits With John Mateer & Recruits | Tennessee's Joey Aguilar
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer put on a show versus Illinois State with 30 of 37 passing attempts completed. He’s one of the Transfer Portal’s biggest hits…
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MY TAKES: Auburn Trending Up, Baylor's Defense Stinks & Nebraska Is Overrated
The Auburn Tigers ran over the Baylor Bears, with quarterback Jackson Arnold leading the way with 137 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. The offensive line…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Penn State 5-Stars Visiting Rival | Quarterback Recruiting
The Penn State Nittany Lions have two 5-star class of 2027 commitments, but are they really committed to James Franklin and his squad? The latest on Kemon…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastOVERMATCHED: Syracuse Will STRUGGLE Versus Tennessee
The Syracuse Orange will attempt to upset the Tennessee Volunteers, but it’s going to be hard for Notre Dame transfer quarterback Steve Angeli to overcome a…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREVENGE: Arch Manning Will LEAD Texas Past Ohio State
Texas at Ohio State brings Arch Manning to the forefront of college football. Will the legacy quarterback be ready for the raucous Horseshoe environment? Does…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast5-STAR COMMITMENTS: Auburn, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Michigan, Florida & Florida State
The latest 5-star commitments for Auburn, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Michigan, and Oklahoma.Will Braylon Womack make an early impact for Auburn?…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastTRENDING: Penn State's Florida Recruiting Makes It National Title Contender
Penn State’s recruiting efforts found major success in Florida with Kaytron Allen, King Mack, Zane Durant, and more Floridians. The added talent has helped the…
The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL PodcastREACTION: Rocco Becht LEADS Iowa State Past Kansas State!
Farmageddon reaction! Quarterback Rocco Becht throws for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus adds clutch running plays, to lead the Cyclones over Kansas State…
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DECISION TIME: Kansas State Will DEFEAT Iowa State!
Kansas State will win against Iowa State and I will provide five prime reasons why! It begins with K-St running back Dylan Edwards. Will the Cyclones kick to…
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UPSIDE: Indiana Can Make 2025 College Football Playoff
The Indiana Hoosiers football has been undersold after another successful Transfer Portal haul that includes quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Curt Cignetti and…
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NEXT UP: Ole Miss Hosting Top Recruits, Austin Simmons Needs BIG First Game
Ole Miss will be hosting several recruits during the first six games of the 2025 football season. Can Lane Kiffin and the Rebels get Xavier McDonald, Tristen…
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GUNSLINGERS: DJ Lagway, CJ Carr, Bryce Underwood, Demond Williams & Top Young Quarterbacks
College football’s best freshmen and sophomore quarterbacks are the sole focus of today’s Locked On The Portal podcast. Each of these gunslingers are highly…